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MEET OUR TEAM

Our team is comprised of genuinely gifted minds

Company Director

Michael Li-Rouse

With over 20 years of experience in the orthotic and prosthetic industry for both the private and public sector, Mike started as an orthopaedic technician with the NHS.

With over 20 years of experience in the orthotic and prosthetic industry for both the private and public sector, Mike started as an orthopaedic technician with the NHS. An opportunity to move into prosthetics is where he found his love and passion for silicone prosthetics. In 2016, Mike took a complete leap of faith and founded The Silicone Centre with his wife and business partner Sarah.
Company Director

Sarah Li-Rouse

Following a long career in the corporate world, working for several UK leading supermarkets and brand leaders within the grocery sector, Sarah wanted to embark on a new challenge and realise a lifelong dream of being a business owner.

Following a long career in the corporate world, working for several UK leading supermarkets and brand leaders within the grocery sector, Sarah wanted to embark on a new challenge and realise a lifelong dream of being a business owner. With her husband Mike's technical expertise and Sarah's commercial background, the start of a successful business partnership was born.
Lead Silicone Technician

Ratna Gurung

With a BA (hons) in Model Design, specialising in sculpting, Ratna came to us in January 2023 for work experience, to expand her creative skill set.

With a BA (hons) in Model Design, specialising in sculpting, Ratna came to us in January 2023 for work experience, to expand her creative skill set. After volunteering for a few weeks, Ratna joined us permanently in February 2023.

If Ratna isn't cooking up a storm in the kitchen, she is spending time with her niece.

Business Administrator

Louise Fairclough

With a BA (hons) in Business Studies, Louise joined us in March 2023 following a long career in operations and marketing in the IT industry.

With a BA (hons) in Business Studies, Louise joined us in March 2023 following a long career in operations and marketing in the IT industry.

Louise enjoys travelling, high adrenaline sports, and is a keen mountain biker, but Karate is her main passion.

Lead Silicone Technician

Gabriella Kennedy

With a BA (hons) in Makeup for Media and Performance, Gabby started her career at Madame Tussauds (Merlin Entertainment Group), before joining us in January 2022.

With a BA (hons) in Makeup for Media and Performance, Gabby started her career at Madame Tussauds (Merlin Entertainment Group), before joining us in January 2022. She is a huge animal lover and has an obsession for plants.
Trainee Silicone Technician

Molly Evans

With a BA (hons) in Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Performance, and a Foundation Degree in Art & Design, Molly also starter her career at Madame Tussauds (Merlin Entertainment Group), before joining us in April 2024.

With a BA (hons) in Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Performance, and a Foundation Degree in Art & Design, Molly also starter her career at Madame Tussauds (Merlin Entertainment Group), before joining us in April 2024.

Molly enjoys playing netball and likes to create greeting cards and paintings for family and friends.

Workshop Manager

Ray Gooding

With a BA (Hons) and Foundation Degree in Media Makeup, Ray spent 9 successful years as a Freelance Makeup Artist and Beautician.

With a BA (Hons) and Foundation Degree in Media Makeup, Ray spent 9 successful years as a Freelance Makeup Artist and Beautician. Keen to share her wealth of experience, she took on a role as an associate lecturer for level 2 & level 3 courses in Media Hair and Makeup, before joining us in August 2024.
Trainee Silicone Technician

Leanna Jones

Having completed a level 2 and level 3 NVQ in Hairdressing during the pandemic, Leanna went on to gain a BA (hons) degree in Media Makeup in 2024 and joined us later that year.

Having completed a level 2 and level 3 NVQ in Hairdressing during the pandemic, Leanna went on to gain a BA (hons) degree in Media Makeup in 2024 and joined us later that year.
After prioritising her family for the past 6 years and completing her education, she is finally embarking on her career journey.
Support Technician

Stuart Murdoch

Prosthetics and special effects have been a lifelong passion of Stuart's since his early childhood. Following a long and successful career as a Kitchen Manager, Stuart joined us in November 2024 for some work experience, before becoming a permanent member of the team in March 2025.

Prosthetics and special effects have been a lifelong passion of Stuart's since his early childhood. Following a long and successful career as a Kitchen Manager, Stuart joined us in November 2024 for some work experience, before becoming a permanent member of the team in March 2025.

At The Silicone Centre, our team combines years of industry experience with creativity and innovation to produce high-quality, custom silicone solutions. With diverse expertise across various fields, we work collaboratively to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you’re looking for tailored advice, product solutions, or technical expertise, we’re here to help. Don’t hesitate to get in touch—our team is always ready to assist and answer any questions you may have.