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our memebrs

Our current CTS members come from a wide variety of backgrounds, industries, and experiences, which makes this the perfect community to help you grow your business. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, gain fresh perspectives, or find solutions to challenging situations, CTS provides a supportive environment where collaboration and shared knowledge are at the heart of everything we do.

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What’s shared in CTS stays in CTS. All discussions take place behind closed doors, creating a trusted and confidential space where members can openly share challenges, ideas, and strategies without concern. Together, we inspire growth, build stronger strategies, and encourage one another to reach new levels of success.

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Founder & Member

Richard Gundle

Richard is Managing Director of Tufferman is a fast growing, privately funded, on-line and direct marketing retailer of multi-functional, boltless shelving. With a specific focus on targeting the domestic & business to business sectors. 

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Chair

Paul Woodmansterne

Founded in 1953, Woodmansterne are publishers and manufacturers of fine and contemporary art greeting cards. Paul is currently President of the Greeting Card Association, representing a billion-pound industry in the UK.

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Member

Seth Woodmansterne

Seth is the third generation to run Woodmansterne, joining in 2011, and taking over as MD in 2020 upon Paul's retirement to Chairman. First cutting his teeth in Production, Seth developed systems and processes that grew the department’s utilisation 

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Member

Ameen Kalla

We are manufacturers and distributors of Afro Caribbean hair products in Europe and UK. Initially started business in the name of M&M Cosmetics Limited, a family concern in 1989 with brands in the names of Sofn’Free, Sta Sof Fro and Moxie 

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Member

Jo Lambell

Founder of the UK’s second largest Houseplant retailer, Beards & Daisies grew from a £1m turnover with 3 employees in 2019 to £5m in 2021 with a team of 65 employees in peak. Selling everything from prayer plants to 1.8m palm trees direct to your door.

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Member

Luke Barlow

Luke is the Co-founder of Beards & Daisies, an online plant retailer based in Essex. Founded with his partner Jo (also part of the group) the business has been running for 5 years (with very fast growth over lockdown) and now turns over circa £5m annually. 

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Member

James Argentieri

Lower Barn Farm, purchased in 1981 and officially established as a business in 1999, has been a cornerstone of our family's journey. Founded by Oronzo and Anne, who poured their hearts into every aspect of the business until 2010, it became more than just a livelihood—it was our way of life. 

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Member

Stuart Medcraft

Stuart Medcraft Creative Consultancy (SMCC) has been providing a full range of services in design and consultancy for over 6 years, with over 24 years of industry knowledge. Proud of the relationships we have built over the years with our premium portfolio of partners, big and small. 

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Member

Steve Reeve

Steve obtained a BSc (Hons) degree in Exercise & Health Science and Food Science and Nutrition at Oxford Brookes University. Steve has one son and when he was born decided he wanted a business he could run from home. 

our members

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