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Our Team

Our team consists of highly skilled engineers, designers, and technicians who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of composite technology.
Marcus Trofimov

Marcus Trofimov

Managing Director

About My Role

Since founding Silverstone Composites in 2016, Marcus has driven significant growth, championing teamwork and motivating staff to achieve top-tier component standards. He’s deeply involved in research and development, ensuring we stay updated with the latest tech innovations in manufacturing. Moreover, Marcus’ knack for innovative solutions makes him adept at tackling complex challenges.

Outside of Work

Marcus is a motorsport enthusiast and avid follower of F1, emulating his racing heroes at DTO Track Days in a McLaren 570 GT4, BMW2 or a G56 GTA. Another interest outside of work is Rugby.

Marcus Trofimov

Managing Director

About My Role

Since founding Silverstone Composites in 2016, Marcus has driven significant growth, championing teamwork and motivating staff to achieve top-tier component standards. He’s deeply involved in research and development, ensuring we stay updated with the latest tech innovations in manufacturing. Moreover, Marcus’ knack for innovative solutions makes him adept at tackling complex challenges.

Outside of Work

Marcus is a motorsport enthusiast and avid follower of F1, emulating his racing heroes at DTO Track Days in a McLaren 570 GT4, BMW2 or a G56 GTA. Another interest outside of work is Rugby.

Gemma Trofimov

Gemma Trofimov

Financial Director

About My Role

  • Manages and oversees all company financial operations, including year-end accounts.
  • Successfully implemented and manages a new HR software system.
  • Active business partner with Silverstone Parks’ annual Schools Programme.
  • Organises and conducts educational factory tours for Year 8 & 9 students.
  • Offers insightful Q&A sessions, sharing her expertise in business operations.

Outside of Work

Gemma is a dedicated mother of three and serves as the Treasurer for her local primary school’s PTA group, keeping her constantly on the move. While she foresees more personal time as her children grow, she currently cherishes attending social events, diving into weekly boot camps and ‘Clubbercise’ classes, and relishing holidays where she can unwind poolside with a book, watching her family enjoy the water.

Gemma Trofimov

Financial Director

About My Role

  • Manages and oversees all company financial operations, including year-end accounts.
  • Successfully implemented and manages a new HR software system.
  • Active business partner with Silverstone Parks’ annual Schools Programme.
  • Organises and conducts educational factory tours for Year 8 & 9 students.
  • Offers insightful Q&A sessions, sharing her expertise in business operations.

Outside of Work

Gemma is a dedicated mother of three and serves as the Treasurer for her local primary school’s PTA group, keeping her constantly on the move. While she foresees more personal time as her children grow, she currently cherishes attending social events, diving into weekly boot camps and ‘Clubbercise’ classes, and relishing holidays where she can unwind poolside with a book, watching her family enjoy the water.

Lisa Gunn

Lisa Gunn

Stock and Financial Controller

Lisa Gunn

Stock and Financial Controller

Steph Mitchell

Production Co-ordinator / Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

Steph Mitchell

Production Co-ordinator / Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

Mel Bignell

Mel Bignell

Administration Assistant

About My Role

Since joining Silverstone Composites in 2023, Mel has become a cornerstone of our operations. She skillfully manages visitor receptions, call and email correspondence, and organizes our event and social media presence. Additionally, Mel coordinates our Student Work Experience and Silverstone Parks School Programme, oversees health and safety, and handles various other essential tasks with ease.

Outside of Work

Outside the office, Mel is all about staying active through cycling, running, and gardening, and she loves exploring new places. Her diverse interests span from attending live music and theatre events to baking cakes for friends. Recently she’s even embraces sewing, creating unique crafts like cushion covers and seaside collages, a hobby she surprisingly enjoys given her former aversion to sewing classes in favour of sports. Mel also treasures her lunchtime hangouts with her best friend, Buddy.

Mel Bignell

Administration Assistant

About My Role

Since joining Silverstone Composites in 2023, Mel has become a cornerstone of our operations. She skillfully manages visitor receptions, call and email correspondence, and organizes our event and social media presence. Additionally, Mel coordinates our Student Work Experience and Silverstone Parks School Programme, oversees health and safety, and handles various other essential tasks with ease.

