Meet the Knitwire Team

Stephen Forber
Managing Director
Stephen enjoys long drives on fast roads on his Triumph Rocket III Grinall trike.

Tim Forber
Director
Alongside this, Tim also has a passion for snowboarding in the Alps and enjoys playing rugby.

Declan Horn
Distinctive Products Manager
Declan is the youngest manager in our family, after being awarded the title for his commitment, enthusiasm and hard work. Declan manages the production of some of our most popular products and is involved in the design of new products for solution-based sales. Declan is also a trained engineer and has extensive knowledge of our machines and product designs.
In his spare time, Declan likes to meet up with friends to go to his favourite restaurants – TGI Fridays and Bem Brasil.
Email: Declan_horn@knitwire.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1928 566 996 ext. 221
Mobile: +44 (0) 7851 251 660

Neil Simpson
Production Manager
Neil feels happiest when he is outdoors and often takes trips in his campervan or to see his daughter at university.
Email: Neil_simpson@knitwire.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1928 566 996 ext. 210

Kasia Jakubowska
Business Overview Leader
Email: Kasia_jakubowska@knitwire.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1928 566 996 ext. 204

Ann-Marie Forber
Company Accountant
Ann-Marie’s happy place is driving round Chapman’s Peak, Cape Town, in an open top car on her way to ‘Delish’ in Hout Bay for her breakfast.
Email: Annmarie_forber@knitwire.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1928 566 996 ext. 201

John Waddington
Quality Manager
Johns passions lie with his motorbike and his love of music, both listening and performing!
Email: John_waddington@knitwire.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1928 566 996 ext. 220

Spike Forber
Engineer
Spike spends his spare time (even his dinner time!) shredding solo’s on his 1959 Gibson Les Paul in Cherry Burst.
Email: Spike_forber@knitwire.com