SALES
Ben Newell
QLD/NT Business Manager
Ben has been in the sport and teamwear industry for over 20 years and brings with him plenty of experience and an understanding of the expectations sporting clubs have for their apparel both on and off the field. Ben has a keen love for hockey and has been involved as a player or coach for over 40 years.
Chris Swanson
SA Business Manager
Chris has been in the sporting industry for 15 years and has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the custom-teamwear industry and community sports landscape. Chris has played numerous sports with AFL, basketball and tennis being his focus, but also enjoys a casual round of golf on weekends.
Darren Buckby
Director of Cycling/Triathlon
Blackchrome is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Buckby into the role of ‘Director of Cycling/Triathlon’ with immediate effect. Darren is well known throughout the cycling and triathlon community and has a portfolio of experience in textile technology, sales and marketing. Darren is ready to help all our customers with his cycling knowledge and industry experience.
ACCOUNTS
Prasad Mudiyanselage
Cost Accountant
Prasad is responsible for many critical procedures including international logistics, customs and duty procedures. He assesses production costs so we can provide the most competitive prices for our customers.
Kate Bart
Accounts Receivable
Lyndal ensures payments are received from customers for Blackchrome goods. Her dedication to her work ensures all accounts are accounted for and taken care of.
ARTWORK COORDINATORS
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION & LOGISTICS
Kate Bart
Administration Manager
Kate has been involved in club sport for 40 years and had over a decade of experience in club administration. Kate is responsible for all aspects of our club webstores and customer orders. Her attention to detail and dedication to accuracy ensures all of our webstore customers have a seamless ordering experience.
Adam Spry
Storeman
Adam is responsible for the dispatch and logistics of our customers' orders. From the moment that our shipments arrive into our Adelaide warehouse to the point of delivery, Adam oversees all the logistics to make sure all orders arrive on time. Adam is also a keen cyclist and enjoys riding on both road and gravel.
MARKETING
MANAGEMENT
Prakash Sagar
Production Director
Prakash has been involved in the manufacturing of textiles and apparel for 30 years. He is the backbone of our production systems and custom-built our production software, meaning it is adaptable to the ever-changing needs of our business.
In memory…
Mark 'Bass' Bassett
1970 - 2023
Loving father, passionate sportsperson and inspiring leader who dedicated over 20 years to building the brand we know and love. We wouldn't be here without him. Will never be forgotten
Mark 'Ingers' Ingram
1974 - 2018
Loving husband and father, dedicated and passionate colleague and friend. Will be fondly remembered. YNWA