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TEAM SHEET

ALEX BARRIE

ALEX BARRIE

Head of Strategy

Alex comes from the music industry having held senior strategy positions at Warner, Napster and Soundcloud.

CHRISTIE SMITH

CHRISTIE SMITH

Global Talent Leader

Christie has experienced 4 decades at the top of organisations including Accenture, Apple and Deloitte.

DAVID ELLIS

DAVID ELLIS

Founder & Chief Executive

David founded Maikai after a 9-year stint as Chief Executive of Harlequins Rugby Club.

KIRAN JAYARAM

KIRAN JAYARAM

Education Lead

Kiran leads our schools programme, helping teachers drive impact in the classroom.

MAX VAN ZYL

MAX VAN ZYL

Associate

With a Major in International Relations, Max brings a geopolitical perspective to the Maikai team.

RICHARD KENDALL

RICHARD KENDALL

Commercial Finance

Richard is a founder and NED, working in sustainability and impact for 20 years.

ANDY YOUNG

ANDY YOUNG

Sports Finance Leader

Andy brings a unique insight into sport to our advisory having spent 6 years as CFO for City Football Group.

CRISTA CULLEN

CRISTA CULLEN

Olympian and Impact Leader

Crista is a triple Olympian and leader in sustainability, running her own charity Tofauti.

FIONA VICKERS

FIONA VICKERS

Global Digital Talent Leader

Fiona is a Senior Client Partner at a global search firm, leading their Digital Practice in EMEA.

MADELEINE ELLIS

MADELEINE ELLIS

Digital Transformation Specialist

Madeleine brings over two decades of experience in strategic leadership and digital transformation.

OLIVER SIMPSON

OLIVER SIMPSON

Enterprise Advisor

Oliver is a seasoned commercial leader and strategist and a passionate advocate of equality.

VINCE MAYNE

VINCE MAYNE

Mentorship Advisor

Vince is a dedicated sports leader, community advocate, and World Transplant Games medalist.

CHARLY CLASSEN

CHARLY CLASSEN

Sports Media Leader

Charly brings extensive experience in European sports television, digital media, and business partnerships.

DANIEL GILL

DANIEL GILL

Education Board Advisor

Danny brings a career's worth of experience education, integrating social enterprise into school life.

JOSIE HALL

JOSIE HALL

Community Manager

Josie helps founders, educators, and future technologists build communities.

MATTHEW LOCSIN

MATTHEW LOCSIN

Global Innovation Leader

Matt is a Vice President at Publicis Sapient, where he leads the firm's practice for innovation.

RICHARD COTTON

RICHARD COTTON

Co-Founder

After lengthy stints at Coca-Cola and TBWA\, Richard joined the Maikai leadership team.

ZOE STEELE

ZOE STEELE

Account Director

Zoe leads our client delivery, ensuring that every project is completed flawlessly.

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