Our Team

  • Andrew Burch - Managing Director
  • Having jointly bought Monk Furniture with his father in 2000, Andrew has consistently endeavoured to ensure Monk Furniture have a well deserved and unique place in the Furniture market. Concentrating mainly on working with our more specialised customers and their requirements, Andrew is actively interested in the working relationships of all our customers, as well as being 'hands on' with all aspects of the business.
  • Email: andrew@monkfurniture.co.uk
  • Tony Ashe - Production Director
  • Tony has a wealth of experience in the Domestic and Contract Furniture markets having previously worked for many well known furniture and joinery manufacturers before joining Monk Furniture in 2003. Tony oversees our whole manufacturing process from Production Planning through to final Quality Assurance checks.
  • Email: tony@monkfurniture.co.uk
  • Joanne Scale - Operations Manager
  • The longest serving of the team, Joanne looks after all aspects of our customer service and business administration. If you need to talk to someone about any aspect of working with Monk Furniture, need furniture in a hurry, or have a problem you need to talk to us about, then Joanne is on hand to re-assure and advise you, organise your requirements and resolve any concerns you may have.
  • Email: joanne@monkfurniture.co.uk
  • Mike Dunsbee - Contract Sales Manager
  • Mike has brought his knowledge from an extensive background in the Contract Furniture and Show Home Markets, which includes Healthcare, FF&E, Retirement and Local Authorities, to Monk Furniture to help us develop and grow our contracts sector of the business. His diverse knowledge incorporates many aspects such as upholstery, soft furnishings and installation, and makes him a welcome and valued member of the team.
  • Email: mike@monkfurniture.co.uk
  • Imogen Mawson - Administration Assistant
  • Lively and always happy to help, Imogen is normally your first point of contact when calling Monk Furniture. Imogen has a background in customer service and does all those regular admin jobs that just have to be done.
  • Email: admin@monkfurniture.co.uk
  • Debbie Redmond - Accountant
  • Debbie looks after all aspects of the company's financial management in a friendly, efficient and organised manner. From payroll and ledgers through to management accounts Debbie helps us to keep a firm grip on the essentials of business life, as well as helping out with customer enquiries and service
  • Email: accounts@monkfurniture.co.uk
  • Geoff Machen - Designer
  • Geoffs role is to turn your concepts into 3D virtual reality using specialised software packages. His close working relationship with the production team allows us to turn your ideas into living pieces of real furniture.
  • Email: design@monkfurniture.co.uk