Meet Our Team

Based in the Fintech hub of Manchester, UK, we are a dedicated remote team spanning the US, UK, and Europe. Whether we’re slaying code, dreaming up new app features, or connecting with our amazing community, we’re always hustling to find new ways to empower organizers and make their lives easier. Click on our photos to learn more about us!

Amy Whitell

CEO, Co-founder

Amy Whitell

CEO, Co-founder

Manchester, UK

Super Organiser

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

I've been out of pocket by $800 on a single hen party - from having to make bookings before I had all the commitments and money off everyone!

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

The payment messages! Handy for when people pay random amounts or need to leave a note with their payment and use of emojis 🥳

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

Weekends away, activities or going to a gig/concert. Failing that, there's always the pub!

Pete Casson

CTO, Co-founder

Pete Casson

CTO, Co-founder

Dronfield, UK

Go with the Flow-er

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever stuck someone with?

A night out in Miami…someone else picked up the bar bill. 😬

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

Being able to customize your pot, make it your own. Make sure that everyone has all the info they need.

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

Usually going to a micro-pub near where I live that stocks over 1,000 different ales.

Kostas Evripidou

Android Developer

Kostas Evripidou

Android Developer

Bulgaria/Greece

Go with the Flow-er

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

When I organised a barbecue party with my friends and everyone had to chip in for the food and drinks. Needless to say, not everyone chipped in…

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

Being able to add a pot description. Makes the pot so versatile and provides context!

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

I love food and trying new things, so going to a restaurant is a great way to try new dishes and cuisines that I might not have tried before.

Adam Newey

Head of Talent

Adam Newey

Head of Talent

Manchester, UK

Go with the Flow-er

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever stuck someone with?

I owed my friend $185 for 18 months! It was for tickets to an England vs. Australia cricket match way in advance. I completely forgot about it!!

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

Super quick and easy to pay. I'm notorious for forgetting! If there's ever the slightest hint of an excuse -with Collctiv, there isn't!

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

The 20/20 cricket or a Rugby Union match at Sale Sharks.

Samuel Davíd

Senior Developer

Samuel Davíd

Senior Developer

Andalucia, Spain

Super Organiser

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

$90 for a club night. I didn't get paid back!

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

Being able to Apple Pay your friends

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

Festivals, holidays, gigs and house parties - or at least we used to when we were younger! 👴

Joe Robotham

Partnerships Manager

Joe Robotham

Partnerships Manager

Manchester, UK

Party Starter

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

I'm the kiss of death for things actually happening! On more than one occasion, artists have pulled out of gigs I’ve booked for me and my mates.

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

Link/QR sharing for people to pay you. Feels a lot less awkward than posting your account number and sort code when you need to chase people!

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

Trips away to new places, whether in the UK or further afield. Anywhere there are beaches, nice restaurants and bars to watch the football is good for me!

Sarah Sproson

Head of Operations

Sarah Sproson

Head of Operations

Lancaster, UK

Super Organiser

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

I was a PA for 7 years and organized gifts. I’ve lost count of how many times I was promised money and was never paid!

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

The fact I can pay in 5 seconds or less, and I can get money super quick too!

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

A meal and drinks out with friends!

Josh Radford

Customer Success Manager & Growth Lead

Josh Radford

Customer Success Manager & Growth Lead

New Brighton, UK

Go with the Flow-er

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever stuck someone with?

I am totally not an organiser - so I dread to think...

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

As a non-organiser, it's just being able to pay into things quickly and easily, Apple pay is a plus.

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

Lifting some heavy objects 💪

Jade Styles

Customer Service Assistant

Jade Styles

Customer Service Assistant

Manchester, UK

Party Starter

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

A pre-paid and booked bottomless brunch with the girls! Someone didn’t attend so I ended up $15-20 short!

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

Being able to buy an e-gift card straight from your pot! Super handy for last-minute gifts.

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

I love weekends away with loved ones, visiting new places and trying out the best food spots!

Matt Gregson

Data Analyst

Matt Gregson

Data Analyst

Liverpool, UK

Party Starter

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

I had a $600 round at a bar in NYC that I got stuck with. With Collctiv I got it all back though!

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

You can pay your friends back through us with a credit card. No need to wait for payday. Leaving your mates out of pocket is no excuse.

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

It's usually some sort of camp or a festival, playing in bands eats up lots of group funds too!

Joe Millington

Customer Service Assistant

Joe Millington

Customer Service Assistant

Warrington, UK

Super Organiser

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

I bought tickets for two people for a festival…it cost me over $500!

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

Being able to add a profile picture. It makes it a lot more personal!

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

Festivals and concerts are my favorite!

Hannah Sullivan

Customer Service Assistant

Hannah Sullivan

Customer Service Assistant

Manchester, UK

Party Starter

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

Chippy tea for 8 people - got stuck with all the rubbish in my flat too!

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

Using Apple Pay. Means people can pay within literally seconds, no faff.

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

Finding a gig or event to go to as a unit and have a boogie 💃.

Diana Watson

Senior Marketing Manager

Diana Watson

Senior Marketing Manager

New York, USA

Super Organiser

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

I basically bought a colleague a $400 suitcase! It was meant to be a gift from 10 of us - but maybe four people chipped in??

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

Set up is super fast and easy, and friends don’t need to download the app to pay me!

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

Anything involving the beach, boats or wine. All three together is the perfect day!

Sibel Eren

Front End Developer

Sibel Eren

Front End Developer

London, UK

Super Organiser

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

$1000 in concert tickets

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

Makes it very convenient for people to pay you back!

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

Korean BBQ! (with a lot of soju, of course)

Joel Cockram

UX Designer

Joel Cockram

UX Designer

Sheffield, UK

Go with the Flow-er

What’s the biggest bill you’ve ever been stuck with?

I bagged Glastonbury weekend tickets for our group which was almost an eye-watering $1200. Everyone paid up within the week but I wish I had Collctiv back then.

What's your favorite thing about Collctiv?

Removes the social awkwardness of chasing money.

What’s your go-to group activity or thing to do?

Trips away, bouldering, doubles tennis, games night and a takeaway