Meet the changemakers

We’re a people-first business, reimagining the opportunities our industry can offer.

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Dieko Falade

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Dieko Falade

'Dieko can usually be heard screaming for fouls after pirouetting past players for our 5-a-side team… as well as giggling at every single joke told in the office. He brings a bundle of energy, but is meticulous and efficient when it comes to the numbers'.

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Aarthi Thangavel

Associate, Innovation

“Aarthi is fantastic to work with — she is super friendly, helpful and engaged in everything she is part of. I particularly appreciate her getting involved in our Growth deal flow meetings to ensure we’re well joined-up across True.”

Aarthi Thangavel

"There's no one else I'd rather sit opposite every day at the office. Ameena is always smiling, happy to help and will do whatever it takes to support her team... not to mention her outfits are always on point."

Ameena Sharif

Archie Mason

Director, Innovation

“Archie is the glue that holds our innovation business together. Utterly dependable, driven and passionate about True, Archie’s work on developing our real estate partners in particular has opened up a whole new platform for True to develop in the coming years.”

Archie Mason

Cameron Kanda

Analyst, Investment

“Cam is a great character to have around — confident, humble, funny, and always eager to learn.”

Cameron Kanda

Catherine Pelton

Principal, Investment

“Incredibly smart, highly motivated and genuinely passionate, Catherine is truly remarkable and the exact type of person you’d want on your team.”

Catherine Pelton

Danielle Le Toullec

Head of Marketing & Communications

"Dani always brings heaps of vibrancy to the office and everything she does. She’s a marketing wizard, but it’s her natural sparkle that gives life to the brand and True."

Danielle Le Toullec

Ejike Onuchukwu

Director, Investment

“I first met Eji on a five-a-side football pitch. The bad news for him meant that we had high expectations. The good news is that he’s proven to be a brilliant addition to the team and an all-round great guy.”

Ejike Onuchukwu

Ella d'Amato

Managing Director, Investment and CMO

“Ella is super smart, hugely experienced, incredibly energetic and completely down to earth — everything she has achieved she has earned through hard work and determination, which I love. Oh, and she talks. A lot.”

Ella d'Amato

Emily Bullman

Associate, Investment

“Emily is quick-witted and continuously hilarious. Her positivity makes her a joy to work with and a no-brainer for founders looking for investment.”

Emily Bullman

James Jacobs

Associate, Investment

"His experience means JJ is great at tackling problems head-on and he's often my go-to guy for any technical advice... as well as recommendations for 3-hour long podcasts and deep analysis of Chelsea FC's latest managerial change. He is a pub quiz maestro, and knows the answer to many, many questions, both investment-related and otherwise."

James Jacobs

Jamie Campbell

Associate, Innovation

"Jamie is always one step ahead. He has a maturity about him that is beyond his years, is always thinking more broadly about opportunities and is great at making things happen."

Jamie Campbell

Joe Seager-Dupuy

Director, Investment

"Joe is incredibly smart, thoughtful, determined, and usually one step ahead of everyone else in the room. Aspirations include working out with Chris Hemsworth."

Joe Seager-Dupuy

Kishen Pandya

Principal, Investment

“Cool as a cucumber, you’ll find Kishen calm and poised in the face of any challenges. He is great to work with as he loves being challenged and challenging others, which has led to some cracking ideas and solutions. Also as a natural team player, you can always count on him!”

Kishen Pandya

Liam Buswell

Director, Innovation

“Liam is incredibly smart, cool and collected. He’s very good at articulating difficult concepts, which is very helpful when discussing horizon technologies and is always happy to go above and beyond to help everyone across the team.”

Liam Buswell

Matt Truman

Executive Chair and Co-founder

“Matt is one of the most connected, energetic, smart and kind men in the investment world. Always helpful and forever three steps ahead of the rest. You always leave inspired after an hour chatting to Matt.”

