Who we are

OUR PASSION

Children are at the heart of everything we do. At Addo Play, we believe in the joy of the toy. Do you remember that soft teddy you couldn’t put down, your friendly doll that you played with for hours, or beating the grown ups at a board game for the first time? We are passionate about play and love making toys that children will cherish.

Our Vision

Inspiring play every day.

Our Mission

We are a dynamic global toy company creating trustworthy toys at outstanding quality and value.

We care about all the little details meaning that all our toys are thoughtfully designed.

We passionately believe in the joy and benefit that each toy brings through play.

Our Story

The story began in 2015 with a vision to create a fresh, dynamic British toy company.

A toy company that would do things differently.

Starting out with only 2 people and 2 laptops but with a wealth of toy industry knowledge, our CEOs each have over 25 years of experience working in some of the industry’s biggest toy companies.

Addo Play has seen fantastic growth. We are proud of our ever-expanding portfolio of toys, brands and customers.

The key to our success is our hugely passionate and talented team that work together to create toys that delight children all over the world.

Our Journey

We are extremely proud of our achievements.
Take a look at our timeline, to see some of our key moments and milestones.

Meet the Team

Addo Play is driven by an ambitious team whose passion, ethics, energy and sense of fun goes into everything we do. Each team member is selected for their unique talent and because they are amazing at what they do.

  • Ceo / Senior Management Team
  • Product Development
  • Design
  • Operations
  • QA & Compliance
  • Finance & Admin
  • Sales & Marketing
David-Martin

Dave

Co-founder and CEO Co-founder and CEO

Dave is as excited today to be in an industry he loves..

Dave is as excited today to be in an industry he loves as he was when he first joined over 25 years ago. Incredibly proud of Addo Play and our wonderful team, he can’t wait to see the story continue to unfold. When he's not at work, he enjoys time with family & friends, travelling and a good restaurant.

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Mary-Price

Mary

Co-founder and CEO Co-founder and CEO

Mary has worked in toys for as long as she can remember...

Mary has worked in toys for as long as she can remember. She is hugely passionate about the product and cares about all the small details. She loves working closely with the outstanding team around her. When not at work, Mary is found cheering on her 2 boys on the side of a rugby or football pitch.

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Pete-Churchill

Peter

Operations Director Operations Director

Peter is a seasoned professional with a rich background in operations and..

Peter is a seasoned professional with a rich background in operations and supply chain management. Adept at helping companies to grow by building resilient operating systems, he enjoys watching premiership rugby and playing golf.

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Isabelle-Van

Isabelle

Head of Finance, Systems and Process Head of Finance, Systems and Process

Isabelle has over 25 years of experience working in the Finance Department..

Isabelle has over 25 years of experience working in the Finance Department of toy companies and will be in love with numbers forever. Enjoy greatly travelling, going to restaurants, drinking a glass of wine. A real bon vivant.

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Teresa-Hookins

Teresa

Creative Director Creative Director

Born in Zimbabwe, Teresa has lived in the UK since Y2K. She..

Born in Zimbabwe, Teresa has lived in the UK since Y2K. She has 25+ years of experience in the creative industry. She has been integral in bringing to life each of our brands. Her love of colour is evident in how easily she can recite Pantone references.

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Stefanie

International Sales Director International Sales Director

Stefanie is an industry recognised leader in the toy, entertainment and licensing..

Stefanie is an industry recognised leader in the toy, entertainment and licensing sectors with a proven track record of delivering commercial success. With 20+ years of International Sales experience and has lived in Asia, Europe and the UK. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, travel and the great outdoors.

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Caroline-Jones

Caroline

Senior Product Development Manager  Senior Product Development Manager 

Caroline has 20+ years of toy experience across all divisions; buying, licensing,..

Caroline has 20+ years of toy experience across all divisions; buying, licensing, sales, sourcing and product development. Highly driven, dynamic and passionate to create outstanding toys that bring joy to little ones. Achieving results is in her DNA, in and out of work, notably as an international pool hustler!

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Claire-Loxley

Claire

Senior Product Development Manager  Senior Product Development Manager 

Claire has 18+ years of experience in the toy industry and has..

