UK & Europe Directors

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FOUNDER & GROUP CEO

Alex has 15 years experience across the UK, Europe, Australasia and North America of leading award-winning teams that have successfully re-defined how the sport, leisure and fitness sector uses data and plans investment into community programs and infrastructure. 

This is underpinned by the development and application of innovative market and business intelligence platforms that have been used by multiple governments, 100+ sport governing bodies, 3,000+ facilities, and influenced how over 30 million people are active today.

GENERAL MANAGER

Prior to joining ActiveXchange, Ben was CEO of Active Norfolk for 9 years. Ben's an innovative and intuitive leader with a successful background in the achievement of organisational transformation, growth and high-performance. He has a deep understanding of public, private and VCSE sector priorities, and the opportunities related to data driven collaboration.

Ben leads the day to day operations at ActiveXchange, while driving success from our key partnerships, which often transcend sectors.

GROUP CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER & GENERAL MANAGER, APAC

 Richard has a senior operations executive background focused on problem solving, building successful teams and promoting healthy culture within organisations. He has worked for a number of global organisations, with hands-on experience opening international offices on the ground and remotely. He played a key role in the growth experienced by Ai-Media, navigating its expansion into global markets and spearheading its journey to an ASX listing.

Being a father of two and having type-1 diabetes, Richard knows how important movement and health are and is excited to bring his skill set and experience to ActiveXchange.

GROUP HEAD OF PRODUCT & GENERAL MANAGER, NORTH AMERICA

Chris joins ActiveXchange with 15+ years of professional experience in operations, business intelligence, and product-oriented roles.  He has delivered tech-based products, digitalisation strategy and leadership in large enterprise (regulated/ government environments) and innovative and entrepreneurial small to medium businesses.  

Chris holds a B.Sc - Engineering from Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada and an MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s. Chris is a lifelong athlete, professional coach (alpine skiing & sailing), and volunteer club/ advisory board member. 

GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Matthew is a strategic and commercially focused finance executive focused on corporate strategy, developing commercial growth and operational awareness, driving transformation, outsourcing and enhancing internal controls, cash management and financial planning.  

He specialises in management information, cash management, business intelligence, change management, financial planning & analysis, strategy, procurement, business development, controls and systems design & implementation. 

MARKETING EXECUTIVE

Monique has nearly 10 years of marketing & communications experience, with the majority of her career spent in the sports licensing and merchandise industry. She has worked closely with many of the major Australian sporting codes and teams, including the NRL, Football Australia and Cricket Australia, as well as international brands such as '47 and Nitro Circus.

Monique shares the team's passion for sport & physical activity, and can usually be found at a netball court in her spare time.