'We are changing the way we disinfect our world' |
Gracy Lebeau
Director of Technical Projects and Head of R&D
Director of Technical Projects and Head of R&D
'We are changing the way we disinfect our world' |
We need a quantum leap in disinfectant technology.Established in 2008, RBT is managed and run by the original founders with financial backing and commercial assistance from a group of experienced private investors and supported by operational teams in production, warehousing, despatch and finance. Why we do this Traditional disinfectants (even those under our sink) are both ineffective and toxic to us and our environment. Typically disinfectants and sanitisers eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, but have no effect on particularly harmful pathogens such as Norovirus, E-coli and coronaviruses. In addition, alcohol based products evaporate quickly meaning they are only effective for a very short time period. Even today, most disinfectants in the marketplace originate from chemical weapon experiments developed during word war 1. Whilst less toxic than the original formulas, they still enter our land and rivers, destroying wildlife and infiltrating the water we drink. Driven by personal experience, The RBT team do not accept traditional ingredients as a viable answer to disinfection today. |
Christine Brander
CEO & Founder |
Christine is at the heart of Residual Barrier Technology. Educated at Cranfield University and Director of the UK's largest catering supplier, Christine now focusses her attention on finding an alternative way to protect us and our world from bacteria and infection.
A natural entrepreneur with extensive commercial and financial experience, Christine has built a team around her of dedicated experts to ensure the success of the RBT mission. Having successfully brought product to market, Christine continues to push the strategic development of RBTs range to address specific client requirements. |
Nick Swan
Commercial Director |
A graduate of the University of Oxford, Nick Swan focussed his career in the global financial world and has a proven track record in revenue growth, client liason, brokerage and hedge fund management. With over 30 years experience, Nick now oversees RBTs financial aspects as Executive Chairman, ensuring the company makes the right strategic decisions and legal actions.
An experienced investor in start up companies, Nick joined the RBT team with a passion to make a real, tangible difference in our world. He is instrumental in acquiring research and development investment, grant applications and financial terms to ensure the success of RBT. |
Gracy Lebeau
Director of Technical Projects and Head of R&D |
Gracy holds a PhD in Microbiology from Coventry University, UK; MSc in Agricultural Microbiology from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India and a BSc in Agriculture from Assam Agricultural University, India.
She has worked as Regulatory Affairs Manager, Technical and Product Development Manager and spent over 5 years working developing products for commercial companies (including RBT) some of which have now successfully been commercialised and patented. Gracy has extensive experience in biocides, medical device and hygiene and takes responsibilities for the technical side of the business at RBT as Director of Technical Projects and Head of R&D. |
Andrew Deacon
Compliance and Quality Manager |
Andrew is an experienced manager in the medical device sector, specialising in the management of Quality Management Systems and the development of new product and production processes.
His familiarity with integrating product growth and production into Quality Management Systems is key in helping to ensure that RBT’s products continue to be made to the high standards that our customers expect. |
Stuart Gleghorn
Operations Director |
Stuart brings extensive engineering knowledge to RBT, having worked at Rolls Royce and food logistics importer, Fyfes. Alongside Christine, Stuart was instrumental in growing a manufacturing business to become the largest supplier of catering equipment in the UK.
He now oversees production of RBTs equipment and solutions, managing partner relations, production protocols and investor relations with an aim to change the outlook for our future. |
Hannah Brander
Operations Manager |
Hannah brings extensive management experience from the retail sector to her role as Operations Manager at RBT.
She performs a vital central role in the everyday running of the RBT business with responsibilities ranging from purchasing, purchase ledger, sales, client and supplier liaison and supporting the management team across the business. Hannah is key to the operational growth of the business. |