Meet the People Behind SaltSep
We’re proud of the people who make SaltSep what it is. From engineering and manufacturing to aftersales and support, every member of our team plays an important role in helping us deliver safe, pure, sustainable water solutions worldwide.
The Directors

Daniel Shackleton
Technical & Commercial Director
Since joining SaltSep in 1993, Daniel has played an integral role in the company’s growth, leading technical and commercial activities, supporting customers, developing solutions and helping shape the strategic direction of the business.

Sarah Ashworth
Managing Director
As Managing Director, Sarah provides strategic direction for SaltSep, bringing together teams across the business, championing our values, driving continuous improvement and ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality solutions for our customers worldwide.

Daniel Shackleton
Technical & Commercial Director
Since joining SaltSep in 1993, Daniel has played an integral role in the company’s growth, leading technical and commercial activities, supporting customers, developing solutions and helping shape the strategic direction of the business.

Sarah Ashworth
Managing Director
As Managing Director, Sarah provides strategic direction for SaltSep, bringing together teams across the business, championing our values, driving continuous improvement and ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality solutions for our customers worldwide.
SaltSep’s Senior Leadership Team
Our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) plays a key role in driving SaltSep forward. Working closely with our directors, they help guide the business, support our teams and shape our continued growth and development.

Emily Williams
Head of People
Emily is responsible for leading SaltSep’s people strategy. She focuses on supporting employee development, strengthening the culture of the company and making sure the business continues to grow with people at the heart of its success.

Rob Patterson
Head of Engineering
Leading the engineering team at SaltSep, Rob plays a key role in shaping technical strategy, supporting projects across the business and continuously improving the standards and processes behind our water treatment solutions.

Karen Dewhurst
Head of Finance
With extensive experience across manufacturing and finance, Karen plays a key role in guiding SaltSep’s financial strategy, supporting business growth and making sure the company has the insight and processes needed for future success.

Andy Dearden
Head of Sales
Andy leads SaltSep’s sales function, focusing on strengthening customer relationships and developing a more customer-centric sales approach.

Dan Hogg
Head of Operations
Dan is responsible for the manufacturing and wider operational functions of the business, focusing on strengthening production planning, delivery performance and process consistency.

Andy Dearden
Head of Sales
Andy leads SaltSep’s sales function, focusing on strengthening customer relationships and developing a more customer-centric sales approach.

Dan Hogg
Head of Operations
Dan is responsible for the manufacturing and wider operational functions of the business, focusing on strengthening production planning, delivery performance and process consistency.
Meet our Managers

Matt Ashworth
Engineering Manager

Kim Zallmann
HSE & Facilities Manager

James Schofield
Technical Services Manager

Nigel Davenport
Project Engineering Manager

Bianca Hayes
Sales Manager

Wayne Evans
Production Manager

Jon Roberts
Operations Excellence Manager
