Mike Julien

Managing Director

After a career in accountancy which began with 6 years at Arthur Andersen Mike founded the Knife Shop in his daughter Mathilda's bedroom in April 2000.

When not interfering with the smooth running of the Knife Shop Mike likes to take advantage of his New Forest surroundings to get in some scenic, if not fast, triathlon training.

Janet Prince

Accounts Manager

Janet joined the Knife Shop in March 2003 as Accounts Manager and is responsible for day-to-day book-keeping and other financial matters related to the company.

Janet became a member of The Association of Accounting Technicians in 1987 and has worked as an auditor in accountancy practices before moving to company accounts.

Janet enjoys cooking, playing bowls, walking and spending time with her family (especially her 3 grandchildren).

Alaric Campbell-Hill

Operations Manager

Alaric is in charge of looking after the press office and providing customers with expert advice on their choice of product.

Alaric has worked as a stock-broker, a unit trust manager, a farmer and a restauranteur before joining the Knife Shop.

In his spare time Alaric likes to cook and indulge in a bit of country sports such as fishing and shooting.

Kim Patton

Customer Services Manager

Kim joined the Knife Shop in April 2004 and is responsible for all matters dealing with customer satisfaction including queries, orders and making their shopping experience a happy one.

Kim has been in customer service roles for most of her career and her last role was Customer Services Manager at Kodak.

In her spare time Kim enjoys walking, cycling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and she is about to learn a new skill: fly fishing!

Rod Newman

Warehouse Manager

Rod does a fantastic job of managing all warehouse activity including preparing orders for dispatch, dealing with stock deliveries and all outgoing post.

Before joining the Knife Shop in 2005, Rod had worked for 30 years as a night-shift supervisor at a small family company called Ken Adams that was later taken over by Kodak.

In his spare time Rod might be found on the airwaves practicing his hobby as a radio amateur. He also enjoys building and racing radio-controlled cars.

Kim Walker

Kim works alongside Alaric in the press office.

Jacks Howe
Marketing Co-Ordinator and Customer Service Assistant

A change is as good as a rest they say!  Having coached tennis for many years Jacks decided to have a break and came to The Knife Shop.  Before moving to the New Forest in 2000 she was Practice Manager for an Orthopaedic Surgeon in London.  I am sure London misses her but Salisbury and Bournemouth have had more than their fair share!!

"Since starting at The Knife Shop I have taken up triathlons and loving every minute.  The New Forest is the ideal training ground and I have just invested in a second bike for next season in the quest to go faster! Watch out Mike"