The People behind ProfessorMe

We have a strong belief: Every learner, everywhere deserves access to great teaching.

Meet the Team

  • Dr Kate Smith

    Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

    Kate is an academic and entrepreneur specialising in academic training and learner-centred teaching.

  • Daisy McConville

    Co-Founder and Creative Director


    Daisy is passionate about making education and learning accessible for those who struggle with the ‘conventional’ way.

  • Dr Ben McConville FHEA

    Chief Operations Officer

    Ben is an experienced academic leader, focused on quality and student experience.

  • Milly Stevenson

    Milly Stevenson

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Milly leads ProfessorMe’s marketing strategy, overseeing brand, campaigns, and growth across digital channels.

  • David Farquhar FRGS

    Chair of the Board


    David is a serial entrepreneur with experience in scaling and investing in EdTech companies.

  • Phil Baker

    Phil Baker

    Fractional Chief Technology Officer

    Phil is an experienced IT leader driving technology strategy, aligning technical vision with business goals.

  • Steve Martin

    Steve Martin

    Fractional Chief Transformation Officer

    Steve drives the strategic evolution and operational scaling of ProfessorMe, embedding AI-driven innovation into the company’s core business model.

  • Darren Sack

    Darren Sack

    Fractional Chief Financial Officer

    Darren scales and transforms businesses through tech adoption.

  • Chris Pupia

    Chris Pupia

    Fractional Chief Commercial Officer

    Chris is experienced in scaling SaaS, Cloud, and AI technology companies, as well as revenue generation.

  • Manca Vitorino

    Manca Vitorino

    Data Advisor

    Manca is a senior data leader at LexisNexis, delivering transformative analytics strategies, driving revenue growth, and championing diversity in data.

  • Matic Uzmah

    Matic Uzmah

    Industry/Rev-Ops Advisor

    Matic brings 15+ years of expertise in SaaS, Al, and revenue operations strategy, helping businesses accelerate growth through innovation.

  • Marcus Alexander

    Marcus Alexander

    Product Advisor

    Marcus is a leader in digital design, bringing 20+ years of experience in product design, strategy and brand development.

  • Dr Richard Plant

    Dr Richard Plant

    Senior Developer

    Richard focuses on machine learning, privacy, service architecture design, and secure software development.

  • Andre Jacyshyn

    Andre Jacyshyn

    AI Architect Engineer

    Andre specialises in building high-performing technology organisations including solutions in machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, and voice processing.

  • Gill Donoghue

    Gill Donoghue

    International Education Officer

    Gill is a secondary school teacher who has supported educational initiatives in complex and challenging conditions for NGOs across Central America, South Asia, and Africa.