Clearview National December 2018 - Issue 205 | Page 27

DIRECTOROFTH EMONTH
Director of the month: Brett Barratt
This month, founder and managing director of Warrior Doors, Brett Barratt describes
his day for us, from his daily factory walkabout to research and development, from his
home hobbies and pet projects, and why he hasn’t had a computer for four years…
NAME/JOB TITLE:
Brett Barratt, Managing Director,
Warrior Doors Ltd
WHEN DID YOU JOIN (OR
START) THE COMPANY?
I started Warrior Doors alongside my wife –
and fellow Warrior Doors Director – Ann in
April 1997. Over 20 years on we now employee
36 people from our base in Birmingham.
DESCRIBE YOUR WORKING DAY?
Flat out - I sometimes feel like a drowning man.
From the moment I wake up to the moment
I go to bed there is always a work-related
challenge to solve, and I must be alert to that.
WHAT IS YOUR WORKSPACE
LIKE? (TIDY/ORGANISED ETC.)
I like to keep my desk tidy and organised with
minimal amount of clutter; a special thank you
to our cleaner.
FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN
YOU GET TO YOUR DESK?
Once I’ve arrived at my desk, I like to take
a walkaround our office and factory and say
good morning to all the staff.
BEST BUSINESS DECISION IN
YOUR CURRENT ROLE?
In the early years of Warrior Doors, we
predominantly manufactured products for the
social housing sector. As we’ve grown, we’ve
invested more in R&D which has helped us
develop, enabling us to provide more bespoke
solutions tailored to different sectors.
WHAT WEBSITES HELP YOU?
Social media sites LinkedIn and Pinterest are
always a great source of inspiration for me.
I love the way LinkedIn has revolutionised
networking, and I find it a great way to keep in
touch with colleagues and business partners. FAVOURITE ROLE
MODELS AND WHY?
MOST USEFUL BUSINESS
TOOL? (SAT NAV/APPS ETC.) HOW DO YOU UNWIND?
The most useful business tools are my iPhone
and iPad. I haven’t had a computer on my desk
for four years.
Sir Winston Churchill. He was able to perform
the longest meeting in 20 minutes (I’ve got a
long way to go).
Outside of work I like to spend time on my
various pet projects. I have recently completed
a pizza oven that has taken two years, making it
the most expensive pizza oven on Pinterest.
Warrior Doors is a Birmingham-based
manufacturer of high-security door
solutions. Typing ‘Warrior Doors’ in the
Secured by Design website’s approved
products search box will throw up no
less than 26 results. Warrior Doors
independently tests its doors to incredibly
stringent and robust criteria, then have
them certified to LPS 1175 or LPS 2081
standard by BRE, the industry’s leading
body; meaning specifiers, planners, and
DOCOs (Designing Out Crime Officers)
can have complete peace of mind when
choosing a door that is fit for purpose,
whether the planned project is for a
high-end jewelers or a communal housing
entrance. As manufacturers of high-security
doors for over 20 years, Warrior Doors’
experience combined with innovation for
product design and development means
that its products offer maximum security
without compromising on overall aesthetic
or light getting inside to a building.
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