MEET THE TEAM

Meet the driving force behind our leading independent recruitment and employment agency services.

Meet The Team

Chris Bryant - Managing Director

Chris Bryant
Managing Director

Chris acquired Drive Personnel in 2015 with over 37 years of experience in the driver recruitment and logistics sector.

Sponsoring grassroots organisations in his local community and bringing Drive Personnel to the forefront of the driver recruitment industry has been one of his biggest successes.

Chris is a passionate Saints fan and enjoys spending time with his family at their favourite holiday spot in Ibiza.

Simon Prichard - Finance Director

Simon Prichard
Finance Director

Simon brings over 15 years of board level experience as a Chartered Accountant to the Drive Personnel team, with extensive knowledge of fundraising, cashflow management, and all things finance.

Simon enjoys all things DIY, including making his own cider from the apple trees in his garden, and renovating his impressive Green Goddess fire engine.

Karen Hearn Operations Manager

Karen Hearn
Operations Manager

After working for 17 years as a paramedic for the ambulance service, Karen joined the Drive Personnel team in October 2021.

Managing driver recruitment and driver planning alongside compliance, customer care, and sales, Karen enjoys paddleboarding and cuddles with her dog, Sully.

Laurie Stocks Payroll Manager

Laurie Stocks
Payroll Manager

Laurie joined the company as its first official employee in January 2016, and oversees all aspects of payroll and billing.

An enthusiastic sports fan, Laurie enjoys cricket and football, and is an Arsenal supporter. He is training for another marathon after smashing the London Marathon in 2021, an achievement of which he is very proud.

What Our Drivers Say...

I have now worked for Drive Personnel for the past five years.  During this time the team have supported me in providing work to suit the qualifications I have as well as encouraging my progression by supporting me in gaining further qualifications.  Looking forward to many more years with DP

I have worked as a driver for Drive Personnel for over 4 years now and never had anything to fault with their management. Their dedication and professionalism really shows - nothing is too much hassle for them