About us.
The BuddyBoost story.
BuddyBoost was co-founded by Robert Tansey, the leader of Sky’s ‘Skyride’ cycling programme and Ian Malcolm, who has previously led large human resource functions.
Both Robert and Ian felt that employee wellbeing was either focused on super-serving the already healthy, or worse, just a tick-box exercise that failed to create a positive work culture. And so BuddyBoost was designed to be highly inclusive and built around community and peer support. Using these ingredients we aim to allow companies to build a culture of wellbeing, where everyone is invited.
Our initial mission was to make a million people healthier and happier. We're making good progress and we hope you will join us on this mission.
BuddyBoost’s development has been supported by a range of experts, each of whom were motivated by their own workplace experiences, and their sincere belief that being active and helping others to do the same is a good way to stay healthier and happier.
Robert Tansey
Founder
Robert was the instigator and leader of Sky’s involvement in cycling.
And it wasn’t the Tour de France victories that inspired him the most – it was the 1.6m Britons who got on their bikes in the years that followed.
Ian Malcolm
Co-Founder
Ian was the CFO of one of the UK’s largest logistics companies, including responsibility for HR.
It was clear to Ian that promoting a supportive and friendly workplace was among the most important factors in driving good outcomes for the company and its employees.
Zoe Wishman
Client Director
Zoe started her career in marketing and worked at the FA to launch the Women’s Super League and with Sport England on their ground-breaking This Girl Can campaign. Zoe is also a B Corp Accredited Leader.
Emily Varns
Head of Marketing
Emily has been involved in B2B marketing for over 20 years and is a huge fan of all things digital and creative. Emily is a big advocate of supporting people’s mental health, especially in the workplace.
Cat Rowlands
Engagement Manager
Cat has held many roles in HR and operations, and has been with BuddyBoost since day one. Being active is a big part of her daily life; she’s a fantastic fixer; great people-person; and, of course, a superb engagement manager.
Laura Beale
Engagement manager
Laura has many years of experience in event management and combines working with her love of travel. BuddyBoosters adore her Community Feed chat so much that once there was almost a declaration of love.
Benjie Goodhart
Copywriter
Benjie is a freelance journalist from Brighton who worked in TV for 25 years. As someone with anxiety, he is a keen advocate of the mental health benefits of exercise.