PortaBrands was founded by Ian Bates (Inventor and CEO) who has over 20 years experience in strategic management, manufacturing, sales, marketing, product development and people management.

Hazel Bates (Company Secretary and Administration Director), spent her previous life in investment banking in the City, in marketing and finance. She then took a few years off attending coffee mornings (with babies) and lunches with the ladies; but now she looks after the admin/finance/cooking for PortaBrands; with the occasional ladies lunch thrown in for good behaviour!

James Neville is our man in Ireland - he always goes the extra mile for his customers, must be his Irish charm! James has spent the past 10 years working with some of Ireland's largest manufacturers and distributors of packaging materials in sales, marketing, distribution and product development - very versatile!

PortaBrands is part of the Alexir Partnership.  www.alexir.co.uk