John formed Grakka Limited in 2003, having previously worked as an early day Internet entrepreneur, a commercial hot air balloon pilot, and an Engineering Officer in the Royal Navy Submarine Service.  John works on sales, marketing and business planning.

Telephone 01803 712712 - extension 201, or mobile on 07900 411493

Matt Pitocco has experience of outdoor leisure retailing both in the UK and in France. His principal role is expanding and developing the sales channels for the brands distributed by Grakka. Matt is fluent in French and English.

Telephone 01803 712712 - extension 209.

Samantha (Sam) Bird has been closely associated with John's businesses since 1990.  As Operations Manager, Sam is responsible for the order fulfillment process.  Additional roles include Office and Warehouse Manager.   

Telephone 01803 712712 - extension 210.

Brigitte provides customer service and processes sales orders from UK customers.

Telephone 01803 712712 - extension 203.

Pippa provides customer service, processes sales orders from our overseas trade dealers, and organises the despatches from our warehouse.

Telephone 01803 712712 - extension 202.

Jeanne-Claire is widely experienced as a multi lingual PA. She works on marketing communications, especially in the French and German languages in which she is fully fluent.

Sandra is a true 'foodie' with a passion for barbecue. An experienced food writer, she creates and tests recipes, trials equipment and writes the monthly newsletter for Bradley Smoker in the UK.