Claire has 18+ years of experience in the toy industry and has spent the last ten working on the ELC brand. Passionate about product development & innovation, and inspired by the history of toys. She enjoys researching home interiors and planning the next corner of her home.

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Jennifer-Ng

Jennifer

Merchandising Supervisor Merchandising Supervisor

Having 15+ years of experience working within the stationery, seasonal & toy..

Having 15+ years of experience working within the stationery, seasonal & toy industries, Jennifer loves to develop and create new products, meeting the customer’s needs more effectively. Working in the Addo Play team inspires her daily, making her more passionate about her work.

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Fanny-Mak

Fanny

Merchandising Supervisor Merchandising Supervisor

Fanny has 12+ years of experience working in the toy industry across..

Fanny has 12+ years of experience working in the toy industry across a variety of categories. She is passionate about toy product development and has loved working for such an amazing toy brand over the years.

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AAmelia-Allen

Amelia

Product Development Manager Product Development Manager

Amelia joined Addo Play in 2016 and has worked on multiple Addo..

Amelia joined Addo Play in 2016 and has worked on multiple Addo Play brands. She has a passion for travel, scuba diving and Thai food! Amelia is a Hearing Dogs volunteer and qualified ballet teacher.

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Demi-Ding

Demi

Senior Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser

Demi has been working in merchandising for over 10 years and customer..

Demi has been working in merchandising for over 10 years and customer service for 4 years prior, all within the toy industry. Her broad experience covers a full spectrum of purchasing and merchandiser duties, providing an essential element to Addo Play.

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Iris

Senior Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser

A passionate toy enthusiast with extensive experience in the industry and a..

A passionate toy enthusiast with extensive experience in the industry and a deep understanding of toys, Iris has a background in both factories and buying and is eager to continue contributing to this dynamic industry. With a soft spot for bunnies and hamsters, Iris brings her love and compassion to work.

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Deanne

Product Developer Product Developer

Deanne has over 10 years of experience in the Product Development industry,..

Deanne has over 10 years of experience in the Product Development industry, ranging from ladies footwear, seasonal and home accessories to gifting and toys. Her joy and excitement of product is clear to see when receiving boxes of samples from the factories. She loves socialising, attempting to cook and is an avid reader.

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Louise-Browne

Louise

Product Development Manager Product Development Manager

Louise has 12+ years of experience in the gifting industry. Devoted to..

Louise has 12+ years of experience in the gifting industry. Devoted to delivering new innovative gifts for our customers. In her spare time, she enjoys long country walks with her lab Lenny.

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Laurell-Wilding

Laurell

Product Development Manager  Product Development Manager 

Laurell started her career with Early Learning Centre 8+ years ago and..

Laurell started her career with Early Learning Centre 8+ years ago and hasn’t looked back since! She loves developing new products and is passionate about all things toys. She also enjoys decorating cakes and learning new crafts.

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Catherine-Wong

Catherine

Senior Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser

Catherine offers over 10 years of experience in the merchandising field and..

Catherine offers over 10 years of experience in the merchandising field and has handled various product categories including toys & seasonal products. She has a passion for product development & loves to inspire. When on holiday, Catherine loves adventures.

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Georgina

Product Development Manager Product Development Manager

Georgina has worked in the toy industry for almost 10 years. Having..

Georgina has worked in the toy industry for almost 10 years. Having worked on own-brand ranges to begin with, eventually moving onto two major retailers to buy branded. Own brand always wins. She loves being outside walking or running and reading a good book!

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Candy-Yip

Candy

Senior Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser

Candy has 8+ years of experience in merchandising toys and giftable items...

Candy has 8+ years of experience in merchandising toys and giftable items. At work, she enjoys working with others, and then in her spare time, she is passionate about going on adventures.

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Harriet-Gordon

Harriet

Product Development Assistant Product Development Assistant

After graduating from university, Harriet started her career at Addo and has..

After graduating from university, Harriet started her career at Addo and has loved every moment since! She loves high adrenaline activities such as going on roller coasters, zip-lining and rock climbing.

