Our Team.
Co-CEOs


Richard Judd
Chairman and Co-CEO

Richard has worked in the Middle East media market for over 10 years and has managed and worked at some of the largest regional publishers and established himself as a forward thinker during this time.
Richard looks after the operational side of Lynchpin Media and how to grow our brands strategically.
Stuart Lynch
Founder and Co-CEO
Editorial







Rebecca Miles
Managing Editor, Business and Vertical IT Publications
Arun Shankar
Managing Editor, Intelligent Tech Channels, Intelligent CIO Africa & Intelligent Middle East

Arun Shankar has a long baseline career in publishing, production, point of sales, outdoor media, below the line marketing and has an active social media presence as an influencer in his field.. He has worked in multiple countries and regions including India, Singapore, Afghanistan, Qatar, the UAE and East and Central Africa. He is active in long distance walking, trekking and atmospherics.
Bill Tanner
Editor, Intelligent CIO North America, Intelligent CIO LATAM & Intelligent CIO APAC
Ellen Flannery
Editor, Intelligent Health.tech, Fin.tech & Build.tech

Ellen Flannery’s background in journalism, strategic content and online marketing allows her to succeed as an editor of her three magazines; Intelligent Health.tech, Fin.tech and Build.tech. Outside of work, Ellen is an avid reader and spends most of her time in a book or travelling to new exciting destinations in the real world.
Louise Mair
Head of Content Operations

With a strong background in publishing, communications, content creation and operational management, both in the UK and Australia, Louise is the Head of Content Operations for Lynchpin Media. Outside of work, she has written and illustrated several children's picture books and also pursues her passions for oil painting, reading and travelling.
Sales











Joel Petrie
Regional Sales Director, Europe

15 years B2B sales experience, 9 of which have been in the media industry working for Spiceworks & Madison Logic. Joined Lynchpin Media as a Team Lead but also continue to service clients I've built relationships with over the years. Outside of work I'm a big football fan & support QPR, I like exercising and spending time with family.
Keith Laws
Head of Sales, Europe

Keith has over 17 years industry experience, working with agencies, publishers, and clients directly. Specialising in B2B marketing within the technology space Keith has vast experience in generated demand for his clients globally. Outside of work he spends most of his time either playing golf or looking after his enormous dog.
Lourita Meredith
Head of Sales, META

Lourita specialises in planning and executing digital campaign strategies, lead generation and demand generation, content syndication, ABM campaigns, B2B product marketing, market research, product and branding strategy. She enjoys living a healthy lifestyle and in her free time she enjoys socialising with friends.
Gurpreet Kundi
Head of Sales, CXO Programmes
Ben Gull
Agency Sales Manager

Ben has over 7 years industry experience, working with both agencies and clients directly on a global scale. Having previously worked in both delivery and client success roles/roles prior to moving into sales, Ben has an in-depth understanding of the service levels and lead quality. Outside of work he attempts to play golf (plenty more lessons needed) and plays football to keep fit meaning he can avoid the gym at all costs.
Aneesa Manners
Head of Agency Sales, APAC

Aneesa, originating from a B2B agency background, has accumulated valuable experience in lead generation, social media and display advertising. Recently relocating from London to Australia, she is excited to support clients in the APAC region, with a focus on elevating their paid media campaigns. Outside of work, Aneesa harbours a passion for music and actively learns music production techniques in her free time.
Saffana Khan
Head of Agency Sales, META

With over 8 years of expertise in the B2B tech space, Saff is dedicated to driving strategic growth and establishing impactful partnerships in her roles. Recognising that these connections are vital for achieving exceptional results and ensuring long-term success. Beyond her professional life, Saff prioritises staying active through a combination of running, weight training and HIITs every week.
AJ Abella
Chief Revenue Officer

AJ has over 16 Years B2B Sales Experience with positions at IDG, Ziff Davis and recently at Madison Logic, where his leadership and tenacity was instrumental in expansion efforts across International Markets. As CRO, AJ is responsible for All Revenue related activities including planning, directing and coordinating the Global Sales Strategy.
Marketing


Evie Jones
Marketing Manager, CXO Programmes

As Marketing Manager of CXO Programmes, I drive the marketing strategy for our CXO-focused initiatives. My role includes crafting impactful social media content and delivering targeted email campaigns to help our brands grow and expand. Outside of work I enjoy going to concerts and exploring new places.
Design & Production





Daniel James
Director, Design & Production
Andrea Willmore
Design Consultant

As a Design Consultant, Andrea is responsible for the design and layout of a variety of magazines, including Intelligent CISO, Intelligent CIO Africa, Intelligent CIO LATAM and Intelligent Build.tech; the creation of interactive reports and special projects. In her spare time, Andrea loves to travel, be outdoors taking photos and spending time with her daughter.
Digital Services


Charles Brandreth
Director, Digital Services
Client Services





Jesse Haynes
Campaigns and Client Services Executive
Gemma Davis
Client Services Manager
Robyn Richardson
Client Services Executive
Strategic Team






Alix Pressley
Director, Strategic Content

As Director of Strategic Content, Alix is responsible for working closely with clients to create and implement effective content strategies that align with organisational goals, ensuring content effectively engages target audiences. Outside of work, she spends her time cooking, travelling and learning French.
Arrey Bate
Content Strategist
People and Finance




Jen Richards
Chief People Officer

Having worked in HR roles for almost 20 years, Jen believes that everyone deserves to enjoy their time at work. Her remit is to support the team to be successful through inclusive and efficient employment and development practices. Outside of her time at work, Jen enjoys exercising and spending time exploring nature with her little boy.
Paul Niemierko
Chief Finance Officer

Paul will be overseeing all financial aspects of the company, having worked in accountancy practice for over 28 years gaining experience in various sectors and industries, Paul has supported and advised business owners and their accounts staff on various tasks and projects. Out of work Paul enjoys supporting Arsenal football club (sometimes) as well as playing golf and eating out.