Name
Nikki Castley
Nickname
Nikster or 'Castley'
Job Title
Commercial Manager
Catch-phrase / favourite quote?
'Before my time'
What do you do at the Cress Company?
Overseeing and building strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts & supply terms, managing the pricing stratagies, keeping the Buying & Purchasing Teams in check, and spotting new opportunities to keep Cress growing and our customers happy and never saying no to an event invitation!
If you could choose any product from the Cress brochure, what would it be & why?
I am a big truffle fan; I can happily get through a bag of Torres Truffle Crisps.
Where did you work before Cress Co and what did you do?
I was an Assisstant Buyer at Dobbies Garden Centres.
What is your favourite part of your job?
Without a doubt, it's all about the product and the opportunity to collaborate with some of the UK's finest brands.
What would be your last supper?
A full 3 course meal at one of my favourite restaurants (Little Miss India).
Starter: Sunehra Jhinga (prawns marinated in lemon, turmeric & saffron)
Main: Chicken Dum Biryani
Dessert: Phirnee Brulee (rice cooked with milk, coconut cream & blueberries)
Tea or coffee?
Strong black coffee
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Shop!!! And maybe first-class tickets flying with Emirates to somewhere hot & sunny.
What was your first job?
Bank Officer with the Bank of Scotland
What is top on your bucket list?
A trip to Japan