Meet The Team
People are at the heart of our company and we’re proud to be home to a passionate, reliable, knowledgeable and directly-employed team.
Matthew Webber
Company Director
Matthew purchased Wolds back in 2020, having a true belief in the company’s ethos, traditional craftsmanship and quality of the product. The principles he instils run through the core of the business which has now gone from strength to strength and has proven to be a successful partnering company to York Property Solutions, of which Matthew is company director and founder.
Wayne Warren
Business Manager
Wayne brings a lifetime of experience in the kitchen industry. His depth of knowledge and hands‑on understanding of the industry make him a fantastic addition to our growing team.
At Wolds, Wayne heads up Business Development and oversee Operations, ensuring every project runs smoothly from initial design right through to installation. His commitment to quality and seamless delivery aligns perfectly with our values.
Kate Davis
Showroom & Interiors Manager
Kate has a passion and natural eye for interior design and finishes. Kate has an excellent relationship with our internal team and soft finishing suppliers. With Kate’s experience and strong knowledge of the industry we are able to offer our clients a full interior design service.
Matt Dickinson
Project Manager
With a background working in high end residential developments, Matt is perfectly placed to work on the bespoke and varied nature of Wolds projects. He brings his knowledge of managing trades and design teams, coupled with honesty to deliver Wolds projects with care and integrity.
Sebastian Cassidy
Kitchens & Interiors Designer
A recent graduate of Northumbria University with a degree in Interior Architecture, Seb joins us with a genuine passion for thoughtful, considered design. Growing up around his parents’ home renovation projects — and more recently working within the construction industry — he’s gained hands-on experience across a wide range of processes and project styles. That blend of creativity and practical understanding makes him a fantastic addition to our design studio.
Gavin Sykes
Installations Manager
Gavin works with our customers from design stage through to completion of installation. His knowledge and skillsets of all trades are second to none and he takes real pride in his work. He lives and breathes quality and customer satisfaction.
Peter Beardshaw
Workshop Manager
Peter has been head carpenter for over 25 years in our Wolds workshop. The quality of his craftsmanship is second to none, ensuring each element of our handcrafted furniture is of the highest quality. Peter has passed on his traditional and time-honoured techniques to many of our apprentice’s among the years, ensuring the quality and skill-set remain strong for our craftsmanship is instilled in our workshop for many years to come.
Gavin McAulay
Head Machinist
Gavin cuts and prepares all our wood for each project, from a large-scale kitchen to a bathroom vanity unit. Gavin selects only the very best timber and works alongside our workshop manager Peter, overseeing each aspect of the process within the workshop. Gavin also quality checks each individual piece of furniture to ensure the product is of the highest standard before being delivered to our client.
