Herb Bate

Founder and Non-Executive Director.

After graduating in Engineering from Cambridge University in 1966, he worked as a Contractor’s site engineer, oil company engineer, management consultant, and M.D. of a fire protection company before founding Argus fire in 1982.

Herb has been involved in all aspects of the business but is now a non-executive Director. He remains interested and concerned about the future of the business; the well-being of its employees; the fair treatment of its suppliers and subcontractors; and the satisfaction of its customers.

Tel. 01384 376256

Simon Woodings

Chairman

Simon joined the board as Vice Chairman in May 2015 following 9 years as a non-executive director.  Simon spent 25 years as a corporate lawyer and partner with a Legal 500 recognised law firm.  Simon has extensive commercial experience, having been involved in many transactions both personally and as an advisor.

Tel. 01384 376256

Matt Lincoln

Managing Director

Matt started at Argus fire in 1990 and joined the board in 2001 as Commercial Director and became Managing Director in 2005.  Matt has been in the fire protection industry since 1984.
Areas of responsibility include strategic planning, generation of sales leads and enquiries, managing sales and estimating and recruitment.

Tel. 01384 376256