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Isabella

Product Development Assistant Product Development Assistant

Isabella started her career at Addo Play after graduating from university and..

Isabella started her career at Addo Play after graduating from university and can’t wait to gain more knowledge in the toy industry. With Italian and Irish parents, she loves socialising, trying new food, cooking, and spending lots of time with her dog Rosie.

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Sarah-Cook

Sarah

Senior Designer Senior Designer

Sarah has 7+ years of experience working in the toy industry. Passionate..

Sarah has 7+ years of experience working in the toy industry. Passionate about all aspects of design and packaging. Enjoys adrenaline-pumping activities like roller-skating and snowboarding. She is always on the hunt for new adventures and loves a good curry.

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Louise-Duke

Louise

Senior Creative Packaging Artworker Senior Creative Packaging Artworker

Louise has over 16 years of experience in the print and packaging..

Louise has over 16 years of experience in the print and packaging industry. Enjoys all crafts and baking where she can tap into her creativity and produce show stoppers!

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Kin

Senior Product Designer Senior Product Designer

Originally from Hong Kong and now living in London, Kin has been..

Originally from Hong Kong and now living in London, Kin has been in the toy industry for 9+ years designing different type of toys such as electronic toys, soft toys, wooden toys and puzzle & games etc.

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Yin

Creative Artworker Creative Artworker

Yin has over 25 years of experience in the toy industry having..

Yin has over 25 years of experience in the toy industry having worked overseas and for U.K. major players in the international market. Coming from a packaging design background, she is enthusiastic about her work and personal life. Outside work, she enjoys growing exotic vegetables and plants as well as walking.

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Liam-De-Cosat

Liam

Media and Graphic Designer Media and Graphic Designer

Graduating from UKC with a degree in Digital Arts in 2018, Liam..

Graduating from UKC with a degree in Digital Arts in 2018, Liam is a passionate creative who specialises in graphic design and film. Enjoys adventure-filled holidays such as quad biking the mountains of Turkey and Snowboarding the alps of Bulgaria.

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Jamie

Junior Creative Artworker Junior Creative Artworker

Working predominantly in Customer Service, Jamie's career change to Creative Artworker was..

Working predominantly in Customer Service, Jamie's career change to Creative Artworker was fuelled by his love of designing and building retro video game packaging. Now he enjoys thinking of new and improved ways of how he can bring these skills to his Designer career within the toy industry.

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Toby

Designer Designer

Toby has been dedicated to toy design for over 8 years. She..

Toby has been dedicated to toy design for over 8 years. She has extensive experience in toy development, graphic design and packaging, applying her creative flair to develop playful toys and striking illustrations. Toby enjoys challenging herself through yoga and travelling to explore the world.

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Bonnie-Wong

Bonnie

Head of Sourcing Head of Sourcing

Bonnie has been in the toy industry for over 20 years and..

Bonnie has been in the toy industry for over 20 years and is passionate about developing great quality educational toys. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the world and taking on new challenges.

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Clare-Price

Clare

Customer Services Manager Customer Services Manager

Clare has 20+ years working in the promotional gift industry. She has..

Clare has 20+ years working in the promotional gift industry. She has a wealth of experience managing extended supply chains and prides herself in providing customers the complete end to end service. She is a mad keen Derby County fan!

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Tiffany-Chong

Tiffany

Supply Chain Officer Supply Chain Officer

With over 18 years of experience in sourcing, costing and planning within..

With over 18 years of experience in sourcing, costing and planning within the toy industry, Tiffany thrives working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with difficulties. In her free time, she loves to travel and be surrounded by nature.

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Jessica-Lam

Jessica

Supply Chain Supervisor Supply Chain Supervisor

Jessica has over 10 years of experience in logistics and supply chain..

Jessica has over 10 years of experience in logistics and supply chain within the toy industry. Travelling to Japan and doing lots of shopping makes Jessica more motivated at work.

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Tracy

Supply Chain Officer Supply Chain Officer

Tracy has over 9 years of experience in Toy Shipping and is..

Tracy has over 9 years of experience in Toy Shipping and is also experienced in toys product development. In her free time, she loves travelling and relaxes while practising yoga.

