Meet the team
Over 100 years of collective expertise
Dominator Depackaging is run by Rowan Food and Biomass Engineering, a family business based in Gloucestershire, serving customers globally.
Phil Rowan, Managing Director
Phil focusses on machine engineering, innovation and product development. With qualifications in mechanical engineering, his experience lies in animal feed mill engineering and management and in his previous role he was Chief Mechanical Engineer responsible for 18 feed mills. He has designed and commissioned new feed mills across the UK, Saudi Arabia and South Africa and started his own business in 2007.
His design of the Dominator Depackaging Machine is now a core part of our business, and the continuous improvement of this solution, alongside wider consultancy work, keeps him on the frontline of the business.
Outside of work, Phil is a family man who loves spending time with his grandchildren and a passion for anything with an engine.
Matthew Rowan, Director
Matt qualified as an electrical engineer, however his interests took him to more industrial type work and he went on to gain experience in roles doing maintenance for a heat treatment company, as well as a credit card manufacturer. He joined the business in 2013 as a Project Engineer, later progressing to Director, and now focusses on the sale and commissioning of our flagship product, the Dominator Depackaging machine.
Outside of work, Matt has two young daughters and is a sports enthusiast, enjoying every sport but especially football and golf.
Ken Spreadbury, Project Engineer
Ken joined Rowan Food and Biomass in 2024 as a Project Engineer, responsible for managing the design, manufacture and delivery of individual machines, projects and spares.
Ken brings a wealth of experience, having served a 5 year apprenticeship with an agricultural machinery manufacturer before going on to train as a draftsman, working alongside leading designers and engineers. Initially working as a draftsman for a petro-chemical engineering firm, he went on to grow his experience within a project engineering company, later becoming a Director responsible for the design and construction of grain handling, processing and storage projects throughout the UK – often in excess of 150,000 tonnes of storage capacity.
When he’s not working, Ken is a keen cyclist and can also be found tinkering and riding his classic motorcycles. Music is also a big part of his life, having played in brass bands and groups for over 50 years.
Craig Gillespie, Drawing Office Manager
As a qualified and highly skilled draughtsman, Craig’s appointment has brought our drawing capability in-house, made collaboration with our engineers even closer, and made our process more efficient. This means our customers get the absolute best solution for your needs.
Craig’s studies in industrial design led him to full time work as a draughtsmen, working on anything from simple 2D Autocad drawings to 3D models, steelwork and detailing packages for large structures. He’s led teams, overseeing the quality and accuracy of drawings, is a pro with design software, and we love him for his endless problem solving.
In his spare time Craig loves to listen and collect music, and can be found watching live music and comedy.
Janet Cziganek, Finance and Business Administrator
Having run her own business in South Africa, Janet fits our family business perfectly and brings a wealth of experience, specifically in financial administration and operational accounting. She is our ‘go-to’ for all things account management, invoice reconciliation and has the tough job of keeping Matthew and Phil in check!
Outside of work, Janet loves spending time with her daughters and grandchildren – and when they’re not keeping her busy, she’s scrapbooking, gardening, knitting or crocheting.
Although the newest member of our team, we’d already be lost without her!