Matt Truman

Michanne Steenbergen

Associate, Investment

Michanne Steenbergen

Mike Martin

Director, Investment

"Mike is highly effective and unflappable: a Zen Buddhist monk in investors' clothing (Patagonia gilet)."

Mike Martin

Mike Tattersall

Managing Director, Innovation and CCO

“Mike is one of those rare people who can inspire, educate and drive a team whilst being a kind, humorous and empathetic leader. He creates an environment that encourages communication and collaboration in a way that makes you want to work hard and show up every day!”

Mike Tattersall

Molly Walsh

Analyst, Innovation

'Molly will always lift team morale and offer a helping hand, whether that be at work, in life in general, or when in need of a Holland & Barrett supplement. She takes on any task with open hands and is an absolute gem for a pub quiz!'

Molly Walsh

Nathan Luscombe

Compliance & ESG Manager

“Nathan is pivotal in raising our ESG standards and the first Kiwi who isn’t rugby obsessed — coincidentally he’s the also nicest Kiwi I’ve met.”

Nathan Luscombe

Oscar King

Associate, Investment

“Oscar’s a delight to work with, he loves data and analysis but will always combine this with a smile to get the best result for everyone.”

Oscar King

Owen Eddershaw

Analyst, Innovation

“I’ve known Owen since before True — he’s a genuinely sound guy who uses the adjective ‘dreamy’ more than anyone I know.”

Owen Eddershaw

Paul Cocker

CEO and Co-founder

“Paul inspires confidence and action in others through his pragmatic and positive ‘can do’ attitude, which he lives by daily.”

Paul Cocker

Prina Shah

Principal, Innovation

'Wise beyond her years, Prina is impeccably efficient and a true change-maker, all whilst being an all round top person'.

Prina Shah

Qianhui Yang (Q)

Analyst, Investment

“The most rewarding aspect of working with Q is that not only does she combine intellect with a desire to develop and learn, but also the fact that no task ever seems too big and is always greeted with a smile.”

Qianhui Yang (Q)

Rachel Marshall

Principal, Investment

"Having spent most of her career in the consumer sector, Rachel has fantastic insight and her views are always hugely valued internally and externally."

Rachel Marshall

Richard Brick

Director, Investment

“Rich’s vigorous passion for consumer brands and working with the teams that build them is infectious and always brightens the days of those around him.”

Richard Brick

Richard Sharpe

Director, Investment

“The newest addition to the Richards of True, Sharpey’s experience, openness and enthusiasm are infectious — Qatar’s loss is London’s gain!’

Richard Sharpe

Robyn Wilson

Analyst, Innovation

“Robyn is a pleasure to work with and is an effective team member regardless of the task at hand. She will approach each problem calmly and with a smile. She’s also the life of the party… just wait till you hear her on the mic at 1 am!’

Robyn Wilson

Romilly Forbes

Senior Executive Assistant & Office Manager

“Romilly is the dream right hand woman! She is inquisitive, patient and a real team player — always got a smile on her face too!”

Romilly Forbes

Rusha Mondal

Analyst, Innovation

“Rusha’s energy and passion is completely infectious. The way she so enthusiastically talks about her lunchtime cycles and workouts *almost* makes me want to do the same.”

Rusha Mondal

Serena McCutcheon

Head of People and Operations

“Serena is a fantastic team member to work with, and as a leader at True enables our people to perform at their best.”

Serena McCutcheon

Sophia Sung

Principal, Investment

“Sophia allies energy, experience and intelligence to be a super strong partner to our portfolio businesses.”

Sophia Sung

Vikesh Mistry

Principal, Finance

“Often spinning many plates, Vikesh is a great multitasker who always makes time to help everyone across the True team.”

Vikesh Mistry

Will Pearson

Managing Director, Investment and CFO

“Will is a strong and inspirational leader who joins commercial insight with operational expertise to drive value. This includes challenging convention to ensure our companies remain ahead of the competition.’

Will Pearson