Meet the team
Mark Lowden
Chief Executive Officer
Mark has been with Downland for 8 years. His philosophy with Downland and why he enjoys working at Downland is that it is a place where development continually happens and the potential has no boundaries.
When he isn’t at Downland, Mark enjoys being out walking or playing a round of golf.
Sophie Smith
UK Franchise Director
Sophie Smith is our UK Franchise Director and has recently returned to Downland after a ten year break. She loved it so much she couldn’t stay away!
Sophie has always been involved in Agriculture, working in various roles across the UK wide Agri merchant trade, she is also a RAMA/SQP.
At weekends Sophie is most likely to be found up a Cumbrian Fell or Yorkshire Dale with her team of Pointers.
Neil Banerjee
Marketing Manager
Our newest member of Downland, Neil comes with a wealth of marketing experience. He was excited to join Downland for the culture, people and products.
An interesting fact about Neil is that he once opened the batting at school with Dominic Cummings!
Jenny Urwin
Communications Manager
Jenny is the one that you will mostly get when you ring up the Downland Head Office. Here to help with your enquiries and to update the information when needed.
She joined last year after moving back to Cumbria from Manchester, so she can be closer to the Lakes and cold water swimming!