The Team

Lee Evans

Lee has worked in orthotics his entire career and boasts more than 30 years' service with the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, which is where he started in 1985 as a 16 year old trainee Orthotic Technician. Lee moved from Trainee to Technician, through to Orthotics Supervisor and then Production Manager, delivering outstanding service and quality to the NHS for several decades, including the many highly complex cases refered to the RNOH. Over the years, Lee has gained extensive knowledge and experience in manufacturing. As Managing Director of Ortholese, Lee oversees all aspects of Ortholese’s operations but remains involved in the day to day manufacture of orthoses and managing the team of technicians.

Samantha Evans

Samantha has more than 30 years’ experience working for international and national UK manufacturing companies, where she held a business development and commercial role including National and Key Account Management and National Sales & Business Development Manager. Professional and knowledgeable, Samantha has experience of training, overseeing staff and UK sales teams. At Animal Orthotics Samantha overseas all aspects of the business and personally looks after all existing and new clients. 

Nicola Brown

A chartered accountant, Nicola oversees all financial aspects of the business. Nicola has worked in finance her whole career and in her role brings governance and accountability to the Ortholese organisation, ensuring we are sustainable and can continue to offer the best service. In her spare time family, fitness and football.

Tina Fletcher-Hill

David Smith

David has worked in orthotics his entire career and boasts more than 30 years experience and knowledge. Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital trained, David has gained extensive knowledge and experience in manufacturing. In his spare time David plays tennis and loves fishing.

Louise Aisthorpe

Louise a highly experienced and dedicated professional with over 20 years of managerial experience. She has excelled in roles such as a Patient Service Manager for the NHS and an office manager in the glass industry. Louise's commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and her ability to effectively lead teams have been instrumental in her success. As a mother of five children her life is very full, Louise enjoys spending time with her family and has a strong interest in spirituality and well-being. Her unwavering dedication, extensive experience, and genuine care for others make her an invaluable asset to our team.

Lorraine Horan

Lorraine is responsible for all things digital. With a background in art, photography and advertising, Lorraine has the perfect eye for design and is responsible for Ortholese's online brand and social media presence. In her own time, Lorraine loves to keep fit and is known for running marathons to raise funds for charity.

Miriam Drahmane

Miriam is a Chartered Marketer, having gained her Masters level post-graduate qualification with CIM. She is also an Honours graduate in Marketing, Fluent in French and German and has had an international marketing career spanning multiple sectors for the last 20 years. A strategic marketer with expertise in both traditional and digital marketing, Miriam’s role within Ortholese is to ensure correct and timely communication with our clients and stakeholders.