RBT has been nominated as an innovation finalist in the prestigious Medilink Business Awards for Viridis – our novel, environmentally responsible, water-based disinfectant. Click the logo to read our press release.

The world needs a quantum leap in disinfectant technology.

We are providing it.

​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.

Christine Brander
Executive Chair & 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.

Adam Shay
CEO

Adam joined RBT in July 2022 to lead the business on our next stage of growth. A graduate of the Queensland University of Technology and Wharton Business School, Adam’s corporate experience spans 20 + years, leading and growing businesses in Australia, UK, Asia and the US.

​With a background in customer service, sales and marketing Adam is at the forefront of our customer and distributor relationships whilst helping RBT open new markets. An avid promoter of innovation, Adam is focused on ensuring RBT’s products and approach remain ahead of the game in disinfection and sanitisation.  

Gracy LeBeau
Director of Technical Projects & 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.