Sami Strutt

Education Director

Sami joined The Bernhard Academy as Education Director in April 2024 following a 31 year tenure with BIGGA, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association. At BIGAA  she held various roles centered around the delivery of Learning and Development initiatives for BIGGA members. She was responsible for the development and management of the Continue to […]

Phil Helmn

Programme Leader - Agronomy, Leadership and Management

Phil Helmn is a Master Greenkeeper (1 of a select few worldwide) and has risen through the greenkeeping ranks from trainee to sports turf General Manager. Since leaving college in 1987, where he gained his diploma in sports turf science with honours, he’s lived and breathed golf and greenkeeping all his life. Phil has managed […]

Matthew Axton

Programme Lead: Technical Training and Advisory

Matt joined the Bernhard Academy in June 2026. With a strong background in greenkeeping, he has successfully transitioned into an experienced turf machinery and golf course engineering professional. His career spans both the UK and the Middle East, where he has held senior technical and management roles at some of the industry’s leading venues, including […]

Steven Nixon

Managing Director

Steven Nixon joined Bernhard and Company in 2001 bringing with him a strong background in mechanical engineering and agronomy. Steven has developed a wealth of international business management experience which he uses to guide the company forward.

Angelique Crosnier

Commercial Director

Angelique Crosnier joined Bernhard and Company in 2017, she is now the Commercial Director. She supports the global sales team and  distribution partners by overseeing pricing and sales administration as well as marketing.

Stuart Hall

Stuart Hall

Customer Care Manager

Stuart Hall supports Bernhard Academy with a strong background in greenkeeping and horticultural engineering, and has amassed a total of 34 years of experience in the industry. With a focus on aftercare service. Stuart works with Bernhard and Company as the Customer Care Manager, so he understands the importance of having the right technical information […]