Ourpeople
The people bringing experience, expertise and local knowledge to every part of Optima.
Our teams work across design, technical support, manufacturing, project delivery, installation and regional partnerships, bringing together the knowledge and coordination needed to support projects from early specification through to completion.
Nick Caley
Group CEO
Group Board, All Regions
Nick joined Optima in 1988, just two years after the business was founded, and was appointed Group CEO in 2006. His career with Optima has spanned much of the company’s 40-year journey, from its early years in Bourne End to the international business it is today.
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Teresa Gorham
Divisional Group HSQES Director
Central Services, All Regions
Teresa leads HSQE across the Optima Group, with responsibility for health, safety, quality and environmental standards, including the management of ISO certifications, accreditations and compliance requirements.
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Lynne Stephens
Divisional Group Human Resources Director
Central Services, All Regions
Having been with the business since 2015, Lynne supports Optima’s people strategy across the group, helping shape the employee experience, recruitment, development and wider HR processes that support the business as it continues to grow.
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Peter Long
Divisional Fire & Certification Director
Optima Products Ltd., All Regions
Peter Long is Optima’s Divisional Fire and Certification Director, overseeing product testing, certification and technical support. With more than 25 years at Optima, he helps promote accurate product information, responsible specification and higher standards across the glazed partitioning sector.
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Leon Clarke
Managing Director
Optima Partitions LLC, MENA
A Chartered Surveyor with extensive UK and Middle East experience, Leon leads Optima’s business activities across the Middle East and North Africa.
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Dave Webb
Divisional Design Director
Optima Products Ltd., All Regions
Dave joined Optima in 1989 as a Project Engineer and quickly progressed to become Divisional Design Director heading up the Product Design and Service Team for Optima Products, with ultimate responsibility for product design.
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Patrick Murray
Sales Director
Optima Partitions LLC, MENA
Patrick leads Optima’s sales activity in the Middle East, bringing long-standing account management experience and more than eight years’ knowledge of the Middle East interiors market.
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Mark Hobbs
Divisional Finance & Administration Director
Central Services, All Regions
Mark is Divisional Finance & Administration Director at Optima, bringing extensive operational and financial experience across manufacturing, central services and business support.
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Nick Graham
Group Financial Director
Central Services, All Regions
Appointed in 2026, Nick is Group Financial Director at Optima, bringing over 20 years of international finance and business leadership experience across private equity-backed and large corporate organisations.
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Adam Morgan
Divisional IT & Communications Director
Central Services, All Regions
With the company for over 25 years, Adam oversees IT strategy and development for all divisions across the Optima group of companies.
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Lee Bazzoni
Construction Director
Optima Partitions LLC, MENA
With more than 20 years of construction experience across the UK and UAE, Lee leads project delivery for Optima Systems in the UAE.
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Matt Mills
Divisional Marketing Director
Optima Products Ltd., All Regions
Matt is Divisional Marketing Director at Optima, bringing more than 25 years’ marketing experience, including 20 years within the built environment, and leads marketing strategy across the Group’s international markets.
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Holly Streeks
Account Manager
Optima Partitions LLC, MENA
Holly brings strong account-management experience in the UAE, with a background in client relationships, business development and customer-focused service across regional markets.
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Samer Melhem
Business Development Manager
Optima Partitions & Contracting LLC, KSA
Based in Saudi Arabia, Samer supports Optima clients from early specification conversations through to tender, commercial development and project award.
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