Team
Simon Richards
Director
Simon is a former teacher and online training manager who began eCoach early in 2017.
He has worked with some of the biggest organisations in the UK and devised learning that is utilised by over 60,000 learners every year. A real passion for training and education drives Simon’s ethos for eCoach and has underpinned the company’s growth from the start. He lives just outside Cardiff, is married, has two fantastic children and a dog called Skylar, and supports the Bluebirds!
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Jamila Akel Lewis
Learning Design Manager
Jamila has a degree in Computer Animation and by joining her illustration and design skills to an acute pedagogical style, she has designed highly engaging and effective eLearning courses. She was part of BBC Wales Digital Media Department, and throughout her career was involved in projects for the NHS, Cambridge University Press, and Transport For London, among others. She uses baking as a way to relax, and enjoys physical exercise to keep fit and clear her mind!
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Charlotte Final
Marketing Manager
Charlotte is an experienced and dynamic Arts and Marketing professional who has been part of the Music, Events and Technology industries for the past decade. With a degree in Journalism in hand, she has demonstrated passion and diligence for working with stakeholders to organise and deliver successful campaigns and develop strategies. Charlotte is fond of cooking vegetarian food and going to watch live music!
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Siân Ingleby
Partnerships Manager
Siân has a degree in French and German and has been involved in the eLearning sector for over ten years. Prior to this, she was a Prison Education Manager and gained her PGCE for Post-16 learners during that time. She enjoys building a rapport with her customers and ensuring they are delighted with their chosen solution. She is passionate about Welsh rugby and loves travelling. When she is not browsing charity shops or doing crafts, she does enjoy a bit of singing and dancing!
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Rhys Griffith
Junior Marketing Executive
Rhys has a degree in Event Technology and is newly certified in Digital Marketing. He has built, operated and directed live sport broadcast systems, streaming football, rugby, netball, and hockey to a range of media. He has developed technical skills in video editing and photography which have been key to the development of the Whistle Academy in partnership with eCoach. Outside the office, he is an avid musician and plays the drums. As a Swansea City football fan and season ticket holder, he never misses a game!
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Kayleigh Watson
Content Designer
Kayleigh has a degree in History and Psychology and went on to gain a PGCE in History. Before working in the eLearning sector, Kayleigh worked in Education and Research in both the UK and US. Her focus is creating well designed and functional courses that empower learners. When she’s not designing engaging eLearning courses, she enjoys reading, baking, and exploring new places with her dog.
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Hayley Winter
Junior Content Designer
Hayley is experienced in the creative design and passionate about art and design. With a degree in Film and TV Set Design, she has showcased her skills designing logos for the NHS and working in the art department of a Vox Pictures and BBC Film production. She’s proficient in a wide range of art mediums, but especially loves digital art. Her favourite past times are producing concept art for fantasy books that she reads and looking after her two pet rabbits!
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