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Paul Gaze

Chief Executive Officer

Paul is responsible for developing and driving the business strategy forward. This includes building and maintaining relationships with key influencers and stakeholders, and working with Government agencies to increase awareness and raise standards within the hire and rental industry.

Neil Bravery

Commercial Director

Neil leads the Commercial Team and holds responsibility for promoting the work of the association, developing and implementing strategies to increase membership and engagement with member services. Neil also leads campaigns with the aim to showcase the equipment hire sector as a career of choice.

Membership Services


Kelly Raven

Membership Services Operations

Kelly oversees all aspects of the association’s service operations to members and non-members through building and maintaining relationships and creating effective strategies for the take up of products and services. Kelly continuously reviews member benefits and maintains partner relationships.

Nikki Wyllie

Learning & Development Officer

Nikki is responsible for learning and development within the association, supporting members to identify training needs and plan any advancement required for employees. She also helps members access CITB grants and funding to support their training.

Lilian Robins

Membership Services Administrator

Lilian maintains relationships with members, handling engagement and renewal calls while showcasing the products and services available to members. She supports members with any incoming enquiries and strives to provide the best customer service possible.

Colette Jinks

Membership Services Administrator

Colette maintains relationships with members, handling engagement and renewal calls while showcasing the products and services available to members. She supports members with any incoming enquiries and strives to provide the best customer service possible.

Kyrah Franklin

Print Services Administrator

Kyrah is responsible for Direct and Print on Demand, helping members place orders and working with the association’s print partner to maintain stock levels. Kyrah also supports members with custom print including branded merchandise and sourcing new products.

Stuart Tyrrell

Marketing Officer

Stuart is the lead marketing contact for the association, holding responsibility for all internal and external communications; the website, news releases, e-shots and social media. Stuart also organises events, including conferences, golf days and the annual Hire Awards of Excellence.

Mandy Mills

Bookkeeper & Credit Control

Mandy is responsible for the care of our members and suppliers financial records, and keeping on top of outstanding debt. Mandy can help by providing statements, copy invoices, and handle any questions or queries about billing and payments.

Public Affairs


Mark Bradshaw

Director of Public Affairs

Mark is responsible for relations with the UK Government, other central agencies, as well as external and trade association partners. Mark covers a range of policy topics including Net Zero, equipment theft and fraud.

Certification Services


Carl Bartlett

Director Certification Services

Carl in his role as Director of Certification Services is responsible for the management of the SafeHire Private Industry Standard and SSIP approval certification, supporting member organisations continual improvement, observing industry best practice, and achieving Health and Safety compliance.

Chris Carter

Certification Services Coordinator

Chris orchestrates SafeHire audits, coordinating between HAE EHA members and the team of field-based Certification Services Auditors. Chris also manages certifications and is responsible for maintaining the SafeHire Integrated Management System.

Tammy Yates

Certification Services Administrator

Tammy works in tandem with the Certification Services Coordinator arranging SafeHire audits with our team of field-based Certification Services Auditors. She is also responsible for handling follow-up actions after SafeHire audits.

Alan Dean

Certification Services Auditor

Alan is an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety professional, serving as a SafeHire Auditor in the South of England, South Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands since 2020. Alan carries out SSIP Core Criteria and HITS audits and has over 16 years’ experience with plant and tools, and employee and customer training.

Chris Williams

Certification Services Auditor

Chris is an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety professional, serving as a SafeHire Auditor in the Midlands of England, and the M1 corridor since 2011. Chris has served over 40 years in the hire industry with expertise in management, and training for hire and construction companies of all sizes.

Jamie Hill

Certification Services Auditor

Jamie works remotely, visiting members to carry out site audits as part of the SafeHire Certification process. The auditors work throughout the UK and Ireland and Jamie mainly visits members in the south-east of England.

Mark Forsyth

Certification Services Auditor

Mark is an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety professional, serving as a SafeHire Auditor in the North of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland since 2021. He has worked in hire for over 27 years with expertise in tools, equipment and health & safety training.

Main Board Directors


Paul Gaze

Hire Association Europe

Chief Executive Officer

Phil Leahy

Sunbelt Rentals

Association Chair

Sally Wray

GoHire Group

Association Vice-chair

Stuart Slaughter

Plato Hire

Representing: Event Equipment Board

David Probert

Seddon Plant and Engineers

Representing: Supply Chain Board

Brian Sherlock

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Advisor to the Board

HAE – Tools, Plant & Equipment Board


Andrew Thompson

Cleveland Group

Tools, Plant & Equipment Board

David Fox

Hirebase

Tools, Plant & Equipment Board

Gillian Rutter

Hire Access

Tools, Plant & Equipment Board

Josh Thompson

GR8 Tool Hire

Tools, Plant & Equipment Board

Keith Hallam

Bradfords Building Supplies

Tools, Plant & Equipment Board

Mark Hamilton

Vp Brandon Hire Station

Tools, Plant & Equipment Board

Sally Wray

GoHire Group

Tools, Plant & Equipment Board

Simon Gibbons

Independent Builders Merchants Group

Tools, Plant & Equipment Board

EHA – Event Equipment Board


CHAIR: Stuart Slaughter

Plato Hire

Event Equipment Board

Garry Wakefield

Capital Barriers and Temporary Fencing

Event Equipment Board

Phil Leahy

Sunbelt Rentals

Event Equipment Board

HAE EHA – Supply Chain Board


CHAIR: David Probert

Seddon Plant and Engineers

Supply Chain Board

Andrew Fishburn

Snorkel UK

Supply Chain Board

Christian Hardman

DEWALT Power Tools

Supply Chain Board

Chris Pugh

Milwaukee Tool UK

Supply Chain Board

Kevin Wheeler

Husqvarna UK

Supply Chain Board

Mark Goodrum

Point of Rental Software

Supply Chain Board

Matt O’Hara

Instagrid UK

Supply Chain Board

Pat Lawlor

Infor (United Kingdom)

Supply Chain Board

Paul Mabey

JCB

Supply Chain Board

Reuben Stapells

SANY Heavy Machinery UK

Supply Chain Board

Scott Miller

Hilti (GB)

Supply Chain Board

Tom Pearson

CPD Bodies

Supply Chain Board

News & Events



An opportunity to shine a spotlight on the diverse and rewarding career paths available within the hire sector.


This strengthens Sunbelt’s offering of clean, portable power solutions to their customers nationwide.

8th, 9th, 15th, 16th and 22nd October 2025 at the HAE EHA Office, Solihull, B37 7YE


Monday 13th until Sunday 19th October 2025


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