Operational expertise | Elite Coffee

Julie Gingell

Managing Director

Julie Gingell

favourite coffee

Blonde Roast Americano

coffee ritual

Every day starts with Coffee Coffee Coffee

professional habit

Keeps industry connections strong and conversations flowing

Paul Harbottle

Chair & Founder Shareholder

Paul Harbottle

favourite coffee

House Blend Americano

coffee ritual

First sip comes while scanning the day’s priorities

professional habit

Always spots the key detail others might miss

Gary Gripton

Director of Operations

Gary Gripton

favourite coffee

Flat white (but tea works too!)

coffee ritual

Always lifts the lid, to check out the great Latte art

professional habit

Walks the floor engaging with the team and customers alike

Xiaoxin Li

General Manager

Xiaoxin Li

favourite coffee

Espresso

coffee ritual

Has the unofficial title of "Taster-in-Chief" for every limited-time offer

professional habit

Makes sure the team's achievements are celebrated

Wayne Morgan

People Lead

Wayne Morgan

favourite coffee

Always a venti

coffee ritual

Starts the morning checking in with the team over a big coffee

professional habit

Always looking for a learning opportunity, for himself and the team

Christine Frith

Finance Lead

Christine Frith

favourite coffee

Caramel Macchiato (with an extra pump or two!)

coffee ritual

Mid-morning Macchiato and a Mid-afternoon Macchiato while reviewing the numbers

professional habit

Guides the team to make informed, value-driven decisions

Lee Robinson

IT Lead

Lee Robinson

favourite coffee

Latte

coffee ritual

Needs a latte before tackling any major system update

professional habit

Makes sure every deployment has a Plan B, C, and D

Marina Whitehead

Marketing Lead

Marina Whitehead

favourite coffee

Pumpkin Spice Latte (all year round, if she could!)

coffee ritual

Never drinks one after 12pm

professional habit

Keeps cross-team calendars synced to avoid missed opportunities

Jacqui Sutton

Board Director & Founder Shareholder

Jacqui Sutton

favourite coffee

No coffee for Jacqui — herbal tea is her thing

coffee ritual

Prefers tea but keeps a small stash of mushroom coffee for mornings only

professional habit

Notices the little things that make a big difference

Stewart Bassett

Board Director & Founder Shareholder

Stewart Bassett

favourite coffee

Americano with oat milk

coffee ritual

Enjoys a calm Americano while mapping out the day’s challenges

professional habit

Breaks down complex challenges into simple, practical steps

Our leadership team brings together operational expertise, a love of coffee, and a belief in people-first hospitality. We focus on community, culture, and creating exceptional experiences for our partners, and customers.

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