Meet the team

Lynne joined the Team in July 2022, Lynne has always been involved with Customer Service either front facing or in an office environment, spending most of her working life with Debenhams as a Senior Manager and Barclays Bank for 22 years plus having covered many different roles and finally ending her career with Barclays as a Quality Business Analyst.

From this Lynne has gained a good insight into customer needs and is able to build a good rapport with people via phone, email, social media and face to face. She enjoys dealing with clients and gets great pleasure in knowing that the client is satisfied with the service she gives and her main goal is to make sure they are happy. Lynne is used to changes and challenges and enjoys achieving results off the back of these.

In Lynne’s life outside of work she loves spending time with her partner and her little French Bull Dog, doing numerous different things and enjoys time with family which is very important to her.

Edward is an experienced marketeer in the outdoor advertising sector and leads our marketing team.

A specialist in revenue-focused direct marketing strategies, Edward has an in-depth knowledge of the advertising industry and is responsible for the company’s marketing strategy.

A commercially focused Finance Director with 20+ years’ experience within manufacturing, property, service and leisure industries. From Multinational corporate to privately owned SME exposure. Excellent financial skills with a strong understanding of business processes from both a technical and commercial perspective. M&A and transitions experience

Providing strategy and growth focus

Combining excellent communication skills, strong leadership, change management, and continuous improvement with proven technical financial expertise and business acumen.

Jonathan joined Adverta in July 2018 as Finance & Admin Assistant and quickly made his mark within the team. Affectionately known as “JC” to his colleagues, he brings a chilled vibe to the office. As of mid-2020 he progressed to Assistant Accountant.

Outside of work you will regularly see him either at Elland Road supporting his one true love, Leeds United, or kicking a ball round a field for 90 minutes. He also enjoy socialising with friends and all things fitness.

Richard has many years’ experience delivering outdoor media income contracts for central and local government organisations.

Skilled in growing and managing businesses, Richard is responsible for ensuring our business delivers on its promises and creating successful partnerships with our clients.

Nicky joined the team in 2008 having studied Forensic and Analytical Science at university but feels she has really found her niche. Nicky has had many different roles over the years within Adverta, including working as Credit Manager for several years, now has a very varied role covering many aspects of the business.

In late 2014, Nicky re-designed the company website and says she thoroughly relished the opportunity to embrace her creative flair.

Nicky is an animal lover, having once personally funded her own small rabbit rescue and has adopted many animals over the years, She enjoys crime documentaries and listening to all types of music.

Becky joined Adverta in 2011 as Administration Assistant. She has since taken on the role of Campaign Delivery Manager, which encompasses many different aspects within the business. Becky processes the campaign orders and works closely with the clients, the design team and the printing companies.

Becky generates the workload for the fixing team and works closely with the bus companies to ensure campaigns are fixed on time.

Outside of work Becky enjoys holidays, socialising with friends and going to the gym.

Emma joined Adverta in November 2019 as Finance Assistant and her main duties were processing supplier invoices and payments. More recently, however, Emma has also started working in the Campaign Delivery team which involves working closely with the design team, our clients, and bus companies.

In her spare time, Emma enjoys socialising with family and friends. She also likes to go to the gym and spends her weekends walking in the countryside with her boyfriend.

Fred joined Adverta in August 2007, previously fixing adverts all over the country but now focusing on Nottingham, mainly at night. Fred fully enjoys his work and the responsibility it brings.

Fred loves spending time with his partner and two children, along with socialising with friends and family.

Steve has been working with us since 2000 and has a great knowledge of the fleets and the job in general. He takes pride in his work and is responsible for regularly checking our fleets and keeping them maintained, as well as fixing the adverts along with our Display Specialists.

Andy joined Adverta as Print Production Assistant in September 2017 and instantly became a hit with his friendly nature and excellent work ethic. He assists Richard, our Production Manager, with printing the adverts in our in-house production studio and getting them ready for the courier each day.

In his spare time, Andy enjoys nothing more than spending time with his wife at their allotment, watching the world go by!

Jav has worked as a graphic designer within the Outdoor Advertising industry since 1999. Responsible for all artwork designed by Adverta, Jav has a wealth of experience in designing adverts fit for buses and trams, as well as airport products.

Outside of work, Jav loves spending time with his wife and two young daughters… as well as supporting Liverpool F.C. which is a delicate subject with his colleagues in the office!

Richard has worked in the Outdoor Advertising industry since 1999, working with bus, tram & airport advertising. Here at Adverta, Richard looks after the day to day running of the production area, producing high-quality prints for our clients and working alongside our in-house design studio.

When not working he enjoys spending time with his family, watching films, watching football, keeping fit and walking in the countryside.

Lauren joined our design and production team in March 2022, coming from a background in design and screen-printing. She assists Jav (Senior Designer) and Richard (Production Manager) in all aspects of the production department.

Outside of work Lauren enjoys spending time with her fiancé and daughter going on adventures to the Lake District and she also has a love for photography.

Mike has been selling bus advertising since 1998, having previously worked for the Nottingham Evening Post. Prior to this he was a retail manager for a chain of home computer stores. Mike has a strong customer service ethos and this has stood him in good stead when building his territory in and around Nottingham, where he knows everything worth knowing about the product, buses and the local marketplace.

Mike enjoys nothing more than spending time with his young family of three girls or enjoying a pint of real ale (or two) and watching his beloved Notts County winning. He is also an old rocker at heart and you’ll often hear Iron Maiden, Metallica or Slayer on his car stereo!

Amy joined Adverta In September 2013 looking to develop a career in sales and marketing. With a strong customer service background, gained through retail and airline experience, Amy strives to provide customer satisfaction to all her clients wishing to benefit from bus advertising. The move towards a full time sales role will present different challenges, but she looks forward to how these will contribute towards the fulfilment of her career aspirations within advertising and account managing.

Amy is an outgoing person that really enjoys her job. She is enthusiastic to take on new challenges in her career and is dedicated to doing the best by her clients.

In Amy’s free time she enjoys travelling, spending time with her husband, and being a mummy to her two children.

Peter joined Adverta in January 2014, having spent in excess of 20 years working across the outdoor advertising market place on both the media owner and planning & buying sides of the industry.

Within his career to date he spent 10 years owning, developing, and operating his own “Out of Home” media company which he sold to an internationally renowned media organisation.

Peter’s aim is always to understand his clients’ needs and then deliver the right media option, whilst at the same time offering fantastic value for money.

Stephen is one of the leading lights within the advertising media sales and management profession. He currently has over 20 years’ experience and broad contacts within the industry. He was previously the National Sales Manager at CBS, Sales Director at NGN (Digital Screens), Sales and Marketing Director at KBH and Head of Bus at Titan Outdoor. Currently Stephen heads up the National Sales division at Adverta.