Meet The Team
Out of our belief that collectively small changes make a big difference, the Sass & Belle team work hard together to create greener products, sustainable solutions and ethical practices that shine throughout our whole business.
Tonton Pelczynski
Head of Design
Product design is at the heart of what we do, and a key area in which we can become more sustainable as a company. The Design Team are constantly questioning our choice of materials, and work closely with suppliers to source the most responsible options and processes. We aim to design functionality into our products, to make them useful and long-lasting, while keeping the playfulness and charm that we are known for as a brand. Being on the Sustainability Committee helps me to focus on concrete goals, and motivates me to always keep improving.
Yelda Brown
Compliance Manager
I am excited to be part of Sass & Belle's Sustainability team. We look for ways to use more sustainable products in our range. We don’t just worry about the product itself but we also aim to reduce as much transit and product packaging as possible, using recyclable materials where we can. I am also conscious in my personal life how I can live more sustainable way. Especially with plastic food containers, I use some of them as a seed tray. I compost my food waste. This a journey that I will always be in, for me and for our planet.
Richard Stone
Founder
I believe it is essential to put sustainability and ethical trading at the forefront of how we operate as a company, to help us become the giftware market leader that puts the planet before profit. At home I try to be as sustainable as possible through actions such as chosing reusable nappies, swapping to a plug-in hybrid car, to growing our own veggies. From materials and packaging we use, through to working practices, and the suppliers we work with, at Sass & Belle we are on a journey of change, putting global and social responsibility first and foremost.
Chloe Mills
Design Manager
I want to make positive change for the future of our planet & my role gives me the opportunity to learn and make better choices. My team and I are responsible for making conscious decisions throughout the design journey. This starts with the materials we plan to use and work with, along with the finish or embellishment we may add to the product or packaging. As designers we work closely with our Product Development team to ensure we are using manufacturing processes & materials that are sustainable for the environment.