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Bart-Kowalski

Bart

Product and Data Analyst Product and Data Analyst

Bart is mad about numbers. He has 6+ years of experience in..

Bart is mad about numbers. He has 6+ years of experience in forecasting and analysis. In his free time, he loves to play his bass guitar and piano. He's also a huge cat lover.

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Shirley

Logistics Supervisor Logistics Supervisor

Shirley has more than 20 years of work experience in Logistics and..

Shirley has more than 20 years of work experience in Logistics and Shipping which are mainly within the toy industry. In her spare time, she enjoys going on hiking holidays.

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Suki-Fok

Suki

International Customer Service International Customer Service

Having over 10 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain, including supply..

Having over 10 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain, including supply planning, supplier management and inventory planning, Suki is highly knowledgeable within her field. In her spare time, she likes to go bowling and hiking.

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Derek

Supply Chain Manager Supply Chain Manager

Derek has worked in the toy industry for over 35 years in..

Derek has worked in the toy industry for over 35 years in operations, merchandising, distributing/trading, production and planning, and toy manufacturing. Positive and optimistic, Derek is fond of music, movies, reading and loves to travel.

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Iris

Supply Chain Officer Supply Chain Officer

Iris has over 20 years of experience in Production Planning and Supply..

Iris has over 20 years of experience in Production Planning and Supply Chain within the toy industry. In her spare time, she loves to experiment in the kitchen, make cakes and travel.

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Eva

Logistics Officer Logistics Officer

Eva has over 30 years of experience in the shipping industry which..

Eva has over 30 years of experience in the shipping industry which includes wooden furniture and sports shoes. In her spare time, Eva loves travelling, shopping and swimming.

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Prince

Logistics Officer Logistics Officer

Prince has over 15 years of experience in Logistics and Shipping within..

Prince has over 15 years of experience in Logistics and Shipping within the toy industry. In her spare time, she loves to travel and enjoy reading.

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Roger

Head of QA and Compliance Head of QA and Compliance

Roger has almost 30 years of experience in quality assurance and loves..

Roger has almost 30 years of experience in quality assurance and loves making a difference for customers through creative product development. A keen hiker, he will often be found trekking over hills with his dogs in tow, come rain or shine.

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Kate-Simpson

Kate

QA & Compliance Manager QA & Compliance Manager

Kate has worked in QA for 20+ years, starting in toys, moving..

Kate has worked in QA for 20+ years, starting in toys, moving through homewares and fashion before finding her place with Addo in 2018. Kate has a metal elbow, meaning she beeps every time she goes through airport security.

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Chatman-Tai

Chatman

QA Manager QA Manager

With over 15 years of experience in QA and manufacturing engineering management..

With over 15 years of experience in QA and manufacturing engineering management within the toy industry, Chatman is passionate about all things toys. In his free time, he spends time with his daughter and puppy whilst playing with their Addo toys.

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Michael-Yiu

Michael

Quality Assurance Engineer Quality Assurance Engineer

Michael has more than a decade of experience in quality compliance, and..

Michael has more than a decade of experience in quality compliance, and safety standards of toys. He delights in analysing products, test reports and inspections, but outside of work, you can find Michael making leather handicrafts or travelling.

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Sun-Kong

Sun

Assistant QA Engineer Assistant QA Engineer

Having worked in a variety of different fields before joining Addo Play,..

Having worked in a variety of different fields before joining Addo Play, Sun believes anything is possible when we work as one. Sun’s favourite Addo toys include Snuggle Buddies, Awesome Animals and Pitter Patter Pets.

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Ken

QA Compliance Officer QA Compliance Officer

Ken is an experienced QA Compliance Officer and Engineer. He takes pride..

Ken is an experienced QA Compliance Officer and Engineer. He takes pride in providing the best advice in quality through his extensive testing experience. As a QA Compliance Officer, his goals are to look after all the international customers.

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Stefan-Stremersch

Stefan

Finance Manager Finance Manager

Working for 17+ years in the toy industry. A team player who..

Working for 17+ years in the toy industry. A team player who is always looking for a creative solution or improvement in Finance. Loves to become a kid again & play with our fantastic brands with his son Jelle.

