Team Openbrolly
We are a small and mighty team of creatively diverse, driven and innovative individuals working in various locations, from Scotland to Spain.
We are proud to pioneer new digital solutions that transform our clients lives.
Lindsay dropped his economics and business management studies to become a ‘hip’ trainee programmer in the 70’s. His varied career took him all over the world providing consultancy in strategy and programme management and in 2000 he joined Openbrolly as mentor and chairman.
Favourite food Macaroni & Cheese
Best advice received Carpe Diem
How many brollys do you have? 1
Geoff’s our CEO from Liverpool but now based in the Scottish borders, although he does love to pop to Italy too. Geoff left local government in 2000 to set up Openbrolly with David, and well the rest is history.
Favourite season Winter
Favourite music genre Classical
How many brollys do you have? 3
Sam’s from Essex but is now in the Highlands. Her diverse mix of career paths and studies brought her to OB in 2017 whilst still completing her degree in business management. In 2020, Sam was promoted to OB’s Operation Director and is continuing her studies to become a Dr.
Famous Encounter David Beckham... I spilt a pint of stella over him.
Favourite Quote Hukuna Matata
How many brollys do you have? 1 but i think its broken
Lindsay dropped his economics and business management studies to become a ‘hip’ trainee programmer in the 70’s. His varied career took him all over the world providing consultancy in strategy and programme management and n 2000 he joined Openbrolly as mentor and chairman.
Favourite food Macaroni & Cheese
Best advice received Carpe Diem
How many brollys do you have? 1
Geoff Wilcock
Managing Director
Geoff’s our managing director from Liverpool but now based in the Scottish borders, although he does love to pop to Italy too. Geoff left local government in 2000 to set up Openbrolly with David, and well the rest is history.
Favourite season Winter
Favourite music genre Classical
How many brollys do you have? 3
Sam Hill
Operations Director
Sam’s from Essex but is now in the Highlands. Her diverse mix of career paths and studies brought her to OB in 2017 whilst still completing her degree in business management. In 2020, Sam was promoted to OB’s Operation Director and is continuing her studies to become a Dr.
Famous Encounter David Beckham... I spilt a pint of stella over him.
Favourite Quote Hukuna Matata
How many brollys do you have? 1 but i think its broken
Luck brought William from his native France to the Scottish Highlands at age 22. He has since played and taught Highland Bagpipes, gained a computing degree and has been coding with Openbrolly ever since.
Superpower Adaptability
Favourite Movie One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
How many brollys do you have? 2
The start of Conrads's career path saw him bounce between sawmills, joinery apprenticeships, hospitality, back to school & onto the top of a roof to help out a roofer, and that's where he's been ever since. In 2000 he decided to change career & gained a BSc & a career in the IT industry.
Favourite Food Indian cuisine, especially madras
How many brolly's do you have? None
Scott has previously worked in cyber security and is joining us to focus on programming. When Scott's not as his desk you might find him in a VR world far away.
Specialist Subject Gaming
Favourite Place His office space with all his technology
How many brollys do you have? None
William Nyffeler
Guru ProgrammerConrad Mackay
DataologistScott Masson
Junior Full Stack Magician
William Nyffeler
Senior Analyst Programmer
Luck brought William from his native France to the Scottish Highlands at age 22. He has since played and taught Highland Bagpipes, gained a computing degree and has been coding with Openbrolly ever since.
Superpower Adaptability
Favourite Movie One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
How many brollys do you have? 2
Conrad Mackay
Agile Project Manager & Programmer
The start of Conrads's career path saw him bounce between sawmills, joinery apprenticeships, hospitality, back to school & onto the top of a roof to help out a roofer, and that's where he's been ever since. In 2000 he decided to change career & gained a BSc & a career in the IT industry.
Favourite Food Indian cuisine, especially madras
How many brolly do you have? None
Scott Masson
Trainee Programmer
Scott is the newest member of the Openbrolly team. He previously worked in cyber security and has joined us to focus on programming. When Scott's not as his desk you might find him in a VR world far away.
Specialist Subject Gaming
Favourite Place His office space with all his technology
How many brollys do you have? None
From completing work experience with Openbrolly, Kaitlyn is now focusing on the exciting path that is social media. Keep a look out for her blog posts!
Superpower Generating ideas and multi-tasking
Favourite music emo/hardcore pop punk
How many brollys do you have? 2
From completing work experience with Openbrolly Leigha decided to expand her knowledge further and is now currently studying digital design and web development, Leigha's skills are ever growing. Soon she could be building your website
Superpower Attention to detail
Favourite placeParis
How many brollys do you have? 1
Bring your talents to Openbrolly to help create and grow services for our clients and beyond.
Openbrolly are a Living Wage employer.
Leigha Day-Clark
Trainee Designer
Joss Mandryck
Brand & Marketing Consultant
Hailing from the Canadian Rockies, Joss is now based in Barcelona. When she’s not working as a brand strategist, you’ll find her taking photos, brainstorming creative projects and enjoying the odd glass of wine on a rooftop.
Favourite Food Olives
Childhood Nickname Jossy
How many brollys do you have? None. I live in Spain.
Claire Banks
Marketing & Sales Assistant
Originally a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, Claire has explored the world of visual communication through design, photography and written word. She now joins our ranks to help us propel into an exciting and prosperous future.
Favourite place The beach
Best advice heard Buy cheap buy twice
How many brolly do you have? 1 huge rainbow brolly that fits the whole family underneath
Kaitlyn Hogg
Work Experience Creative Writer
From completing work experience with Openbrolly, Kaitlyn is now focusing on the exciting path that is social media. Keep a look out for her blog posts!
Superpower Generating ideas and multi-tasking
Favourite music emo/hardcore pop punk
How many brollys do you have? 2
