Our OPS Team

 

Founders

FounderHarry LittleHarry was born in London and raised in Surrey and Hampshire. He played professional rugby for one year after leaving school at the end of which he decided higher education was the right path for him. He went on to study Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham. He went on from his undergraduate to complete the GDL and LPC at BPP University, during which he secured a training contract at Clyde & Co LLP.

Founder

Harry Little

Harry was born in London and raised in Surrey and Hampshire. He played professional rugby for one year after leaving school at the end of which he decided higher education was the right path for him. He went on to study Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham. He went on from his undergraduate to complete the GDL and LPC at BPP University, during which he secured a training contract at Clyde & Co LLP.

FounderJack RubinJack Rubin is part of the investment team at Fuel Ventures, who have invested over £50m in Seed technology companies over the last 4 years. He has a strong background in entrepreneurship having launched an e-commerce tea business whilst at school and then launching Pinga, a leading on-demand grocery delivery business which launched across multiple UK major cities. 

Founder

Jack Rubin

Jack Rubin is part of the investment team at Fuel Ventures, who have invested over £50m in Seed technology companies over the last 4 years. He has a strong background in entrepreneurship having launched an e-commerce tea business whilst at school and then launching Pinga, a leading on-demand grocery delivery business which launched across multiple UK major cities. 

Head of OperationsCaroline MaileCaroline is working as an auditor at Grant Thornton within the Technology, Media and Telecommunications department, training to be a Chartered Accountant. She has pioneered initiatives at Grant Thornton that promote diversity within the firm as well as the wider industry, because she is passionate about supporting underrepresented group

Founder

Caroline Maile

Caroline is working in Transaction Services at PwC within the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant at Grant Thornton in early 2021. She has pioneered initiatives that promote diversity because she is passionate about making a difference and supporting underrepresented groups. Outside of work she enjoys cooking, eating and dreaming she could move to Italy!

FounderVincent Egunlae Vincent grew up and lives in North London. He studied for an undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham, before going on to complete a Masters in International Business. Vincent is currently working as an auditor for Grant Thornton UK LLP where he co-founded the Ethnicity Network. Outside of work, Vincent works on a number of initiatives to create opportunities for those who need them.

Founder

Vincent Egunlae

Vincent grew up and lives in North London. He studied for an undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham, before going on to complete a Masters in International Business. Vincent is currently working as an auditor for Grant Thornton UK LLP where he co-founded the Ethnicity Network. Outside of work, Vincent works on a number of initiatives to create opportunities for those who need them.

Wider Team

 
Content WriterMax KellyMax studied English Literature at the University of York and now works for IVC Evidensia. His job involves building and managing websites for veterinary practices. He has written website content for Badminton England and the scripts for a documentary series about Britain’s wildlife, as well as a semi-regular personal blog. He lives in Bristol and plays rugby for a local club. He loves sport and is an Exeter Chiefs, Liverpool and Somerset fan in rugby, football and cricket respectively. 

Content Writer

Max Kelly

Max studied English Literature at the University of York and now works for IVC Evidensia. His job involves building and managing websites for veterinary practices. He has written website content for Badminton England and the scripts for a documentary series about Britain’s wildlife, as well as a semi-regular personal blog. 

He lives in Bristol and plays rugby for a local club. He loves sport and is an Exeter Chiefs, Liverpool and Somerset fan in rugby, football and cricket respectively. 

Brand & EngagementJessica GintingJessica Ginting is from Jakarta, Indonesia. She received her Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Bristol and her Master’s degree in Publishing from UCL. She currently works as a Public relations officer at the London-based climate finance consultancy, E Co. In addition to Jessica’s professional work, she is also an independent creative, comic writer, poet, and translator, who is passionate about creating opportunities for emerging creatives. She sponsored The Literary Consultancy Free Read for BESEA writers and currently leads a team of Indonesian artists and writers on her independent comic, ROSANA!

Brand & Engagement

Jessica Ginting

Jessica Ginting is from Jakarta, Indonesia. She received her Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Bristol and her Master’s degree in Publishing from UCL. She currently works as a Public relations officer at the London-based climate finance consultancy,
E Co.

In addition to Jessica’s professional work, she is also an independent creative, comic writer, poet, and translator, who is passionate about creating opportunities for emerging creatives. She sponsored The Literary Consultancy Free Read for BESEA writers and currently leads a team of Indonesian artists and writers on her independent comic, ROSANA!

Advisor

Advisor

Ella Robertson

Ella Robertson is the Managing Director of One Young World, a UK charity which serves as a global forum for young leaders.

Ella oversees the annual One Young World Summit which has taken place in nine different cities across the world, from Bangkok to Bogota. Ella is the co-author of How To Make A Difference - the authoritative handbook to activism.

Ella is a School Governor at ARK Atwood Primary School where she is the Link Governor for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. In the past year she has written for The Times, The Daily Telegraph and City AM; she was featured in British Vogue for her activism and was named on the Management Today/Daily Telegraph list of 35 Women Under 35 2019.

Events CoordinatorJoanna JonesJoanna studied Mathematics and Finance at the University of Exeter and has since gone on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with Grant Thornton. Alongside her role as a corporate tax advisor, specialising in technology and media clients, she enjoys organising corporate and social events for the London office in order to facilitate the growth of their networks.

Events Coordinator

Joanna Jones

Joanna studied Mathematics and Finance at the University of Exeter and has since gone on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with Grant Thornton.

Alongside her role as a corporate tax advisor, specialising in technology and media clients, she enjoys organising corporate and social events for the London office in order to facilitate the growth of their networks.

