Board of directors

Our board of directors follow a hands-on approach to the management of Balreed’s key departments. Each an expert in their individual field but sharing many years experience specifically in print and document management, the team work closely with their staff, ensuring and encouraging the delivery of tailor-made solutions backed by old fashioned principles of service and value.

Robin Stanton-Gleaves
Group Managing Director

Robin Stanton-Gleaves is the Group Managing Director of Balreed. Since joining the company in 2003 Robin has been the driving force behind Balreed’s vast development. He led a number of key acquisitions and his focus on tailor-made contracts and exemplary aftercare service have helped Balreed to become an industry leader in print and document technology.

Robin has more than 20 years experience within the print technology industry starting his career as a sales person in London. His work ethic, client-focus and management skills quickly progressed his career and his final role prior to joining Balreed was as National Sales Director with responsibility for 18 offices throughout the UK.

Steve Algeo
Group Finance Director

Steve Algeo joined Balreed in 2010. He oversees all financial activity within the Balreed Group.

Steve began his career as an external auditor at a top accounting practice in central London. It was here he gained his AAT and ACA qualifications.

Prior to joining Balreed Steve was Group Financial Controller at a major independent reseller and service provider in the print industry. Steve spent 12 years with the company and was responsible for all internal and external reporting and a team of 30 people. He was integral in the acquisitions of a number of large companies and the sale of one of its business divisions.

Vicky Billingsley
Company Secretary

Vicky joined Balreed in 2004. As well as acting as Company Secretary for the Balreed Group, Vicky manages the Finance Department and is responsible for internal and external financial reporting.

Prior to joining Balreed, Vicky worked within the Financial Planning Division of a major Retail Bank. Following a short career break to spend time with her daughter, she returned to work in an Accountancy and Sales Support role with a Kent-based marine sales organisation.

Gary Downey
Group Marketing Director

Gary Downey is responsible for all marketing strategies and activities across the Balreed Group.

Prior to Balreed Gary was Marketing Director at an international office solutions company where he led the organisation’s Marketing from the launch of the company in 1996 until its global acquisition. Prior to this role Gary held Marketing positions in retail and property organisations.

Gary holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Economics from Newcastle University and a post-graduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Graham Orr
Director of Client Services

Graham is responsible for the company’s vast national service operation including Remote Managed Print Service (RMPS) and Aftercare.

Graham has 25 years experience in the print industry, and during this time has progressed from engineer to Board level. Previously Graham had spent 10 years in the Royal Navy as an electrical engineer with the rank of Petty Officer.

Prior to joining Balreed, Graham worked as National Service Manager for one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of print and document technology. During his time at the company he was responsible for more than 350 engineers and the integration of two companies.

Steve Spicer
Business Support Manager

Steve is responsible for the Balreed Group's IT infrastructure, the provision of voice and data to the Balreed offices and the project management of internal business changes, all to ensure the client service level is maintained to the highest possible standard.

Steve has over 30 years IT experience in various industries including finance and insurance. Uniquely whilst Steve worked with a major paper sales and conversion company he ran a comprehensive supplier evaluation and chose Balreed as their provider of choice. He was so impressed by Balreed's client service and approach to business that he joined Balreed in October 2006.