Outside of Work

Outside the office, Mel is all about staying active through cycling, running, and gardening, and she loves exploring new places. Her diverse interests span from attending live music and theatre events to baking cakes for friends. Recently she’s even embraces sewing, creating unique crafts like cushion covers and seaside collages, a hobby she surprisingly enjoys given her former aversion to sewing classes in favour of sports. Mel also treasures her lunchtime hangouts with her best friend, Buddy.

Buddy

Buddy

General Dogs Body

About My Role

Buddy is just over two in doggy years and twenty-four in human years. Buddy is the office flirt and has lots of love to give and always wants to be the centre of attention. Buddy is always on the hunt for cuddles from visitors and other team members and is pawfect for the role of therapy dog, bringing calm and happiness to the workplace

Outside of Work

Buddy goes by the name ‘Bud’, hangs out at football grounds, loves animal documentaries, and likes long walks on the beach but the neighbourhood will do just fine too. Wicked swing dancer and great fun at parties and his favourite party trick is to swallow any socks he can get his mutts on. Mel is his best friend.

Buddy

General Dogs Body

About My Role

Buddy is just over two in doggy years and twenty-four in human years. Buddy is the office flirt and has lots of love to give and always wants to be the centre of attention. Buddy is always on the hunt for cuddles from visitors and other team members and is pawfect for the role of therapy dog, bringing calm and happiness to the workplace

Outside of Work

Buddy goes by the name ‘Bud’, hangs out at football grounds, loves animal documentaries, and likes long walks on the beach but the neighbourhood will do just fine too. Wicked swing dancer and great fun at parties and his favourite party trick is to swallow any socks he can get his mutts on. Mel is his best friend.

Guy Abbott

Guy Abbott

Production Lead Trim Shop

Guy Abbott

Production Lead Trim Shop

Wai Kin Lee

Wai Kin Lee

Production Lead Kit Cutting

Wai Kin Lee

Production Lead Kit Cutting

Reece Straiton

Reece Straiton

Production Lead Laminating

About My Role

Reece plays a pivotal role at Silverstone Composites, optimising our team’s efficiency and effectiveness by aligning work with each technician’s strengths to meet customer deadlines. He’s also a dedicated coach, resolving issues to ensure timely completion of projects. Beyond his day-to-day, Reece enthusiastically supports the Silverstone Park Schools Programme, inspiring Year 8 and 9 students by sharing his experiences and encouraging them to pursue a career in engineering.

Outside of Work

Reece, a family man at heart, balances his love for yoga and nature walks with a passion for Manchester United FC and socialising with friends and colleagues. A fan of races and concerts at Silverstone Circuit, he dreams of owning a Rolls Royce and a 1967 Corvette Stingray. At work, Reece is known for organising fun events like the annual ‘Great British Bake Off’ competition.

Reece Straiton

Production Lead Laminating

About My Role

Reece plays a pivotal role at Silverstone Composites, optimising our team’s efficiency and effectiveness by aligning work with each technician’s strengths to meet customer deadlines. He’s also a dedicated coach, resolving issues to ensure timely completion of projects. Beyond his day-to-day, Reece enthusiastically supports the Silverstone Park Schools Programme, inspiring Year 8 and 9 students by sharing his experiences and encouraging them to pursue a career in engineering.

Outside of Work

Reece, a family man at heart, balances his love for yoga and nature walks with a passion for Manchester United FC and socialising with friends and colleagues. A fan of races and concerts at Silverstone Circuit, he dreams of owning a Rolls Royce and a 1967 Corvette Stingray. At work, Reece is known for organising fun events like the annual ‘Great British Bake Off’ competition.

Chris Hardy

Chris Hardy

Inspection Department

Chris Hardy

Inspection Department

Adam Sykes

Adam Sykes

Composite Technician

About My Role

Since joining Silverstone Composites in 2017, Adam has become an integral part of our team with his extensive experience, perfecting the art of manufacturing complex components and sharing this expertise with the team. He thrives on mentoring newcomers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, while his feedback on processes and product development continually propels us toward cutting-edge solutions in composite manufacturing.

Outside of Work

Adam balances his love for fitness with a passion for travel and gastronomy, having explored twenty-five countries and five continents, with memorable treks like Everest Base Camp. Eager for future adventures. Especially in South America, he’s the team’s resident expert on travel tips and packing hacks.

