Meet the team
Meet the people behind our platform...
- Leadership Team
- Sales and Marketing
- Data and Product
- Customer Experience and Operations
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Matt Gilpin
Founder and CEOMatt founded Sprift in 2016 and is recognised as an expert in the UK property data and PropTech industries. With a comprehensive understanding of both fields, Matt frequently advises and collaborates with representatives from across the UK property sector and technology start-ups.
Matt Gilpin
Founder and CEO
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Siân Read
Operations DirectorSiân is our Operations Director. She oversees Customer Experience, HR, and wider business operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. She’s passionate about building operational excellence and scalable processes that enable high-performance teams, driving efficiency and enhancing the customer journey so clients receive the best service. Outside of work, Siân enjoys walking her spirited Cocker Spaniel, embracing coastal life, and working on home renovations.
Siân Read
Operations Director
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Dan Fuoco
Commercial Director Dan leads our commercial strategy, working with our teams and partners to drive growth, innovation and value from our data and services. His role spans new initiatives, customer acquisition, and building sector relationships. Away from work, he’s often with his partner, daughter and their stubborn but lovable bulldog, chasing a single-digit golf handicap, or following Chelsea through every high and low!
Dan Fuoco
Commercial Director
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Gary MacDonald
Head of Sprift for Estate and Letting Agents Gary's been in the industry since 1987 and has experienced everything the market has to offer. He leads a team of Business Development Managers and works closely with our Commercial Director to deliver the best solutions to estate and letting agents, developers and investors and property sourcers. Away from work, he'll be fishing for pike, coaching an U16s football team and learning to play the guitar to the standard of Noel Gallagher.
Gary MacDonald
Head of Sprift for Estate and Letting Agents
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Jamie Craddock
Head of Sprift for SurveyorsJamie helps surveyors save time, reduce admin, and win more business by championing our one-stop shop for property data and tools. His role is all about showing how our platform can simplify their day-to-day work and support long-term success. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find him hunting for new music, cheering on Newcastle United through the highs and lows, or out on a long dog walk.
Jamie Craddock
Head of Sprift for Surveyors
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Christian Woodhouse
Head of PartnershipsChristian's an experienced Head of Partnerships with 25 years in land and property data, driving strategic alliances across the UK PropTech sector. His expertise lies in commercialising data solutions, fostering industry collaboration and relationships, and scaling innovative platforms. Sport plays a large role in his personal life. He enjoys coaching his son’s rugby team and watching his daughters compete in gymnastics competitions.
Christian Woodhouse
Head of Partnerships
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Turgay Kivrak
Chief Technology OfficerAs our Chief Technology Officer, Turgay leads our technology strategy, ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and built to deliver lasting value for customers and our business. He works closely with our product and engineering teams to turn ideas into reliable, high-impact solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys experimenting with new technology, reading, and spending time outdoors, usually walking or cycling to unwind and recharge.
Turgay Kivrak
Chief Technology Officer
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Craig Stirk
Chief Innovation OfficerWith a background as a trained chartered accountant, Craig's our Chief Innovation Officer with a wealth of experience. At work, he enjoys nothing more than finding new value in data and using it to deliver benefits for individuals, organisations and society. He's worked with data at scale and high security levels in four continents in sectors such as finance, utilities, consulting and defence.
Craig Stirk
Chief Innovation Officer
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Jade Biggins
Head of ProductJade leads the development and delivery of our products. Her focus is on bridging the gap between customer needs and technical delivery, working closely with the team to ensure that what we build truly makes a difference to property professionals. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her daughter, catching up with friends or binge-watching the latest Netflix series.
Jade Biggins
Head of Product
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Leanne Kelly
Marketing Director At Sprift, Leanne leads marketing with a focus on connecting creativity, data, and customer insight to build a brand that delivers lasting value. Passionate about shaping campaigns that blend creativity with commercial impact, she works collaboratively across the business to ensure the strategy is aligned with company objectives and delivers results. Leanne has far too many cats and enjoys travel, the gym and her real guilty pleasure - binge-watching reality TV.
Leanne Kelly
Marketing Director
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Matthew Chandler
Head of Graphic and Digital Design Matthew’s role is to develop our brand and product suite to be the very best it can be, from our revolutionary dashboard to our market-leading property reports, of which he has overseen several major evolutions in his years here. In fact, you could say his fingerprints can be found throughout Sprift’s visual identity. Outside work, he’s a book and film enthusiast – particularly science-fiction – a genre in which he hopes to soon publish his own work. He also loves football and has followed his beloved Arsenal practically since birth.