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Florance

Florence

Finance Coordinator Finance Coordinator

Florence graduated as an art historian but has been working most of..

Florence graduated as an art historian but has been working most of her career in the toy industry. Part of the Addo Play team since 2019 as Finance Coordinator with an eye for detail. Proud mum of three cool boys.

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Angela-Harris

Angela

UK Office Coordinator UK Office Coordinator

Angela has been working in the toy industry for over 15 years..

Angela has been working in the toy industry for over 15 years and enjoys all aspects of her work, helping out wherever needed. She loves to spend time with her family especially her two granddaughters.

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Heidi-Chan

Heidi

HR & Office Coordinator HR & Office Coordinator

Heidi has been working in Human Resources for 8 years and loves..

Heidi has been working in Human Resources for 8 years and loves that she gets to work with different people in such a happy and colourful environment. When at home, Heidi enjoys playing with her daughter and her toys.

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Annie-Yeung

Annie

Office Coordinator Office Coordinator

Annie has been working within Addo Play for 2+ years with previous..

Annie has been working within Addo Play for 2+ years with previous experience within the printing industry. Annie always likes to help her colleagues and tries her best in everything she does.

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Rupen

Finance Coordinator Finance Coordinator

Rupen’s background is predominately in Finance across multiple areas but is new..

Rupen’s background is predominately in Finance across multiple areas but is new to the toy industry. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music, reading and travelling.

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Kerry-Rimmer

Kerry

International Sales Manager International Sales Manager

Kerry has already celebrated 15+ years in the toy industry! Having previously..

Kerry has already celebrated 15+ years in the toy industry! Having previously worked across multiple disciplines at Mattel, Mega Bloks & Iceland Supermarkets, toys stole her heart and she's never looked back!

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Jessica-Scott

Jessica

Business Development Manager Business Development Manager

Jess has 10+ years of experience working in the baby and toy..

Jess has 10+ years of experience working in the baby and toy industry. She has had a variety of roles, ranging from Merchandising to Account Management. She loves developing new partnerships with customers. She enjoys travelling the world in her spare time.

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Hege-Tannum

Hege

International Sales Manager International Sales Manager

Hege has experience from multiple industries but it is now just all..

Hege has experience from multiple industries but it is now just all about toys. She loves working within an international environment and in her spare time enjoys golf, countryside walks and her summerhouse in Norway.

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Francesca

International Sales Manager International Sales Manager

Francesca has over 15 years of experience in International Trade within multiple..

Francesca has over 15 years of experience in International Trade within multiple industries and just recently joined the toys business. She is passionate about travelling and photography and, in her spare time, she likes exploring the English countryside with her family and planning her next trip to Rome, her hometown.

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Megan

International Sales Executive International Sales Executive

Megan has 4+ years of experience in the Toy industry and enjoys..

Megan has 4+ years of experience in the Toy industry and enjoys the fast pace that comes with working in International Sales. She loves cooking and eating out, as well as travelling around the world, enjoying a well-made cocktail and going for long walks in the countryside.

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Pete-Fuller

Pete

Marketing Manager Marketing Manager

Pete has 20+ years’ experience in UK and International Marketing, 12 of..

Pete has 20+ years’ experience in UK and International Marketing, 12 of them within the toy industry working for Mega Brands, Mattel and now Addo Play. He loves to travel as well as playing and watching sport, especially football.

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Maddie-Edelsten

Maddie

Senior Marketing Executive Senior Marketing Executive

Having built up her experience within the travel industry, Maddie is passionate..

Having built up her experience within the travel industry, Maddie is passionate about marketing, events, social media and online presence. Being half-French, she loves food, travelling and adrenaline sports including skiing, water sports and cycling.

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Kate

Marketing Coordinator Marketing Coordinator

Kate has recently graduated from Oxford Brookes University and received a master’s..

Kate has recently graduated from Oxford Brookes University and received a master’s in Digital Marketing. She is passionate about social media, influencer marketing and events. In her spare time Kate enjoys attending music festivals, travelling around Europe and performing in local musical theatre productions.

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