About Us
The Minerva History
Formed in 1990 Minerva has since become an established proactive buying group in the UK, Channel Islands and Ireland. We work with an impressive and growing retail membership in addition to a world-wide supplier base.
Our office is based in Corsham, Wiltshire.
The Team
The management team work closely with an elected Board of Directors, all of whom are Minerva retail Members.
Roy Beagent
Group Business manager
Joined: September 2001
Likes: Travelling, sincere people and football (ex-player/manager).
Dislikes: People hogging the middle lane on motorways and queuing.
Hobbies: Family activities, long distance cycling and learning new languages.
Favourite Holiday: Exploring Europe, especially France.
Simon Davies
Group Merchandise Manager
Joined: April 2019
Likes: Great food, wine and company.
Dislikes: Potholes.
Hobbies: Running and cycling. Recently completed my first ‘ultra’ and now trying to convince the board this is not a budget saving opportunity for visiting members and suppliers!
Favourite: Snowboarding.
Amanda Marshall
Administrator
Joined: January 2008
Likes: Spending quality time with my husband, family get-togethers over a roast dinner, musical shows, cinema and fine dining.
Dislikes: Creepy crawlies and scallops.
Hobbies: Baking, meeting up with friends, reading, walking.
Favourite Holiday: Disneyland Florida (Visited 3 times).
Faye Burbidge
Administration Manager
Joined: May 2016
Likes: Proscecco & sunshine.
Dislikes: ‘Well done’ steak, poor email etiquette and being late.
Hobbies: I have a 2 toddlers…..no time for hobbies.
Favourite Holiday: Cape Verde.
Gillian Smith
Administrator
Joined: February 2019
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Next steps...
Whether you are a independent retailer interested in becoming a member or a supplier wishing to be part of our network, we would love to hear from you.