Matthew Chandler
Head of Graphic and Digital Design
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Dan Fuoco
Commercial DirectorDan leads our commercial strategy, working with our teams and partners to drive growth, innovation and value from our data and services. His role spans new initiatives, customer acquisition, and building sector relationships. Away from work, he’s often with his partner, daughter and their stubborn but lovable bulldog, chasing a single-digit golf handicap, or following Chelsea through every high and low!
Dan Fuoco
Commercial Director
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Gary MacDonald
Head of Sprift for Estate and Letting Agents Gary's been in the industry since 1987 and has experienced everything the market has to offer. He leads a team of Business Development Managers and works closely with our Commercial Director to deliver the best solutions to estate and letting agents, developers and investors and property sourcers. Away from work, he'll be fishing for pike, coaching an U16s football team and learning to play the guitar to the standard of Noel Gallagher.
Gary MacDonald
Head of Sprift for Estate and Letting Agents
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Jamie Craddock
Head of Sprift for SurveyorsJamie helps surveyors save time, reduce admin, and win more business by championing our one-stop shop for property data and tools. His role is all about showing how our platform can simplify their day-to-day work and support long-term success. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find him hunting for new music, cheering on Newcastle United through the highs and lows, or out on a long dog walk.
Jamie Craddock
Head of Sprift for Surveyors
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Christian Woodhouse
Head of PartnershipsChristian's an experienced Head of Partnerships with 25 years in land and property data, driving strategic alliances across the UK PropTech sector. His expertise lies in commercialising data solutions, fostering industry collaboration and relationships, and scaling innovative platforms. Sport plays a large role in his personal life. He enjoys coaching his son’s rugby team and watching his daughters compete in gymnastics competitions.
Christian Woodhouse
Head of Partnerships
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Adam Tanswell
Business Development ManagerAs a Business Development Manager, Adam draws on his 15 years of experience as an estate agent. His knowledge is key to building relationships with customers, working with them to maximise their ROI, deliver real-world value and demonstrate how our tools can drive business success. Outside of work, he supports West Ham (through the few highs and many lows!), enjoys travelling to experience new cultures, and finding hidden foodie gems.
Adam Tanswell
Business Development Manager
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George Hodder
Business Development ManagerGeorge works within our Data Services, supporting lenders, utility providers and professional services firms to deliver bespoke property data solutions that improve decision-making, customer engagement, and retention. Outside of work you'll find him playing football, travelling to new places or taking the dog for a long walk.
George Hodder
Business Development Manager
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Dean Phillip
Business Development ManagerDean helps estate agents, property developers, and investors get the most value from Sprift, showing how our data and tools can drive more valuations and instructions, even in challenging conditions. With over 15 years experience in the industry, he knows the pressures and opportunities our clients face and can offer tailored support and practical solutions using our platform. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his daughters, watching football, and playing golf.
Dean Phillip
Business Development Manager
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Ben Harrington
Business Development ExecutiveBen helps estate agents, property developers, and investors get the most value from Sprift by showing how our data and tools can generate more valuations and instructions. With experience in estate agency and property investment, Ben knows the challenges our clients face and how time-consuming and frustrating research can be - he’s passionate about making it quicker and easier. Outside of work, you’ll find him on the golf course, in the gym or watching the weekend's sport.
Ben Harrington
Business Development Executive
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James Anderson
Business Development ExecutiveAs a Business Development Executive, James helps mortgage advisers and financial services professionals leverage data to enhance their service, make their lives easier, and ultimately grow their businesses. He’s worked in the property industry since 2016, giving him a real understanding of the challenges our clients face and how Sprift can add value. Away from work, he’s a keen golfer, still chasing (and often failing to reach) the dream of becoming a single-digit handicapper.
James Anderson
Business Development Executive
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Leanne Kelly
Director of MarketingAt Sprift, Leanne leads marketing with a focus on connecting creativity, data, and customer insight to build a brand that delivers lasting value. Passionate about shaping campaigns that blend creativity with commercial impact, she works collaboratively across the business to ensure the strategy is aligned with company objectives and delivers results. Leanne has far too many cats and enjoys travel, the gym and her real guilty pleasure - binge-watching reality TV.
