Alan
The Boss
Alan can perhaps be best described as people centric, focusing strongly on the needs of Redback clients. A diverse portfolio of clients and industry sectors enables him to indulge his passion for a wide variety of face to face meetings and in depth conversation. His flexibility and a broad range of skills and experience are valued by all Redback's clients. Passionate about food and friendship as well as travel, sometimes there is the opportunity to indulge all three at once, but not often given the demands of the company.
When I was a child I wanted to be
Taller
In the past I've been nicknamed
Shorty?
I took my driving test
When British Leyland was still around
I like to eat at
A time that suits me
My favourite brands include
A few well known names but I'm not really brand orientated (maybe I shouldn't say that?)
Favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon
Walking the dog... if I had one?
I grew up in
A hurry
Memories of my first holiday
Shells and those paper flags on giant matchsticks that go on sandcastles
Five things I can’t live without
Saturday, Sunday, Simplicity, Sandwiches and Sleep
Things I’m passionate about
Equilibrium, poetry and food
The thing that puts my teeth on edge
Dentistry
Fiona
Account Director
Fiona's role is business development and she has nurtured some impressive clients. Redback's work for the colleges and notable Cambridge instititutions is handled by her with an individual style and personal touch. Out of work her focus is her daughter and her family. She's a keen horse rider too.
When I was a child I wanted to be
On the stage when I was really young, then latterly an architect
In the past I've been nicknamed
Fiona Nill (as in Neal) - Tottenham 2, Fi Fi, Fi-own
I took my driving test
Shamefully three times, the first time I rolled backwards down a hill and the second time pulled away with the handbrake on.
I like to eat at
The Crab in Berkshire, Thai Square in Marlow, Scotts in Mayfair, any NoBu,
My favourite brands include
Veuve Cliquot, Dior, Sony, Joules Clothing, Ralph Lauren, BMW, Range Rover
Favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon
Riding in the Berkshire countryside, followed by a home roast and a rest in front of the fire
I grew up in
The small village Penn in the heart of the Chilterns in Buckinghamshire
Memories of my first holiday
Camping in L’Escala in Spain with about 20 family and friends in 1982, we did it every year for years
Five things I can’t live without
Home comforts, love and support of my family, a car, holidays in the sun and good shoes
Things I’m passionate about
My family, my home, being happy
The thing that puts my teeth on edge
People smacking their chops when they’re eating
Amy
Studio Manager, Designer
Every design team needs a leader and Amy's ability to design whilst at the same time project manage the studio and lend her own brand of original creativity to Redback's work makes for seamless productivity and happy clients. She's the driving force and creative energy behind our new branding and website. Her passion for design extends beyond just work into such diverse areas as hand crafted cards, wedding invitations and personal stationery as well as an enthusiasm for baking. An accomplished traveller she has a lively social life and a multitude of friends.
When I was a child I wanted to be
An art teacher – I use to love taking the register and liked the idea of getting pressies from all the students.
In the past I've been nicknamed
Jolly Green Giant – I was very tall when at school, had my growth spurt before all the boys!
I took my driving test
6 times! I use to get very nervous. Eventually the company I was learning with gave me free lessons, they couldn't understand why I kept failing as I was perfect in lessons.
I like to eat at
Gaucho – steak, steak and more steak.
My favourite brands include
Benefit cosmetics, Apple, Diesel.
Favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon
A walk in sunny Huntingdon by the river with my fiancé, followed by a large glass of red wine (or two) on the terrace at the Bridge.
I grew up in
Little Paxton, in a house my dad built.
Memories of my first holiday
Sunny Spain, the good old package holiday.
Five things I can't live without
Good friends. My soon to be husband. Holidays. Lots of sleep. Sweets.
Things I'm passionate about
Arty, crafty, designey-stuff. Travelling. Baking. My forthcoming wedding!
The thing that puts my teeth on edge
Flying.
Dan
Designer
Talented designers often have other creative skills and Dan is no exception, playing as he does lead guitar for his band, The Fractures. Dan's creative flair is evident throughout his work and his innate attention to detail, measured approach and ability to see the complete picture for our clients make him an invaluable part of the Redback team. A case of music and a 'lyrical' approach going hand in hand.