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Athena Kourti

Athena was educated in London where she has worked a range of diverse occupations for the last nine years. Currently, Athena works as a private tutor whilst undertaking her Masters in Cancer Cell Biology at Sussex University, after receiving her Bachelors in Genetics. Aside from Athena’s interest in cancer research and teaching, she is inspired by the potential of children and young adults to positively impact the world, and the non-profits that aid in the enrichment of their lives by creating equal opportunities.

Communications LeadSam SalehiSam was bought up and educated in Hertfordshire, before going on to study for an undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham. He continued on at Nottingham to complete a Masters in Diplomacy.Sam currently works in the corporate communications team of the financial services and energy company, Octopus Group. Prior to this, Sam spent two years this at one of the UK’s leading communications agencies, Hill + Knowlton Strategies, in their Energy and Industrials team.

Communications Lead

Sam Salehi

Sam was bought up and educated in Hertfordshire, before going on to study for an undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham. He continued on at Nottingham to complete a Masters in Diplomacy.

Sam currently works in the corporate communications team of the financial services and energy company, Octopus Group. Prior to this, Sam spent two years this at one of the UK’s leading communications agencies, Hill + Knowlton Strategies, in their Energy and Industrials team.

Judith Easton

Judith was born in east London but grew up in Hertfordshire. She studied Geography and Economics at the University of Edinburgh and loved living in Scotland. She is currently revising for her final ACA exams at Grant Thornton. Outside of work she is a keen runner, having run the London marathon and trained for the Paris marathon before it was cancelled by Covid! She is also an avid cook and baker but, equally loves trying new restaurants.

Alex McNeeAlex graduated from University College London (UCL) with a degree in Chemistry and Spanish, and is due to qualify as a Chartered Accountant in August 2021. Post university, Alex lived in Australia for a year before starting work at Grant Thornton. She has experience in Business Consulting, Restructuring & Debt Advisory, and Financial Services Advisory as part of the Rotational Advisory Programme. Outside of work, Alex is passionate about all things fitness, food and music.

Alex McNee

Alex graduated from University College London (UCL) with a degree in Chemistry and Spanish, and is due to qualify as a Chartered Accountant in August 2021. Post university, Alex lived in Australia for a year before starting work at Grant Thornton. She has experience in Business Consulting, Restructuring & Debt Advisory, and Financial Services Advisory as part of the Rotational Advisory Programme. Outside of work, Alex is passionate about all things fitness, food and music.

Safeguarding LeadCristina GeorgeCristina is retired from full time work but is involved in numerous non-executive roles, including her role as Governor at Kirklees College, a large General FE College in West Yorkshire, where she is Designated Safeguarding Governor, Link Governor for Mental Health and Wellbeing and SEND.  Cristina also sits on Committees that focus on Quality, Finance and Equality.  For most of her career Cristina worked in the public sector.  Her last post was Senior Adviser in the Department for Education where she had responsibility for Post 16 Learning in the North West, was lead for the Northern Territory on Special Educational Needs and worked on various national working groups to develop policy on Post 16 Learning. Cristina is passionate about developing opportunities for all and providing support that ensures all young people can make the very best of their life chances. 

Safeguarding Lead

Cristina George

Cristina is retired from full time work but is involved in numerous non-executive roles, including her role as Governor at Kirklees College, a large General FE College in West Yorkshire, where she is Designated Safeguarding Governor, Link Governor for Mental Health and Wellbeing and SEND.  Cristina also sits on Committees that focus on Quality, Finance and Equality.  For most of her career Cristina worked in the public sector.  Her last post was Senior Adviser in the Department for Education where she had responsibility for Post 16 Learning in the North West, was lead for the Northern Territory on Special Educational Needs and worked on various national working groups to develop policy on Post 16 Learning. Cristina is passionate about developing opportunities for all and providing support that ensures all young people can make the very best of their life chances. 

Aadya RathoreAadya received her Bachelor's degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Warwick.  She is currently working at Grant Thornton UK LLP as a Financial services audit associate and training to be a Chartered Accountant.She has always been passionate about adding value to her work she devotes her time to supporting initiatives that promote diversity and equality for underprivileged groups. She is also a silver award holder for International Award for Young People by the Duke of Edinburgh.

Aadya Rathore

Aadya received her Bachelor's degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Warwick.  She is currently working at Grant Thornton UK LLP as a Financial services audit associate and training to be a Chartered Accountant.

She has always been passionate about adding value to her work she devotes her time to supporting initiatives that promote diversity and equality for underprivileged groups. She is also a silver award holder for International Award for Young People by the Duke of Edinburgh.

Edward StoutEdward Studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nottingham and has recently qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Edward works for Cardano, an Asset Management Firm, where he sits in the Advisory team advising clients on corporate events (M&A, refinancing, restructuring) and pension related matters. Prior to this Edward worked at Duff & Phelps training in M&A, restructuring and transformation.Edward is passionate about social mobility, providing opportunities to young people from less advantaged backgrounds. In addition to Edward’s work with OPS he is an ambassador for Leadership Through Sport and Business, a social mobility charity, which places students into the workplace having opted-out of going to university.

Edward Stout

Edward Studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nottingham and has recently qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Edward works for Cardano, an Asset Management Firm, where he sits in the Advisory team advising clients on corporate events (M&A, refinancing, restructuring) and pension related matters. Prior to this Edward worked at Duff & Phelps training in M&A, restructuring and transformation.

Edward is passionate about social mobility, providing opportunities to young people from less advantaged backgrounds. In addition to Edward’s work with OPS he is an ambassador for Leadership Through Sport and Business, a social mobility charity, which places students into the workplace having opted-out of going to university.