Directors
Michael Gough
Michael has been an active part of the business from a very young age with his Dad and Grandad. He drove for the company until 2005 when he came off the road to concentrate on running the traffic and administrative side of the business. He has been crucial in the expansion of the business over the past 20 years. He has worked closely with his brother Simon Gough during this time to grow the business whilst maintaining the highest possible standard of fleet on the road.
Michael is the Transport Manager for A E Gough & Sons Ltd and also manages a huge amount of business administration using his vast industry knowledge behind the scenes. He loves the industry and plays an active role within the RHA, helping shape the industry for future years. When the company went Limited in 2020 he became a director alongside his brother but in November 2021 Simon decided it was time to take a step back so Michael's wife Barbra joined him as a director to push the business forward. |
Barbra Gough
Barbra married Michael in 1993 and became a member of the team in 2000 when she took on the part-time role of finance administrator. Barbra worked part time for the company alongside working for the local authority in various roles, the last one being Community Manager at Ysgol Trefonnen. Whilst working for both organisations she also completed a BA Hons in Business and Leadership which has helped in both roles. In 2020 she took the decision to cover Angharad's maternity leave and take on the challenge of working for the company full-time. She was heavily involved in the business changing status in 2020 becoming a Limited Company, she took on project managing the building of the new offices. This was a time consuming project but has enabled the administrative side of the business to grow in order to support the operation of the vehicles.
In the November of 2021 Barbra became a Director of the business alongside her husband Michael when Simon decided to retire. They are hoping to grow the company over the coming years and are looking forward to the exciting times ahead. |
Office Staff
Simon Gough |
Angharad Hyde |
Simon joined the business when he left school at 16 working as a mechanic. There were fewer lorries on the road at this time so at 21 he went on the road full time. He loved the driving but in 2006 he came off the road and joined Michael in the Office. He became crucial in the transport department due to his vast geographical knowledge. Simon works hard to get the lorries looking as good as they do and keeping on top of the maintenance. He takes great pride in the appearance of the fleet. Both Simon and Michael made great partners as they both excel in different areas. Following the move to the new office he has worked closely with Rhys and Daniel to pass on his knowledge of the traffic planning. In November 2021 Simon decided to step back from his directorship and cut down his hours. Simon is still working part-time Simons dedication and hard work over the years has been fantastic and he definitely deserves time to relax and take life a little more easy.
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Angharad, Michael's daughter, has worked in the family business since she was 14 and is a member of the fourth generation. After graduating from University in 2018 she started full time and is helping to modernise the business.
She works closely with the traffic team monitoring the work but her main role is compliance. She ensures all TASCC and FORS is kept up to date and adhered. She is developing her knowledge in the industry, currently completing her CPC in transport Management. She is looking forward to her future in the company in the years to come. |
Gill Evans |
Daniel Hyde |
Gill joined the business in January of 2015 and works part time in the administrative team. She is the first member of the team that is not family and helps to balance the team brilliantly. She is incredibly patient and understands the dynamic of the family business, she is patient and thorough which is vital in the busy office environment.
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Dan has worked for the company since July 2016 and following the building of the new offices he came off the road and joined the traffic office team. He has been training alongside Michael and Simon gaining the experience and understanding in traffic planning. In December 2021 he married into the family and along side his wife, Angharad, is passionate about what the future holds for the company and looks forward to supporting all involved in it's growth.
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Cerys Gough |
Rhys Gough |
Cerys is another member of the 4th generation who works in the administrative side of the office at weekends. She enjoys the family business and has worked here for several years now. Following her outstanding GSCE results she is now working towards her A Levels and in the process of exploring her options for university but is still devoted to working Friday, Saturdays and during the holidays when possible.
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Rhys, Michael’s son, is part of the 4th generation. He joined the office team back in August of 2023 after doing 12 months on the road, 6 months on our tarmac contract and 6 months bulking. He went out and met a lot of our customers and suppliers and gained valuable knowledge of how the job works for our drivers. Now working in the office and workshop, he spends most of the week in the planning office and the weekend doing any necessary maintenance he can. He loves all the truck shows so makes great effort to go to as many as possible. He is looking forward to what the future brings and ready to go full steam ahead into the future.
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Rusty and Jasper Gough
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Rusty is chief of security and takes pride in guarding the yard in Llandrindod Wells. If you come too close he will lick you to death. He's a cherished member of the team.
"I like biscuits, Woof! Woof!" |