When I was a child I wanted to be
A vet
In the past I've been nicknamed
Daniel-son (from the karate kid)
I took my driving test
Luckily passed first time
I like to eat at
Prima in Huntingdon for great pizza or The American Diner in Old Street, London for a great burger and milkshake
My favourite brands include
Apple, Camper, Fender, Diesel, Peroni
Favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon
Chilling out with my fiancée (and my guitar) or catching up with friends
I grew up in
Enfield, North London
Memories of my first holiday
Great fun family camping in France
Five things I can’t live without
iPhone, guitar, my fiancée, my iMac, my family
Things I’m passionate about
Design, Music (going to gigs, playing and recording with my band), seeing the sights of the world, beer!
The thing that puts my teeth on edge
For some reason flour on bread!
James
Designer
James thrives on technical challenges. His ability to programme websites and resolve the most complex of technical issues is well known among the team. Conversely or perhaps not, he is a 'sports adrenalin' enthusiast, kayaking, snowboarding to name but two with fencing a close third. Code and the possibility of breaking things definitely go together for James.
When I was a child I wanted to be
A pilot or a photographer
In the past I've been nicknamed
Crispy, Yeti (don’t ask), Jimbo, JC.
I took my driving test
I passed my car test first time but I failed my first motorbike test because I had a broken radio and couldn’t hear the instructions. I Passed the second time with no minor marks.
I like to eat at
Le restaurant la Fromagerie, Courchevel, France – cheese, cheese and more cheese.
My favourite brands include
Apple, Nikon, Nespresso, SuperDry.
Favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon
Go for a long walk or bike ride in the countryside or go kayaking.
I grew up in
A lot of different places.
Memories of my first holiday
Not really my first holiday but the first with my partner was a great trip to Venice.
Five things I can’t live without
My partner Sarah, coffee, camera, adrenaline, holidays.
Things I’m passionate about
Kayaking, fencing, snowboarding, scuba diving, design and photography, good food/wine/coffee, holidays.
The thing that puts my teeth on edge
Bad drivers, Comic Sans.
Anthea
Administrator
Anthea oversees the business administration side of Redback and her previous experience in marketing and running her own business means that she is ideally placed to handle the needs of clients and suppliers alike. Her all round talents though enable her to do much more and she is the lynch pin of much that we do.
When I was a child I wanted to be
An air hostess: it seemed very glamorous and I wanted to travel the world.
In the past I've been nicknamed
Boney (the very distance past).
I took my driving test
Once - my boyfriend, amazingly now my husband, taught me to drive in a pale blue Opel Kadett.
I like to eat at
The Oyster Bar @ Grand Central Station, The Ivy, Gioberti's in Wanstead and The Butley Oysterage.
My favourite brands include
Pashley, Church's shoes, Mimi Berry, the Tate and John Lewis.
Favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon
Cycle to The Bluebell in Hempstead for a late, long, lazy lunch.
I grew up in
Inkpen, a small village in West Berkshire.
Memories of my first holiday
Seagulls on the roof of a caravan in Budleigh Salterton.
Five things I can’t live without
My family, friends, hairdresser, holidays and good mascara
Things I’m passionate about
David Beckham and The Two Ronnies.
The thing that puts my teeth on edge
Belly buttons.
Sal
Accounts Administrator
Sal started life at Redback as our administrator and quickly became the central hub of our day to day business. She left that role some time ago to start a family but she still manages the company's accounts, a vital part of any business. She now has two adorable girls. Her financial talents extend to her local primary school, where she helps them and her local community to organise fundraising events.
When I was a child I wanted to be
A grown up
In the past I've been nicknamed
Wol (I think it was an abbreviation of Wolly) my Dad still calls me that
I took my driving test
Twice - Cambridge has so many bikes!
I like to eat at
The White Pheasant (our local restaurant – its lovely, and one of my best friends owns it!)
My favourite brands include
Joseph Joseph, anything surfy and Mini Boden for my girls
Favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon
Spend time with my Husband and 2 girls (don’t care
what we do)
I grew up in
Norfolk
Memories of my first holiday
Treading grapes in France with my Brother and Sister, watching old men play petanque on the street and all wearing clogs which we bought from the market, I was 5.
Five things I can’t live without
Earl Grey Tea, My Family, Noise (I hate silence), Good food and drink, Facebook (sad I know)
Things I’m passionate about
Community Spirit
The thing that puts my teeth on edge
Thinking about my teeth being on edge