Meet Team

Russell followed his father into the business and has been with Crittall for over 30 years. He began his career as an Industrial Chemist undertaking material testing and developing metal finishing processes before moving into Project Management.

Involvement in sales & marketing, product development & commercial negotiation, alongside 14 years at Board level, has given him a wide-ranging knowledge of the window industry.

Russell says “I’m immensely proud & privileged to lead a team of steel window & door enthusiasts who are passionate about the iconic Crittall brand”

“My aim is to build on the rich heritage passed on by generations of innovative, hard-working visionaries who made Crittall the global leader in steel windows & doors”

Outside work, Russell is a keen motorcyclist, owning a classic 1967 Triumph Bonneville as well as modern bikes. He also attends motorsport events in the UK and abroad and enjoys foreign travel and cinema.

Darren started with Crittall in 1988 as an estimator and progressed through the company as London & SE Regional chief estimator and then Technical Sales Representative.

A short spell away from the company afforded Darren the opportunity to develop skills in surveying and draughting significant UK steel window projects; however, his love of the Crittall brand led Darren quickly back to the company.

In 2012 Darren joined the Management Board and moved into a new role of Head of International Trade and then Head of Export and Distribution to assist in the growing worldwide distribution market and to streamline the network ordering process.

Darren’s experience was therefore identified as key to lead a long-term campaign of Product Development and his path changed in 2016 to become the Head of Technical Sales. Darren officially joined the Board of Directors at Crittall in 2019 where he undertakes his current role of Production Director.

Away from work, Darren is a father of two, and a grandfather of two boys who keep him very busy; however, his love of boating and motorcycles does allow some precious quiet time.

Having qualified for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 2013, Ryan joined Crittall in 2015 as Finance Manager to manage the day to day functions of the Finance department. In 2019 he progressed to a full member of the management board and promoted to Financial Controller.

In his time at Crittall he has enjoyed the challenges the role has offered, being heavily involved in an ERP implementation and Group restructure.

Steve joined Crittall Windows as a technical trainee straight from school in 1989. Gaining experience in all departments of the company Steve became a detail draughtsman preparing shop drawings and cutting list as his first permanent role.

After only a few years he was promoted to Detail drawing office manager overseeing the day to running of the department and liasing directly with the production director. From here he moved into manging the export division and reseller network using his experience in the manufacturing process to assist partners specify and order products correctly travelling to the United States to take part in national exhibitions showcasing Crittall Window products and services.

When an opportunity arose to step out of the office environment and join the National Sales team as Regional manager the challenge was irresistible and was a role in which he excelled assisting clients with project specific needs, specifying the right product to meet performance and budget constraints. Now as National sales manager Steve manages the sales force and estimating team along with overseeing the UK and Export reseller market.

Raul started his career as a sales professional in the fenestration industry working for one of the industry leaders in the new build residential sector for 11 years. Raul collaborated with architects and national builders such as Crest Nicholson, Persimmon Homes, Redrow Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Countryside Properties and Barratt Homes. Survey and site management responsibilities delivered invaluable experience and knowledge of aftersales expectations from a customer perspective.

Raul spent a further 3 years in the timber window industry, gaining expertise in the re-furb market before joining the Crittall Group in June 2019. He started in a specialist glazing role gaining experience on commercial projects with fire and thermally broken steel glazing requirements.

Following a short but successful time in the specialist division ,Raul moved to Crittall Windows in September 2020 as our Regional Sales Manager for London and the South East.

Raul is very enthusiastic and looking forward to a long and rewarding career with Crittall Windows.

Outside of work Raul is kept busy bringing up six beautiful children with his wife. He also enjoys an active life using the gym and playing football when time allows.

Mark joined Crittalls in 1989 as a Contracts Surveyor, and in the subsequent 15 years reached the position of Quantity Surveyor, attaining his professional qualification through the Institute of Construction Specialists.

Mark has a multitude of experience in the industry including consultancy work for a number of specialist suppliers, only to return a further 15 years later, this time to take the position of Managing Surveyor.

Although once a very keen footballer, cricketer and snooker player, Mark now enjoys watching sport from the comfort of his favourite armchair.

Dave has worked at Crittall Windows for over 30 years, and is one of our longest serving employees.

After starting in the Contracts Department at Manor Works in Braintree as a Contract Administrator, Dave gained a great deal of experience whilst working in the contracts team, and through hard work and dedication, he has worked his was to Contracts Manager.

In his free time Dave enjoys watching theatre and enjoys acting himself.