Our People
Meet The team
Managing Director
30 plus years in business running and managing a top 100 IFA business which Chris started in the mid 80’s advising a mixture of HNW Private Clients and tech Corporate Clients such as Microsoft, HP, Orange etc.
Chairman
Christopher headed up Gateley PLC’s Reading office, in the heart of the UK’s Thames Valley to a team of 50 strong in 4 years. He started his legal career as a commercial property lawyer and soon became the Managing Partner of Pitmans LLP at the age of 31. During his 27 years as Managing Partner the business grew from 40 to approaching 250 staff. Christopher set up the international legal network, MI InterAct in 1992, later becoming Chairman. He set up the Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards and has judged the same for over 25 years.
Head Of Technology
Founder and creator of Compass, Ryan is a self-taught programmer of six years' experience and has worked in the tax industry for nearly a decade. Having designed many internal systems for tax practice, he was the perfect choice to create the UK's first comprehensive, accurate SDLT calculation tool.
Lead Software Developer
Ben is an experienced Web and Software Developer with 10 years expertise under his belt. Proficient in the Whole Adobe
Suite as well as coding in HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, jQuery and more. In the past, Ben has worked with some big names
including Adidas, Samsung, Dominoes and Wickes.
Associate Systems Developer
Having worked as Systems Developer since the project started Callum is well versed in helping manage the day to day running of Compass. His responsibilities involve quality assurance, internal testing and the co-ordination of new developments.
Systems Support Engineer
5+ years’ experience as a certified technician configuring and supporting IT systems and networks. Proficient in web technologies including HTML, CSS, JS, node.js, git, Mongo DB and Adobe Photoshop.
Software Developer
Despite a great fascination for computers and programming in his youth, Marc only started a career as a database application developer in 2003. Since then he has worked for various clients on numerous projects at home and abroad. This has resulted in database applications for, among others, the legal sector, aviation industry, healthcare industry, warehouse and project management. The knowledge gained in recent years are helpful when it comes to developing complex applications like Compass.
Digital Marketing Assistant
Melissa joined the Compass team in 2022 and handles all Social Media and Digital Onboarding and communications with Compass clients.
Sales Support Executive
Jenni joined the Compass Team in April 2021, Assistant to the Management team, organising the Meetings, Presentations and deals with any front-line Sales enquiries.
Managing Director
30 plus years in business running and managing a top 100 IFA business which Chris started in the mid 80’s advising a mixture of HNW Private Clients and tech Corporate Clients such as Microsoft, HP, Orange etc.
Chairman
Christopher headed up Gateley PLC’s Reading office, in the heart of the UK’s Thames Valley to a team of 50 strong in 4 years. He started his legal career as a commercial property lawyer and soon became the Managing Partner of Pitmans LLP at the age of 31. Christopher set up the international legal network, MI InterAct in 1992, later becoming Chairman. He set up the Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards and has judged the same for over 25 years.
Head Of Technology
Founder and creator of Compass, Ryan is a self-taught programmer of six years' experience and has worked in the tax industry for nearly a decade. Having designed many internal systems for tax practice, he was the perfect choice to create the UK's first comprehensive, accurate SDLT calculation tool.
Lead Software Developer
Ben is an experienced Web and Software Developer with 10 years expertise under his belt. Proficient in the Whole Adobe
Suite as well as coding in HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, jQuery and more. In the past, Ben has worked with some big names
including Adidas, Samsung, Dominoes and Wickes.
Associate Systems Developer
Having worked as Systems Developer since the project started Callum is well versed in helping manage the day to day running of Compass. His responsibilities involve quality assurance, internal testing and the co-ordination of new developments.
Systems Support Engineer
5+ years’ experience as a certified technician configuring and supporting IT systems and networks. Proficient in web technologies including HTML, CSS, JS, node.js, git, Mongo DB and Adobe Photoshop.
Software Developer
Despite a great fascination for computers and programming in his youth, Marc only started a career as a database application developer in 2003. Since then he has worked for various clients on numerous projects at home and abroad. This has resulted in database applications for, among others, the legal sector, aviation industry, healthcare industry, warehouse and project management.
Software Developer
After a career in the automotive industry Graham sold his company in 2002 to concentrate on building software systems. This combination of business experience and coding has resulted in work for international clients including offshore finance, military aviation, motorsport, manufacturing and the NHS. An eclectic background well suited to unravel the complexities of SDLT!
Digital Marketing Assistant
Melissa joined the Compass team in 2022 and handles all Social Media and Digital Onboarding and communications with Compass clients.
Sales Support Executive
Jenni joined the Compass Team in April 2021, Assistant to the Management team, organising the Meetings, Presentations and deals with any front-line Sales enquiries.
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