We thought we would do away with the boring bios. The below answers should give a glimpse of each team member’s personality…!
The Hive Network
Sally Green
Co-Founder & Editorial Director
Which historical figure would you like to be?
Boudicca- screaming and roaring from my chariot whilst kicking some roman ass
Noj Mather
Co-Founder & Commercial Director
Favourite quote?
“A day without laughter is a day wasted” – Charlie Chaplin
Paul Kehoe
Chief Commercial Officer
What is the sound you love the most?
The “thwack” of a well hit golf shot – very rare with my swing!
Kate Rowney
Marketing Director
Who would play you in a film of your life?
A Maltese Chaka Khan
Lydia Matthews
Chief Operating Officer
Favourite quote?
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results” – Albert Einstein – an oldie but timeless!
Judi Faithful
Event Operations Director
What is the sound you love the most?
The sound of a crackling fire – conjuring up memories of cozy nights with friends and a glass of red wine…perfect.
Lorna Andrews
Platform Manager
If you could time travel, where would you go?
Ancient Egypt and the Tudor period, or into the future to explore the universe!
Rakhee Gudka
Accounts Manager
What would you name your boat if you had one?
Elia – It’s the beach I got married on & my daughter’s name!
Taz Shariff
Chief Engagement Officer & Partnerships Director
What is the sound you love the most?
The sound of my children’s laughter.
Dee Champaneri
Senior Event Manager
What would you name your boat if you had one?
Shore Thing.
Holly Kirkpatrick
Marketing Executive
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Any form of potato but especially chips.
Frances Rose
Head of Content
If you could time travel, where would you go?
Ancient Greece
The Retail Hive
Corey Newfield
Director of Retail
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
Strawberry Cheesecake Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream. I’ve been known to put away an entire 500ml tub in one sitting with no shame.
Frankie Shand
Senior Marketing Manager
What is the sound you love the most?
The crunch of fresh snow beneath my skis.
Mike Nelson
Head of Member Acquisition
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
Crispy duck and pancakes all day long!
Tom Jones
Key Account Director
What is the sound you love the most?
The sound I love the most is my children both laughing at my awful ‘Dad jokes’.
Rose Crowhurst
Senior Community Manager
If you could time travel, where would you go?
I would like to travel to Ancient Egypt. It was so advanced compared to the rest of the world.
Sophie McCallum
Senior Conference Producer
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
My mum’s roast dinners, they are elite!
Liza Zhelezova
Senior Community Manager
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
I’d eat pasta, any shape, and form, any sauce – all day.
Monique Millington
Partnership Director
What is the sound you love the most?
The sound I love the most is that of riding a horse; it’s a mixture of their hooves and their breathing. Could be clip clopping along a quiet lane, or crunching through leaves or galloping across a field. Obviously best if you’re on the horse at the time… !!! Definitely my “Happy Place”.
Lydia Rose
Growth Executive
What is the sound you love the most?
For me, It’s anything from nature! The ocean waves at the beach are my absolute favourite.
The Finance Hive
Liam Heraty
Director
What would you name your boat if you had one?
The Argo
Evangeline Twyford
Community Director
If you could time travel, where would you go?
1920s Paris!
Ben Nash
Partnerships Manager
If you were stranded on an island, what would you choose to take with you?
Scuba Diving Equipment, Golf Clubs, Floating Golf Balls and an unlimited supply of Red Wine. That should keep me entertained!
Despoina Koutentaki
Editorial Director
If you could live anywhere, where would you live and why?
I would live on an island. There’s nothing better than being around the sea every day—everything improves: your office/house view, your morning runs, your late evening walks, your motivation.
Becky Moore
Community Manager
What would you name your boat if you had one?
Fish and Ships
Ellie Roston
Marketing Manager
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
Sushi, sushi, sushi, hot or cold, I’m not fussy!
Alexandra Bond
Growth Executive
If you could live anywhere, where would you live and why?
Italy, skiing in the winter and swimming in the summer – and the food!
Nathan Byrne
Community Manager
What is the sound you love the most?
My cat’s little chirps of disapproval when I get home after being out all day!
