Mark is one of the co-founder owners of Positive Purchasing. Mark has extensive experience of working with executive teams to lead major purchasing transformation programs and global education and training programs. Mark's background spans virtually all sectors with extensive category experience.
Mark enjoys renovating his old cottage (which has become more of an everlasting hobby rather than a single project), playing the guitar (and yes he sometimes brings it into the office!), music and cycling.
David Rajakovich - Vice President of Online Operations
David graduated maxima cum laude from La Salle University with a degree in Economics and holds an MBA from Exeter University. David is a former US Army Officer and prior to joining Positive Purchasing held a number of positions in manufacturing. David is American, living in England with his Spanish wife. David is a fluent Spanish trainer and has extensive experience in thought leadership, adult education and developing reference content for both training and our Purchasing Academy.
David is a keen football player (being an American living in England he has now learnt what football really is) and is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers (the other football!). David likes to ski, keep fit and read, although not all at the same time.
Favourite cheese: Mozzarella
Angela Kraybill - Consultant
Angela comes to Positive Purchasing with nearly 20 years' background in management, ranging from people management to programme and project management. She is particularly skilled in change management and finding innovative solutions to strategic problems. Her varied experience has given her knowledge of many aspects of business management which was further enriched by the MBA she recently earned from Exeter University.
Angela is an avid wanderer, explorer, reader and spelling and grammar critic. She also enjoys playing board and strategy games, happy to share with people the world beyond Monopoly. Angela relaxes by cooking and baking; thinking life tastes better when there is cream and cheese included - which may go a long way to explaining why she feels so at home in Devon.
Favourite cheese: Havarti
Teresa Northmore - Finance & H.R Manager
Teresa is our Finance Manager and makes sure all the money things work properly and all the right people are paid at the right time and our invoices are correct and raised promptly.
Teresa enjoys long walks with her dog, sewing, painting and anything creative.
Favourite cheese: Cheddar
Julie Houghton - PA & Secretary
Julie is in charge of pretty much everything important and ensures that the office team runs smoothly. Julie's department is responsible for preparing all the training materials and ensuring that the client experience of Positive Purchasing always meets our tough quality requirements.
Prior to joining Positive Purchasing Julie worked in personal injury/medical negligence law and the NHS.
Julie enjoys walking, five rhythm dance and African drumming.
Favourite cheese: Brie
Chris Cole - Creative Designer & Content Manager
Chris is the in-house creative and looks after our brand consistency throughout all of the media we produce. Chris has 15 years' experience as a graphic designer who graduated with a degree in Visual Communication Design from Ravensbourne College in Kent and has worked in central London for The Cartoon Network before returning home to Plymouth.
Chris has a keen interest in science, technology and observing our near universe. When he is not stargazing Chris enjoys reading, watching films, cycling, single malt whisky and attending music festivals.
Favourite cheese: Dolcelatte
Andrew Northmore - Head of Accounts and Finance
Andrew looks after our management accounts and all finance activities and helps us to ensure we comply with all our statutory obligations.
Andrew likes sport and is a keen runner and is even rumoured to have run a numbered of marathons (apparently not dressed as Sponge Bob Square Pants).
Favourite cheese: Wensleydale
Andy Dawe - Video Production Manager
Andy heads up our video production department and looks after our TV studio and our edit facilities. Andy graduated with a BA (Hons) Degree in Film Arts from Plymouth College of Art and Design and has extensive experience of video production and is an accomplished cameraman, lighting and sound engineer. He has worked for numerous media companies prior to working with Positive Purchasing, lending his experience to the company.
His highlight of 2011 was working as an extra on the British comedy 'The Comic Strip presents...the Hunt for Tony Blair' which got him starring along side the likes of Robbie Coltrane and James Buckley.
Andy is passionate about film making and studying the film industry and enjoys socialising.
Favourite cheese: Etorki
Dave Wilkinson - IT Manager
Dave is our IT guy, and as you can see from the photo he doesn't even have a pointy shaped head! Basically Dave keeps our IT, email and website going and ensures our data stays secure. If it's broke Dave fixes it and if it isn't broke he will have a go anyway. Dave is also in charge of our new server set-up at the RWY offices.
Dave holds a private pilots license and introduces himself at parties as 'an aviator' which apparently works well as a chat up line.
Favourite cheese: Stinking Bishop
Paul Marquick - Web Developer & IT Support
Paul is the newest member of our team and has been taken on to help us create even better Academy products! As our in-house web developer, he will also troubleshoot our existing systems and maintain our new servers alongside development for new client Academies and Competency Assessments.
Favourite cheese: Stilton