Our PeopleROCK COMPLIANCE
LEADERSHIP TEAM

Colin Perry-Davis

Chief Executive Officer

As CEO of Rock Compliance, Colin is passionate about creating a safe, honest, team culture where our clients regard us as the best national provider, and our team members regard us as the best place to work. 

Before joining Rock Compliance, Colin was a senior international business change and transformation consultant working predominantly in private equity restructure and turnaround, having completed three private equity turnarounds and subsequent sales. He has also completed consultancy turnaround projects at IWS and Omega Red. Previously, he held the position of COO at Enserve Group and senior executive roles at United Utilities, E.ON, Capital One Bank and British Gas.

Quality and service are the cornerstone of our business and we want every order we receive to be perfectly delivered. To achieve this, Colin believes in measured delivery without compromise.

Colin has a BSc (Hons) in Physics and an MBA. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (FCIPS).

Colin is passionate about running, and Saturday mornings will always find him doing laps around his local park accompanied by Frida, the Team Rock dog. He also loves restaurants and holidays.

Shaun Sinclair

Director of Business Improvement

Working with the functional heads, Shaun determines and delivers the improvement strategy for the business. He ensures efficiency at all points in the process, from point of sale to invoicing, to provide an exceptional customer experience.

His role involves managing procurement, fleet and efficiency projects to maximise profitability. He is also committed to engaging the business in lean working to meet performance targets. To achieve these goals, Shaun is always focussed on bringing out the best in his employees and working closely with the senior management team.

Shaun sees potential and the bigger picture. He makes the links between people, product and opportunity. He is, in his own words, “all in when I commit”, and always strives to be an ambassador for our company, its mission and values.

Shaun has a BSc (Hons) in Technology and Economics from the Open University, an MBA (Distinction) from Surrey University, and a Diploma in Economics. He is a Member of the Water Management Society (MWMSoc) and has 25 years’ experience in the water industry.

A club runner, Shaun loves to be up in the mountains - Brecons, Kiliminjaro - as well as the big spaces like Dartmoor. He is a vegan and health food guru, loving nothing better than a mushroom coffee to help him unwind after a busy day at work. 

Jack Clinton

Chief Information Officer

Jack Clinton is our Chief Information Officer and technology expert, and as such plays a vital role in keeping us at the forefront of our industry. He empowers Rock Compliance to be a progressive player in the compliance space through the use of innovative and streamlined technologies.

We seek to be ‘tech-enabled’ – to use the most suitable tools available to us to power-up our team and deliver the best service as efficiently as we can for our customers. Jack makes this happen through building the right team and supporting them fully through their research and development, a lot of listening, and continuously assessing how we can improve. People trust Jack to deliver and value his “one team, one dream” approach.

Jack has a background building risk management systems and holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics from Imperial College London.

Away from work, Jack likes to spend time with his young family and relax with visits to the mountains. He also enjoys keeping pace with the fast-moving tech world through blogs and online communities.

Brian Booth

Technical and Innovations Director

Brian has had a long and illustrious career in the water industry, which has taken him from the UK to Saudi Arabia. Always ambitious, he set up his own water treatment company when he was just 29 years old.

Brian is deeply technical and understands the industry from a molecular level up. He specialises in designing chemicals for specific water treatment applications – Rock Compliance is very unusual in that we have our own chemical factory, so Brian really is in his element with us.

Brian is extremely knowledgeable about Legionella and is an active member and treasurer of the Legionella Control Association (LCA) committee, where he also served two terms as an independently voted committee member.

Brian has a BSc (Hons)in Applied Chemistry from the University of Salford. He is a Chartered Chemist, a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) and a Member of the Water Management Society (MWMSoc).

As a child, Brian collected cars – he still enjoys this hobby, but the cars are bigger and need a larger garage! When not collecting cars, our racy technical and innovations director enjoys driving them – the faster the better.

Melanie Shedden

Finance Director

Melanie has over 35 years’ experience of working within the water treatment industry.  Her role includes ensuring that accounting processes and procedures are uniform across the group and carrying out the implementation of new systems and acquisitions. She is responsible for accounting staff and payroll.

Melanie is a very hands-on person who prides herself in working alongside her team to encourage accuracy and promptness in all aspects of work undertaken, looking to improve procedures and workflows through problem-solving and finding efficiencies.

Melanie is a Member of the Charted Institute of Marketing (MCIM) and has the Certificate in Professional Marketing.

Melanie enjoys travel, socialising with friends, and walking her dog in the beautiful Peak District National Park, which she is lucky enough to have on her doorstop. She is also an experienced watercolour artist.

Róisín Kearney

HR Business Partner

Róisín is the HR Business Partner for Rock Compliance, responsible for delivering the people strategy to the highest standard possible. She is passionate about creating an inclusive and progressive culture that values difference and empowers every person to thrive in their own unique way.

Róisín and her team of HR professionals work with the business to ensure that company goals are achieved whilst keeping people at the heart of every decision that is made.

Róisín has extensive experience within multiple industries and organisations of various sizes. She has a strong background in employment law, employee engagement and learning and development. She has an undergraduate qualification in HR, is currently working towards her Masters in Strategic People Management. She is also a qualified Career Coach.

Outside work, Róisín loves to travel and enjoys learning new languages - she is virtually fluent in both French and Spanish. After a hard day at the office, she believes that there is no better way to unwind than going to a yoga class, doing some crochet, and spending time with loved ones, including her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bonnie.

Andrew Smith

Head of Sales – Water & Air Hygiene

Andrew is Head of UK Sales for Rock Compliance Water Hygiene, Air Hygiene and Mechanical and Electrical teams, responsible for delivering a first-class sales experience for all new and existing customers.

Andrew is passionate about helping the business achieve its growth targets and his leadership approach is through mentorship and consultative leadership.

Andrew has over 25 years’ experience within the sales arena and has worked successfully across many different businesses and sectors.

Andrew enjoys fitness training and motor racing. He is an accomplished musician, regularly performing around the country at some of the most prestigious concert venues as a trumpet/cornet player. He is part of the Ebbw Valley Brass Band, which recently won the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.

Mark Carr

Head of Sales - Water Treatment

As Head of Sales for our Water Treatment division, Mark is passionate about helping the business achieve its growth targets through teamwork, customer focus, and technology-driven water treatment.

He has over 20 years’ experience within the water treatment industry, working in the chemical, power, air separation, primary metals, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and light manufacturing industries.

Mark has a BEng hons in Chemical Engineering from Aston University and a Masters degree in Marketing from Liverpool John Moores University.

When he's not at work, Mark enjoys days out with his family, reading, walking his dogs, and watching his son's football team. He also plays for a county 8-ball pool team.