Leanne Kelly
Director of Marketing
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Matthew Chandler
Head of Graphic and Digital Design Matthew’s role is to develop our brand and product suite to be the very best it can be, from our revolutionary dashboard to our market-leading property reports, of which he has overseen several major evolutions in his years here. In fact, you could say his fingerprints can be found throughout Sprift’s visual identity. Outside work, he’s a book and film enthusiast – particularly science-fiction – a genre in which he hopes to soon publish his own work. He also loves football and has followed his beloved Arsenal practically since birth.
Matthew Chandler
Head of Graphic and Digital Design
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Natasha Afxentiou
Marketing ManagerNatasha is our lead copywriter who is responsible for creating content for our website, social media, and marketing collateral. She's involved in conceptualising and managing the execution of marketing campaigns and has played an integral role in developing our evolved brand strategy and tone of voice. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, going to concerts, and discovering new restaurants. When she isn’t watching an Arsenal game, you’ll find her catching up on the latest reality TV series.
Natasha Afxentiou
Marketing Manager
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Amy Thorne
User Interface DesignerAmy is our User Interface Designer at Sprift, taking ownership of the brand and making sure everything looks great, works beautifully, and stays true to our identity. She brings ideas to life across the website, marketing, and sales campaigns, ensuring every piece of work reflects the company at its best. Outside of work, she’s usually walking her two dogs along the beach or countryside - chief dog-walker and fresh-air enthusiast!
Amy Thorne
User Interface Designer
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Turgay Kivrak
Chief Technology OfficerAs our Chief Technology Officer, Turgay leads our technology strategy, ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and built to deliver lasting value for customers and our business. He works closely with our product and engineering teams to turn ideas into reliable, high-impact solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys experimenting with new technology, reading, and spending time outdoors, usually walking or cycling to unwind and recharge.
Turgay Kivrak
Chief Technology Officer
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Craig Stirk
Chief Innovation OfficerWith a background as a trained chartered accountant, Craig's our Chief Innovation Officer with a wealth of experience. At work, he enjoys nothing more than finding new value in data and using it to deliver benefits for individuals, organisations and society. He's worked with data at scale and high security levels in four continents in sectors such as finance, utilities, consulting and defence.
Craig Stirk
Chief Innovation Officer
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Jade Biggins
Head of ProductJade leads the development and delivery of our products. Her focus is on bridging the gap between customer needs and technical delivery, working closely with the team to ensure that what we build truly makes a difference to property professionals. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her daughter, catching up with friends or binge-watching the latest Netflix series.
Jade Biggins
Head of Product
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Kris Chalmers
Head of Data Development and DeliveryKris leads the team responsible for delivering the data that powers Sprift. With a background in telecoms, he brings extensive experience in extracting insights from large data volumes to drive strategic decisions. His expertise in handling large-scale data infrastructure and analytics has been instrumental in building Sprift’s data capabilities. Outside work, Kris is an avid science-fiction reader and dedicated tea enthusiast, consuming vast quantities of brew in his spare time.
Kris Chalmers
Head of Data Development and Delivery
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Soodeh Motahari
Data ScientistAs a Data Scientist at Sprift, Soodeh applies data science and AI to create models that deliver accurate insights and support smarter decisions across the property sector. Her role focuses on innovation, problem-solving, and helping clients unlock the full potential of their data. Outside of work, she enjoys singing and playing music, which keeps her creative, and loves spending quality time with her family or exploring new places whenever possible.
Soodeh Motahari
Data Scientist
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Surekha Prakaasam
Data ScientistSurekha is a Data Scientist at Sprift where she focuses on developing predictive models, analysing property data, and creating insights that help improve decision-making across our platforms. Her role involves combining statistical techniques, machine learning, and domain knowledge to ensure our intelligence is accurate and valuable. Beyond the world of data, she enjoys music, dancing with her kids, and exploring new recipes.
Surekha Prakaasam
Data Scientist
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Siân Read
Operations DirectorSiân is our Operations Director. She oversees Customer Experience, HR, and wider business operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. She’s passionate about building operational excellence and scalable processes that enable high-performance teams, driving efficiency and enhancing the customer journey so clients receive the best service. Outside of work, Siân enjoys walking her spirited Cocker Spaniel, embracing coastal life, and working on home renovations.
Siân Read
Operations Director
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Ellie Wilson
Customer Experience Team LeadEllie oversees onboarding for new customers at Sprift and coordinates all training, support, and ongoing engagement for existing users. Her team is focused on helping every customer get the most value from our platform through daily webinars, tailored guidance, and quick, helpful responses to any queries. Outside of work, you’ll find her walking her sausage dog around Sefton Park, grabbing coffee and food on Lark Lane, or soaking up live music at festivals and gigs.
