We Are Phoenix51
Phoenix51 is built on a passion for creating simple solutions to complex problems. When it comes to an organisation’s most important asset - its people - we believe that leaving hiring, assessment and development decisions down to ‘gut feel’ is like playing the lottery. Our commitment to excellence combines the best aspects of human and technological advancement, allowing organisations and the people within them to thrive in today's modern talent landscape.
Our values
Simplicity
Data-led Decisions
Passion
Growth
Executive Team
Lee McQueen - Founder & CEO
With 19 years of experience in talent acquisition, including in the assessment and competency framework space, Lee has a genuine passion for helping organisations to select future talent. Underpinned by a core understanding of the importance of talent analytics, Lee is firm in his belief that a data-driven approach will define the next epoch in talent assessment.
Chris Wimshurst - COO
Over the last 14 years working within the talent and people-development sphere, Chris supports individuals and businesses in reaching their full potential. Well-qualified in business psychology, coaching and psychometric assessment, he designs systems and frameworks that take organisations through the entire talent lifecycle; assess, hire, train, retain.
Michael Power – Director of Product and Customer Success
Michael leads our customer success and product team. With 20 years' experience in customer-focussed technologies, he supports us in client onboarding, training and product development-pushing the envelope of product design and usability.
Heather Saunders – Operations
Heather has over 16 years in recruitment operations and 8 years experience specially in the talent behavioural space. Her role is to ensure the smooth day to day operation of Phoenix51
Emma Maslen - Board Advisor
Emma has over 20 years' experience in developing and selling SaaS at a global level. She acts in a board-advisory and commercial capacity, supporting the business in our investment, marketing and growth strategies.
Sean Miller - Technology
Sean leads our technology team from product development to deployment and support. He brings 20 years' worth of experience in developing intuitive user-friendly innovations to talent-based applications and technologies.
Jon Holden – Strategic Sales
Jon has over 20 years' experience selling HR technology. He is responsible for executing the Phoenix51’s go-to-market strategy, engaging with clients and fostering partnerships within the BPO and MSP space.
Andrew Bloch - Board Advisor
Andrew has 25 years of experience in PR, working with global brands around marketing and business strategy. He acts in a board-advisory capacity.
Nicola Fish - Board Advisor
Nicola has vast experience of working with B2B businesses to help build customer-centric strategies. She is a Board Advisor focused on brand and marketing, ensuring we have a consistent brand experience which resonates with our audience.
Sam Page - Board Advisor
Sam from 7DOTS has a proven track record of using creative technology to deliver innovative digital experiences. He co-founded 7DOTS in 2009 has worked on behalf of a wide range of domestic and global companies. He acts in board advisory role for us on all things digital.
Ian Morrin - Chief Revenue Officer
Ian has spent the last 11 years building high performing sales teams for global technology businesses. An early evangelist for hiring based on capability rather than just what's written on the CV. Ian leads our sales organisation and works with our customers to help them realise the potential of their greatest assets.