Adam Sykes

Composite Technician

About My Role

Since joining Silverstone Composites in 2017, Adam has become an integral part of our team with his extensive experience, perfecting the art of manufacturing complex components and sharing this expertise with the team. He thrives on mentoring newcomers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, while his feedback on processes and product development continually propels us toward cutting-edge solutions in composite manufacturing.

Outside of Work

Adam balances his love for fitness with a passion for travel and gastronomy, having explored twenty-five countries and five continents, with memorable treks like Everest Base Camp. Eager for future adventures. Especially in South America, he’s the team’s resident expert on travel tips and packing hacks.

Ross Morrison

Ross Morrison

Composite Technician

Ross Morrison

Composite Technician

Alan McEvoy

Alan McEvoy

Composite Technician

Alan McEvoy

Composite Technician

Jacob McGarry

Jacob McGarry

Composite Technician

About My Role

Jacob started at Silverstone Composites in early 2023 and has settled well into the team and with support from team members has developed his skillset, including manufacturing F1 components, reading technical drawings and operating the autoclaves.

Outside of Work

Jacob likes Jap cars and going to car events, rock gigs and music festivals. Jacob enjoys cooking and knocks up a mean Tikka Masala which the team soon devours!

Jacob McGarry

Composite Technician

About My Role

Jacob started at Silverstone Composites in early 2023 and has settled well into the team and with support from team members has developed his skillset, including manufacturing F1 components, reading technical drawings and operating the autoclaves.

Outside of Work

Jacob likes Jap cars and going to car events, rock gigs and music festivals. Jacob enjoys cooking and knocks up a mean Tikka Masala which the team soon devours!

Ed Brown

Ed Brown

Composite Technician

About My Role

Ed has been employed, since 2021, as a Trainee Composite Technician and with his enthusiastic approach and keenness to learn has progressed onto manufacturing more complex components. Additionally, Ed has recently been trained on how to load components in the companies autoclaves and will shortly be taking responsibility for the same on a daily basis. Ed qualified earlier this year (2023) to become a first aider in the factory.

Outside of Work

Hobbies include computer games and socialising with friends. Interests include cars, and he loves the VW T1 Campervans! Ed has travelled to Machu Picchu in Peru and would like to visit the other six wonders of the work and he is a football fan.

Ed Brown

Composite Technician

About My Role

Ed has been employed, since 2021, as a Trainee Composite Technician and with his enthusiastic approach and keenness to learn has progressed onto manufacturing more complex components. Additionally, Ed has recently been trained on how to load components in the companies autoclaves and will shortly be taking responsibility for the same on a daily basis. Ed qualified earlier this year (2023) to become a first aider in the factory.

Outside of Work

Hobbies include computer games and socialising with friends. Interests include cars, and he loves the VW T1 Campervans! Ed has travelled to Machu Picchu in Peru and would like to visit the other six wonders of the work and he is a football fan.

Ben Justice

Ben Justice

Composite Technician

About my Role

Ben has ten years’ experience as a composite technician and joined the company two years ago.

Outside of Work

Ben likes fast cars and enjoys motorsport, especially Le Mans, V8 Supercars, an Australian touring racing car series, and would love to own a classic Porsche 964 Turbo. Ben’s hobbies include snowboarding ‘off-piste’, and his favourite ski resort is Val Thorens in France, better known as the ‘Three Valleys’. Ben’s other hobby is off-road mountain biking, and he enjoys travelling, with Australia being his favourite destination so far. Some of the countries still on Ben’s bucket list include Japan, Central America, and Vietnam and Cambodia.

Ben Justice

Composite Technician

About my Role

Ben has ten years’ experience as a composite technician and joined the company two years ago.

Outside of Work

Ben likes fast cars and enjoys motorsport, especially Le Mans, V8 Supercars, an Australian touring racing car series, and would love to own a classic Porsche 964 Turbo. Ben’s hobbies include snowboarding ‘off-piste’, and his favourite ski resort is Val Thorens in France, better known as the ‘Three Valleys’. Ben’s other hobby is off-road mountain biking, and he enjoys travelling, with Australia being his favourite destination so far. Some of the countries still on Ben’s bucket list include Japan, Central America, and Vietnam and Cambodia.

Bobby Brown

Bobby Brown

Trainee Composite Technician

Bobby Brown

Trainee Composite Technician

Lewis Dykes

Lewis Dykes

Trainee Composite Technician

Lewis Dykes

Trainee Composite Technician

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