Meet the team
Diversity and drive for excellence runs through the veins of the Speak First team. Each individual shares the same passion for people, learning and knowledge. Our team work together to support our clients and ensure they, and their people, receive a first class experience. Learn about what drives them here.
The Speak First team
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Amanda Vickers
CEO
Connect with Amanda Vickers on LinkedInAmanda leads Speak First to be a provider clients can trust through implementation of strong values, a positive culture and clear vision that prioritises the experience and needs of our clients. When she’s not leading the team, Amanda loves to see the world and experience different cultures, spend time outdoors gardening and reading.
Jack Bavister
Director
Connect with Jack Bavister on LinkedInJack contributes to the strategic goals and vision of the business, and oversees their management and implementation. With over 10 years at Speak First, he has a deep understanding of all areas and is passionate about the difference we make to our participants. Jack loves travel and adventure – he’s often out sailing at sea
Oscar Famakinwa
Global Sales Manager
Connect with Oscar Famakinwa on LinkedInOscar focuses on building strong, supportive client relationships founded on his infectious energy and enthusiasm. He draws on his experience to understand the challenges businesses are facing – all around the world. Outside of work, Oscar is a passionate traveller and enjoys taking part in a range of sports activities.
Jun Man
Global Head of Account Management
Connect with Jun Man on LinkedInJun draws upon a wealth of experience working with some of the largest organisations in the world to bring our clients real value and results, and drive the global strategy and vision for our clients. Outside of work, Jun loves to spend time with his two young kids, at the movies and trying new food!
Matthew Sherman
Senior Global Account Manager
Connect with Matthew Sherman on LinkedInMatt is a Senior Global Account Manager and responsible for managing global client relationships across various sectors including accounting, consulting, financial, insurance, and legal. Growing up in New York, Matt has spent 7 years living in London and now spends his time between Sweden, London and New York with his wife and two kids.
Christos Allen
Senior Global Account Manager
Connect with Christos Allen on LinkedInChristos draws on his extensive business experience as a successful H2H consultant in Ireland, Finland and the UK providing measurable outcome-orientated learning solutions to some of the world’s leading organisations. A philomath and combinatorial creativity fan who loves the arts, extreme sports and following his beloved Spurs.
Chris Rainger
Global Account Manager
Connect with Chris Rainger on LinkedInChris ensures teams become the best versions of themselves at all levels. He focusses on gaining a deep understanding of his client’s challenges and needs to ensure they receive training that delivers the right results. Chris is passionate about nature, nutrition, and sports, having played with some of the best sportspeople in the world.
Ademola Alashe
Global Account Manager
Connect with Ademola Alashe on LinkedInAdemola’s passion is people. Building new relationships and creating trust that lasts. He goes the extra mile to find out the best solutions and how best to help clients. Outside of work, Ademola enjoys photography and loves travelling; experiencing and understanding different cultures and places around the world.
Terri Coyle
Global Client Services and Project Manager
Connect with Terri Coyle on LinkedInTerri provides exceptional project management of global training roll-outs for some of our key clients. Her first-class customer service and exceptional organisational skills ensure that each client has a seamless and personalised experience with Speak First. Outside of work Terri enjoys taking part in various sports activities and keeping fit.
Lauren Morrissey
Global Client Services Assistant
Connect with Lauren Morrissey on LinkedInLauren supports the Client Services function of Speak First by drawing on her knowledge and experience. Her organisational and planning skills ensure that each client’s journey with us is a smooth one. Outside of work, Lauren loves to keep fit at the gym, travel and experiment with different foods.
Kimberly Legaspi
Global Client Services and Office Assistant
Connect with Kimberly Legaspi on LinkedInKim works alongside the Global Client Services team, offering administrative assistance and a high standard of service. Her attention to detail and ambition for personal growth makes up her can-do attitude towards any challenge. She enjoys spending days with family and friends while also binge-watching TV series.
Kunal Patel
Global Finance & Operations Manager
Connect with Kunal Patel on LinkedInKunal brings with him a wealth of experience in Finance & Operations, he has bought Finance functions in house and loves streamlining processes and procedures. Kunal is passionate about training and developing his team. Outside of work he enjoys travelling and spending time with family & friends.
Sara Teklu
Global Finance Assistant
Sara supports the day-to-day finances using her experience which has developed her understanding of both accounting and administration procedures. She ensures that daily duties within her department are carried out to a high standard. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, traveling and reading.
Febea Marinetti
Global Marketing Manager
Drawing on her marketing experience working in various industries – from publishing to L&D, to services – Febea contributes to raising awareness of the Speak First brand and focuses on how best to engage with our clients. Outside work, Febea loves travelling, reading and tennis – that is watching rather than playing!
Edward Appleby
Global Marketing Assistant
Edward has joined the Marketing team after completing his Master’s degree in the subject, and is excited to help Speak First continue to grow. Edward particularly enjoys writing new content and developing new strategies. Away from work, he volunteers as a youth worker and enjoys watching films and socialising with friends.
Komal Dave
Global Training, Design and Delivery Manager
Connect with Komal Dave on LinkedInKomal has immense experience in Learning and Development working with some of the largest organizations in the world. She brings strategy and direction to the design team, to deliver key attributes. Outside of work, Komal is an artist, follows art and enjoys spending time with her family.
Fred Steer
Senior Global Training Designer
Connect with Fred Steer on LinkedInFred has a wealth of experience gained within the automotive sector, working in partnership with well-known premium brands in many regions across the globe. Like all of us at Speak First, Fred is passionate and committed to providing learning excellence. Spare time for Fred is a mixture of family, good food and travel.
Teresa Wong
SENIOR GLOBAL TRAINING DESIGNER
Teresa has extensive experience in managing and developing training services for large-scale and multi-national corporations. She is also experienced in different industrial sectors. This enables her to understand the training needs of clients and create the best-fit training measures. Outside of work Teresa enjoys reading and cooking.
Terry Bowen
Senior Global Training Designer
Connect with Terry Bowen on LinkedInTerry has worked in Training and Development for over 20 years in a variety of sectors both designing and delivering training courses for clients and companies. Terry has an innovative mind and assists clients to find solutions to business challenges. Terry enjoys travelling, the gym, catching up with friends and family and enjoys cooking.
Loen Miles
Senior Global Training Designer
Connect with Loen Miles on LinkedInLoen works as part of the Design Team at Speak First creating standardised, tailored and bespoke training to meet and exceed our client’s requirements. She loves using her creative skills every day and engaging people to learn. In her spare time, she enjoys family, socialising and is working to create her dream home.
Sara Montone
Intern
Sara works as part of the Global Training Design Team supporting them with sourcing trainers globally, ensuring a sustainable and overall homogeneous assessment framework. Outside work, Sara is passionate about cultural differences, loves experiencing new food and learning different languages.
Work at Speak First
We're always on the look-out for talented people
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We’re always looking for committed and talented people, who live and breathe our values, to join our team. If this is you, and you have a passion for learning and development, see what roles we may be recruiting for below.
If we don’t have any openings and you think you’ve got something extra special that we just can’t miss, get in touch!
Global Account Manager
Location: London
To find out more about this role, please drop us an email at enquiries@speak-first.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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