Meet The Eight Group Team

Karen is our Managing Director and our very own in-house oracle. There’s nothing Karen doesn’t know and no job she can’t turn her hand to, from quoting, to ISO reporting, to working on the shop floor. Her three decades of experience in the industry and throughout the business is evident. She manages to keep us all in check, whilst balancing the workload, customers and suppliers.

Dean certainly knows how to make a good impression on his team, colleagues and customers. It’s no wonder he has been with the business since it first opened its doors in 2007. Dean’s a lot more than a dab hand at managing our print studio and ensuring his team delivers our promised quality time and time again.

Wayne Garton keeps the engine running at Eight Days. With decades of hands-on print production experience, he’s our pit crew chief – fine-tuning workflows, solving problems fast, and making sure every job crosses the finish line in top form. From press to post, Wayne leads with precision, passion, and a relentless drive to deliver.

Jordan is no stranger to lending a helping hand, as a specialist in Print, Direct Mail & Postage having over 8 years’ experience in the industry. He knows how to deliver cost effective direct marketing campaigns that encourage customer engagement and interactions. Keenly aware that every penny counts, he’ll do everything he can to ensure mailpacks are created to take advantage of any and all possible savings.

Steve has a solid background in the print and mailing industry, he’s well-versed in navigating every twist and turn of account management. From quoting jobs and supplying proofs to keeping customer relationships in top gear and ordering materials. Steve ensures every campaign rides smoothly from concept to completion. Reliable, steady, and always pushing uphill with a smile, he’s the kind of team member who makes sure nothing slips the chain.

Jo hit the ground running from the moment she joined Eight Group, with an extensive background in the print industry. There’s no stopping her or slowing down the pace as she delivers proofs, turns quotes around and orders all-important materials.

Steve Richards is a dependable force on the production floor, bringing hands-on print expertise and a calm, methodical approach to everything he does. As a production operative, he plays a key role in keeping jobs moving smoothly, maintaining quality at every stage, and supporting the team to deliver on time, every time. Consistent, focused, and always willing to muck in, Steve is someone you can rely on to get the job done right.

Chris Willetts brings energy, experience, and a refreshingly grounded approach to the production floor at Eight Days. With a genuine passion for print and a hands-on attitude, he’s all about mastering the kit, improving workflow, and being someone every department can rely on. Hard-working, humble, and always ready to lend a hand, Chris combines practical know-how with great team spirit, helping keep production running smoothly and efficiently every single day.

With a background in photography and graphic design, it’s by design that Ian worked his way into our print room. With an eye for aesthetics and checking the fine print, he’s armed with trade secrets and printers’ know-how, allowing him to bring our customers’ artwork to life through the mechanics of our commercial printers.

Andy Hayes brings decades of hands-on print production experience to our production floor, along with a calm, practical approach that sets the standard for quality. Versatile, dependable, and a true team player, Andy applies patience, logic, and hard-earned know-how to every job. Always willing to learn, help others, and get stuck in, he’s the kind of operative who quietly raises the bar every single day.

Johny has exceptional precision, attention to detail and a real eye for cutting and folding, ensuring everything is spot on the dot every time. It’s no wonder he worked his way up to being our production supervisor.

Callum Bevis is the newest face in our production team, bringing fresh energy, curiosity, and a real appetite to learn. As a Level 3 Apprentice in digital pre-press and machine printing, he’s already getting stuck into the detail, building his skills on the digital presses and seeing ideas turn into print. With a technical mindset, creative edge, and hands-on approach, Callum is right at the start of an exciting journey and we’re looking forward to watching his confidence and capability grow with every job.

Simon gets our seal of approval as our in-house mail sortation and postage expert. In fact, what he doesn’t know about the subject could be written on the back of a postage stamp. Whether you need guidance with door drops or are looking for a way to access postal incentives for the first time, it’s all part and parcel of Simon’s expertise.

Not one to shy away from rolling up her sleeves and getting stuck in, Gabby started running machines and hand-filling mailpacks on the shop floor before seizing the opportunity to learn the other side of the business as a junior account executive. Her eye for detail and production know-how is serving her well in the role.