We are a collective of experienced leaders who believe diverse thinking and unexpected connections create ideas and solutions that otherwise would not exist. We deliver holistic responses, grounded in your vision, across your functional divides.

We partner with leaders to empower them and their teams to move faster and own their outcomes. We offer advisory services, fractional leadership and specialized consulting engagements.

Small.Nimble.
Greater Together.

Meet the team

Meet the team

Matt Riley

  • Matt loves the opportunities to inspire users created at the intersection of culture and technology. He is a constant learner and has spent his career understanding the problems and opportunities in complex categories and technologies (Design and Fintech SaaS, Multiple CPG categories). Having led both Brand and Product strategy capabilities he is uniquely positioned to build the critical connective tissue across Product, Brand and Marketing, from Start-up to established Global brands.

    The people he works with tend to like him, which is something he is proud of.

David Küsel

  • Dave has played an integral role in developing and launching multiple products in both enterprise and start-up organisations across multiple industries inlcuding e-commerce, retail, insurance, payments and real estate. He has a particular skill in creating beautiful and engaging experiences for complex products like insurance, payments and banking.

    Throughout his career Dave has held a deep passion for developing talent and has worked closely with product leaders & founders to build strong teams and products that have real-world impact.  
    Outside of work, Dave is an adventurer, surfer and dad. 

Scott Gray

  • Scott is an entrepreneur, marketer and all in on AI. He has aided top brands in the health, banking, retail, and automobile sectors in unlocking fresh growth pathways, contributing to their continued successes today. With over two decades of experience in strategy and user experience within agency, corporate, and startup environments, Scott transforms complicated challenges into strategic opportunities that drive business growth.

    Scott is a passionate climber, trail runner and fisherman with a poor track record

Kobus Brümmer

  • Kobus loves to build things, whether it’s building great experiences or high-performing teams. He believes Product and Engineering are two sides of the same coin, that work better when they are operating as one. Kobus has lead teams in Product and Engineering at companies at all stages, from startups to large corporations. He has deep experience in delivering cross-platform experiences and has led awarded app experiences across both IOS and Android.

    When not building things, you’ll find Kobus on his bike or experimenting with dinner.

Chloë Foden

  • Chloë is blue chip trained; start-up inspired - a strategy consultant turned growth strategist. She has experience across sectors and platforms and is most passionate about technology and social impact. She loves to get stuff done. Others will tell you that she has a strong belief in magic, fun + kindness.

    She has twice been included in the UK Women in Fintech Powerlist .

Real people saying nice things

  • “Matt understands how to balance the needs of often un-aligned stakeholders across global projects and still create really exciting creative opportunity. He knows how to distill complex inputs into clear opportunity”

    Danilo Boer, Global Creative Partner FCB Global

  • “Creating a product vision with this team was like being in a masterclass. I learned so much about developing a strategy and nurturing ambitious ideas. They are able to bring everyone together - being the bond between design, product, and engineering. They just bring out the best from people”.

    Chris Sybico, Director of Product Design, GoDaddy

  • "Matt Riley is a true master at connecting brand to product reality, and understanding the impact of culture on business success. He is a strategic thinker with exceptional execution skills, making him an invaluable asset to any team.”

    Peter Casteden. Ex CEO, Sanlam Indie

  • "Matt Riley understands that for a business to thrive, all departments need clarity, alignment and a strong focus. Matt’s ability to bring everyone ‘into the room’ is memorable, his strategic approach impactful, and his enthusiasm compelling – he was a joy to work with.”

    Meghan McCulloch​. Founder, Jack Black Brewing Company

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