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HANDCRAFTED CUSTOM LEATHERGOODS • MADE FOR YOU IN LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND • SINCE 1966
Steven 'Uncle Steve' Hanshaw
Founder
This master craftsman is disarming, charming and unbelievably courageous (he humbly says his bravery is just stupidity for not knowing better!) He started working with leather as just a boy and founded the business back in the 1960s. Uncle Steve has demonstrated to the rest of the family an incredible example of leadership in growing the business and showing how to diversify into other product areas.
Steven Hanshaw is supposed to be retired, but his tireless work ethic means that he still runs a small leather craft workshop in Invermoriston, located in the highlands of Scotland on the edge of Loch Ness, that makes rustic Celtic-style handcrafted leather goods and supplies the local tourism market with authentic, locally crafted souvenirs.
Keith 'Zzz' Hanshaw
Managing Director
Keith is the eldest nephew of Steve Hanshaw. He has followed in the steps of his uncle and started working in the family business at the age of just 14. He began working Saturday’s and between school terms and eventually began his apprenticeship, after leaving school at age 16, to the dismay of his mother, who wanted him to study Fine Art at the University of Liverpool because he simply loved to make things and idolised his uncles. He is now a Master Craftsman.
After spending a little time learning new trades during the late 1990s and early 2000s (focusing on digital design, online marketing and branding) he returned to the business with an armoury of new skills and has tirelessly worked his way from the role of Creative Director (in charge of digital marketing) through the ranks to Managing Director.
Gail 'Red' Hanshaw
The "Real" Boss
Everyone (except Keith) will agree that Gail is the better half of the directorship team. She keeps the company balanced with her firmly grounded advice and frugal budgeting.
Apart from taking a major role in the day-to-day business decisions Gail also likes to get involved in absolutely everything and enjoys keeping the culture of the company feeling heart-felt and family orientated.
She loves meeting clients at exhibitions and shows whilst being a little OCD and loves to see our showroom and workshops all spic-and-span.
INTERESTS
A passionate folk musician who plays flute, tin whistle, acoustic guitar and bodhran!
INTERESTS
A keen artist who loves food and drink, but was also previously an enthusiastic cyclist and martial artist, now prefers to play a nice game cards or chess.
INTERESTS
Enjoys watching a great movie, especially if they’re a Thriller, Fantasy or Sci-fi. Particularly likes to visit new and exiting places, whether it be for an exhibition or trade show or a day trip out with the family. One of her favourite pastimes is spending time with her children, getting to know them before they grow old, especially playing games with them.
Jason 'Jase' Alexander
Digital & Marketing Manager
Jason is obsessed with all things digital. If you are interacting with us on a screen he is probably working to make it an even better experience. Jason works closely with Max to ensure customers have the best customer experience possible.
Daniel 'Geforce' Garforth
co-Operations Manager
Dan assists the Managing Director with the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring that everything ‘operational’ runs smoothly and without a hiccup. He coordinates everything that needs going out and keeps the team synced.
Norman 'Laser' Pang
co-Operations Manager
Norman works with Dan on ensuring the smooth day to day running of the operations. Norman will often be found at his workbench or nurturing the next generation of craftsmen. Norma works closely with Managing Director on R&D.
INTERESTS
Jason is an Apple Fanboy, he has tiny little Apples going through his veins. When not working on exciting digital projects, you will almost always find him at premiers of comic movies or listening to audio books, and reading The Verge on a daily basis.
INTERESTS
Dan is a newly-wed who has a guilty secret… he loves junk food (don’t we all though?) He’s also a huge gamer – if a big computer game has launched then Dan is the man who is 10 levels ahead of you or has already completed the end level and is already playing the next ‘Big Thing’ before it’s been launched to the public
INTERESTS
Since his most recent member of the family joined, Norm has developed a deep passion for Disney films :) Norman is a technology enthusiast building his own computers since a young age. Norman enjoy spending time with his young family.
Mike 'Drewy' Drew
Commercial Director
Mike, originally from Liverpool and long-time friend of the family, works closely with the Managing Director focusing his energy on the commercial development of the company with a huge passion for the brand.
He is currently focusing on developing our availability in the USA and is operating out of our office in Florida, USA.
Paul 'Snappy' Cobon
Project Manager
There are many exciting projects that are getting worked on and planned win the business, all of the time. Paul makes sure that we are on track with every project taking place. Paul is also a master with wood, and helps make all the wooden furniture in our store at the dock and workshop.
INTERESTS
Mike is currently busy planning for a very exciting event in his life, our la' is getting married! Mike is a big fan of Pizza and loves to live life to the full, if you see him, ask him about the time he jumped out of a plane.
INTERESTS
In his spare time, Paul is usually found playing guitar or piano, taking photos, or building something out of wood. He believes that everyone should learn how to play an instrument or make something from wood or leather as it means that you don't have any time left to be stressed.
Maxwell 'Max' Powell
Customer Experience Support
Max has been known to have the patience of a saint. He is always positive and will do all that takes to make sure our customers are really happy. If you’ve placed an order with us directly then he’s the man ensuring all your items are made according to your exact specification
INTERESTS
Max is a big car fanatic! He loves everything to do with automobile industry. He cooks a mean chicken curry, seriously spicy stuff. He is a fan of travelling when time allows and is our resident digital nomad.
