People

• Lee Maisner (Managing Director)

Lee Maisner opted out of a highly paid job in a London based software company to set up his own in the more agreeable surroundings of the West Country. After gaining a Business Studies degree from Warwick University, Lee started in the cash industry with Case-ICC and then moved to De La Rue, where he collated unprecedented international experience in all areas of the cash cycle, from ‘print-works to purse’. Lee sees his day-to-day task as maintaining Quality Control throughout business operations and his key role is to provide leadership. After nearly 2 decades working in Cash Logistics, his expertise is reflected in the consultancy services which he has provided for clients in places as diverse as the USA, South Africa, and Australia. Lee's vision for the company remains that of a highly professional organisation that is still a fun place to work.

• Stephen King (Part-Time Financial Director)

Stephen King, founder and managing director of F-Works (www.f-works.co.uk), provides part-time finance directors to businesses doing something new, exciting or different. F-Works specialises in shouldering the burden of financial management, helping small businesses grow and ensuring their growth is profitable. A Chartered Accountant (KPMG) and an MBA graduate from Warwick Business School, Stephen has also co-authored a best seller on finance for entrepreneurs called 'Finance on a Beermat'.

• Phil Ball (Director of Development)

Recruited in 2002, Phil has gained valuable ‘on the job’ understanding of Cash Centre processing to work his way up through the 7 Layer ranks and now heads up the largest team of developers at 7 Layer focusing on the development and maintenance of applications in the Cash Centre segment of our industry. He maintains the quality, develops methodology and project manages the timely delivery of all software releases for this complex area of business activity as well as managing the professional development of his crew. Phil thrives on all things socially interactive and the 7 Layer working environment allows him to indulge this passion. Phil passionately believes in maintaining a balanced and happy company culture. Well versed in our extensive and thorough recruitment practise, he champions the corporate well being and continual development of our staff.

• Tracy (Head of Marketing & Business Development)

Tracy worked for 7 years in the marketing department of Volumatic Omal, a global manufacturer and distributor of cash handling and transportation products, where she eventually rose to the post of Marketing Director. During that time she assisted leading UK retail brands and managed global distribution relationships with companies including De La Rue. At 7 Layer she manages all of the marketing activity and channel development, particularly in Europe, where her fluency in German and strong French are of major benefit. Tracy’s love of networking, irrepressible energy and creative spirit lend themselves well to both the company and her current role.