We recently celebrated an incredible milestone for our Managing Director, Wesley Bourne - 30 years with Bournes!
Wesley's journey with Bournes started at a very young age, working as a removals porter and learning the ropes (or should we say, the stairs – with that first European job hauling a washing machine to a third-floor flat in Belgium... without a lift!). From those early days, travelling across Europe with the team, earning his HGV licence at 18, and then on to University to study Business, Wesley has seen it all. He spent a valuable year at UTS HQ in Amsterdam and UniGroup HQ in St. Louis learning about our global business, before returning to Bournes, where he climbed the ranks with the same determination he used to conquer those stairs.
Since becoming Managing Director in 2014, Wesley has been the driving force behind Bournes’ growth into a respected, award-winning Corporate Mover, while never losing sight of our roots in private moving and as a trusted trade partner to our valued colleagues across the world. As we approach Bournes' 150th anniversary in 2025, Wesley has truly made HIS first 30 years count - navigating the daily challenges of the industry with a mix of grit, grace, and a good sense of humour.
In his own words "I don’t think there has been one year that has passed that hasn’t been interesting, challenging and more importantly where I haven’t learnt something. Our industry is unique in that way. However, the most important thing for me within the last 30 years has not been the achievements, but the people I have been fortunate enough to work with, within and external to Bournes. Everyone I have had the pleasure to meet and work alongside has guided and influenced my career in one way or another and for that, I am truly grateful. Of course, Bournes holds a special place in my heart and in that of my family, but the memories of everyone who has supported me and the company throughout the last 30 years, really have made the difference."
Wesley didn't want a fuss to celebrate, but the team couldn’t resist. So, naturally, we threw a mini celebration at HQ because what’s 30 years without a little party, right?