Inkerman was launched in 1996 by founding partners Louise Eadie and Kiki Grigson. Kiki and Louise created Inkerman to support a growing and increasingly demanding corporate gift market. 

Inkerman is a British company providing luxury gifts to the Business Sector and have dedicated consultants who will help clients choose a selection of gifts to fit their brief and budget. Inkerman also specialise in producing one-off pieces, creating bespoke proposals and designing special commissions. Inkerman work primarily with British based, highly regarded and skilled craftsmen.

The experience Inkerman has in producing products for occasions such as company anniversaries, sporting events and industry awards is extensive. The sales team are currently working on projects for Barclays, Nomura, Vodafone, The Lanesborough Hotel, BlackBerry/Research in Motion, Hoares Bank, Uefa and Zurich, and are the preferred trophy supplier for the John Smith’s Grand National and the Jockey Club Racecourses including Sandown, Epsom and Kempton.

'Quality, value and presentation are all imperative in the business gift market - but account for little without service. A faultless service is crucial to the corporate gift buyer who requires an efficient and immediate response to inquiries and orders.'

Kiki Grigson and Louise Eadie

Kiki and Louise previously worked together at Tiffany & Co where Kiki was Director of the Corporate Division. They both have over 15 years experience of working in the corporate gift business especially working at director level with large blue chip companies to fulfill their gift requirements.

As well as running Inkerman, both Kiki and Louise still focus primarily on sales and work with clients to discuss briefs, propose existing products and to design and produce custom made products.

They choose new products, research and visit exhibitions to find the hottest new designers and producers of luxury products, oversee the production of brochures and make all the important decisions for the company. Kiki is also responsible for overseeing and directing Inkerman's marketing and PR decisions. 

 Name: Kiki Grigson

 What I do: Run the company with Louise

 Favourite Inkerman product: Wooden  Backgammon board

 When I grew up I wanted to be: A Blue Peter  presenter

Name: Louise Eadie

What I do: Run the company with Kiki

Favourite Inkerman product: The new London  skyline collection

When I grew up I wanted to be: competing in  the Olympics

Sally Hindley

Sally joined Inkerman in 2002 after previously working with Louise and Kiki at Tiffany. She has wide experience of the sports sponsorship business. Sally is one of our top sales executives and works around the clock to fulfil orders, discuss product ideas and options with her clients and always ensures that she delivers the best possible service.

Name: Sally Hindley

What I do: Sales Consultant

Favourite Inkerman product: Thermos in leather case

When I grew up I wanted to be: Vivienne Westwood

Mark Morgan 

Mark joined Inkerman in 1999 after previously working with Kiki and Louise at Tiffany. He has over twelve years experience of the corporate gift business and has worked with his clients to create some really stunning one off pieces and memorable gifts for many corporate and sporting events. His most recent work has included designing the trophies for the John Smith's Grand National.

 Name: Mark Morgan

 What I do: Everything!

 Favourite Inkerman product: Crystal  fruit  bowl with Sterling silver foot

 When I grew up I wanted to be: a pilot

Leonie Raw

Leonie joined Inkerman in 2008 after finishing a degree in History at Nottingham Trent University. She splits her time between working with Louise on her projects and Sally on hers. Since starting at Inkerman she can already boast the trophies for the Epsom Derby and trophies for Ascot Races amongst her work.

Name: Leonie Raw

What I do: (Sales Assistant) Sally and Louise's slave!

Favourite Inkerman product: David Redman Red Martini glasses

When I grew up I wanted to be: A teacher

Anna Barbiera

Anna has been our book keeper since 2008, previously managing the accounts at a publishing company. 

 Name: Anna Barbiera

What I do: Book keeper

Favourite Inkerman product: Cocktail mixer

When I grew up I wanted to be: I'm far too old to remember 

Sylvia Mucek

Sylvia has been our stock and despatch manager since the end of 2007. Her job includes everything from ordering stock, to overseeing the wrapping and delivery of all our gifts.

Name: Sylvia

What I do: Organise all incoming and outgoing dispatches, liaise with couriers and run the wrapping department

Favourite Inkerman product: Ruby cocktail shaker with the matching Martini glasses

When I grew up I wanted to be: a teacher in a nursery school

Aga & Sanita

Aga and Sanita are the Inkerman wrappers. They make sure that all our orders are delivered on time and that each gift is wrapped and ribboned to the high Inkerman standard.