Ellie Wilson
Customer Experience Team Lead
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Megan Fleur Teme Teme
Customer Success Manager
At Sprift, you'll find Megan handling customer onboarding, running training sessions and supporting day-to-day enquiries. When she’s not helping customers get the most from our platform, she’s usually with her three-year-old Cavapoochon, Teddy. Whether they’re exploring nature or curled up for a snooze, he’s the centre of her world and her favourite way to unwind outside of work!
Megan Fleur Teme Teme
Customer Success Manager
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Ginnie Richards
Customer Success ManagerGinnie is a Customer Success Manager who helps clients get the most out of our platform through tailored guidance and practical advice. She enjoys supporting users and empowering them to feel confident with the tools at their disposal. Outside of work, she likes to stay active with workouts and yoga, relax with her cat, play music, and catch up with friends at their local arts venue.
Ginnie Richards
Customer Success Manager
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Joy Turnbull
Customer Success ManagerJoy is a Customer Success Manager. She is the Northernmost addition to the Customer Success team and has a strong history in customer success and B2B customer relations. In her spare time, you’ll find her playing The Sims or trying new restaurants. She loves fancy coffee and has an impressive mug collection. Her bucket list holiday is a Virgin Voyages cruise to the Caribbean!
Joy Turnbull
Customer Success Manager
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Niamh Westgarth
Design and Operations ExecutiveNiamh works in Operations, Design, and Customer Success, creating smooth experiences for our team and clients. She loves combining structure and creativity in her role, from improving processes to designing better systems and supporting customers. Outside of work, she plays National League hockey and loves anything sport related. When she’s not being active, you’ll usually find Niamh at her favourite place, the beach, coffee in hand.
Niamh Westgarth
Design and Operations Executive
What it’s like to work at Sprift…
Dan FuocoCommercial Director
“The thing I love most about working at Sprift is the freedom to explore new ideas, discover what people want and create products that haven’t existed before. I’ve never had this level of freedom in my career. I'm empowered to innovate, make things happen, and truly be myself.”
Ellie WilsonCustomer Experience Team Lead
“My favourite thing about working at Sprift is the definitely the team environment, the business really values their staff which makes me want to give my 100% to the company. It’s definitely a product I believe in so my role here is something I want to work hard at and I can see myself here for a long time.”
Matthew ChandlerHead of Graphic and Digital Design
“What I love about working as part of this team is the range of personalities. We’ve got a team of people from so many different backgrounds, some of us were property professionals, others, like me, come from more creative backgrounds, and others are very much data-oriented. Sprift as a company really encourages ideas and empowers us to collaborate and communicate different approaches with one another and bring our variety of knowledge together to reach the best outcomes."
Gary MacDonaldHead of Sprift for Estate and Letting Agents
“I’ve been working in the property industry for over 37 years, but working at Sprift, this is one of the first times I’ve had such a forward-thinking employer where ideas are constantly being looked at and actually being actioned. Ideas aren’t just discussed then tucked away, they get put on the roadmap and are delivered. I am then lucky enough to share the innovation with our end users and get to see the genuine value they get from what we offer. So for me personally, it really is an incredible place to work”
Jamie CraddockHead of Sprift for Surveyors
“What gives me the greatest job satisfaction is twofold. Everyday is a learning day, I’ve learnt so much about data at Sprift and how it helps our clients and consumers make better decisions. I also appreciate the level of trust the business has put in me to develop our vertical for surveyors. The level of research and development that went into building our platform for surveyors was extensive, so to be able to see everything come to fruition and make a difference to our clients is very rewarding.”
Niamh WestgarthDesign and Operations Executive
“I’m so proud of how much I’ve grown, both professionally and personally, since joining Sprift. I’ve learned so much and been given opportunities that have pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best ways possible. From picking up new skills to taking on challenges I never imagined I’d tackle; it’s been such a rewarding journey. I’m so lucky to work in a place that values innovation, learning and growth, surrounded by such supportive people.”
Joy TurnbullCustomer Success Manager
“Since joining Sprift, I’ve been given vast amounts of resources, knowledge, support and guidance; but the most valuable thing I’ve been given is trust. The trust that I can be the best representation of our company and our values. I don’t feel like a number. My CEO knows my name, my team lead entrusts me with as much responsibility as I can handle when I ask for extra projects, and my team are so supportive of one another. I don’t dread Mondays; instead, I can’t wait for what comes next!”
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