As workers across the nation begin to return to the office, one of the UK’s leading FF&E manufacturers and supply specialists, Southerns Broadstock, is dedicated to providing sustainable workspaces in the post-pandemic era.

Spearheading these efforts will be Managing Director, Ashley Hayward, who has a wealth of experience, having spent over 25 years in London in the manufacturing sector, culminating as MD at world-leading Swedish office furniture company, Kinnarps. During his tenure Ashley was responsible for innovative refurbishments of several impressive buildings within the Corporate and Central Government sectors.

Ashley now plays a leading role at the Leeds-based company as it aims to become the number one choice for furniture solutions in public sector and wider corporate organisations, as well as driving sustainable working practices.

Ashley said: “It’s a pleasure to be taking Southerns Broadstock forward as we face the post-pandemic world and I’m proud to represent a firm with such innovative ideas towards education, manufacturing and health care.

“The entrepreneurial and customer focussed culture of the business immediately appealed to me and I look forward to helping this company grow substantially in the very near future.”

Andrew Kendall-Jones, Southerns Broadstock founder, added: “From my first conversation with Ashley we knew he would be a great fit for us. It’s been great working with him and I’m now excited to see him take us to the next level. His experience speaks for itself and he has already proved to be a really strong asset to the company and will no doubt help us with what we are trying to achieve.”

Southerns Broadstock prides itself on its incisive thinking, outstanding service and whole-of-project delivery through solutions that optimise the use of space, enhance user experience and drive productivity.