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The Team

Meet our Team

Sii Rahman

Lighting Specialist

Sii has a BA in Interior Design from the University of Central Lancashire and has been working with Lumenata for over 5 years. Transitioning from a role in both Lighting Design and Business Development, she is now one of our fully fledged Lighting Experts who works directly with our clients on tailored lighting designs and solutions. With a creative mind and a kind heart, she will always provide the best possible service for her clients.

When everything’s lit up, Sii loves getting in a workout or getting out on a bike ride.

Linda Yu

Operations Director

Linda has a BA in Industry Business from the famous University of China. Her degree focused on how spaces inform the way in which people live and the impact of lighting and color on our mental wellbeing. As the Operations Director, she is dedicated to liaising with our suppliers to order our lighting goods and to arranging our shipping needs both internationally and domestically.

In her free time you’ll likely find her playing Candy Crush or doing jigsaw puzzles.

Wei Liu

Technical Director

Wei is the Technical Director at Lumenata. He works with our talented engineer and technician to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.

With over twenty years of experience in the software and lighting scene, he has gained expertise in lighting industry and has a deep understanding of the latest technologies and trends. He believes that technology can transform the way we work and live, and he is passionate about using it to solve complex problems. At Lumenata, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide custom solutions to meet our clients' needs. As the Technical Director, his role is to ensure that our team is equipped with the latest tools and resources to deliver exceptional results.

Taanushri Sharma

Lighting Designer

Having also studied locally, Taanu has an MA in Interior Design from the University of Central Lancashire. As our Lighting Designer she is an integral part of the team and the producer of our detailed and tailored lighting schemes using specialised software. From computer-aided design to 3D rendering, she works closely with our Lighting Specialists and their clients to develop the optimal plans and proposals.

In the evenings she enjoys playing with her dog and cooking for her family.

Maria Rydeard

Customer Service Representative

As the Business Administrator for Lumenata, she works closely with the Managing Director and Operations Director to keep the business running as smoothly. Although equipped with an LLB in Law with Criminology, she has naturally settled into our lighting team by helping to process enquiries and orders, assisting with operations, liaising with both clients and suppliers, and recording our accounts.

As a keen home-baker, she keeps the team fueled with an array of sweet treats.

Annie Roberts

Marketing Executive

Annie is our Marketing Assistant here at Lumenata. She is currently studying Business at Runshaw College and is exceeding the teachers expectations, she is very hard working and she is driven by success. Through her college course she has developed a love for marketing and works at Lumenata running the range of social media accounts we use to engage with customers and keep them updated.

Paul Hindle

Founder / Director

Paul is our Managing Director. After gaining a BSc in Polymer Science and Technology, he spent 16 years working in the plastics industry before migrating into the lighting industry. He also studied an MBA at the University of Derby. Paul is passionate about lighting, lighting technology and their effect on our mental health and well being.

Paul has successfully brought up three children single handedly and enjoys cycling, skiing, cooking and supporting his home town football team.

Adrian

Electrical Engineer

Adrian is our Electrical Engineer here at Lumenata. He works closely with our Technical Director, programming SMART lighting control systems, conducting regular product testing and producing product specifications. He’s currently studying Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire but might otherwise be foraging for mushrooms on an early morning.