senior leadership team
Our executive leadership team is responsible for the strategy and direction of caboodle
Managing Director
Catherine Bennett
Catherine is one our co-founder directors with a Masters in HR Management and Post Grad in Personnel Development. The early years of her career were spent in HR which ignited a passion for the employee benefits arena and so caboodle was born in 2009
Catherine is still very much hands on within the business managing a portfolio of clients and partners whilst strategically driving the business forward with her Senior Management Team.
Whilst Catherine’s work life is extremely busy she still manages quality time with her husband and 2 children. In her ‘me time’, Catherine indulges in her passion for horses. She competes at events whenever she can on her horse, Simply Blits, AKA Norman – he’s the other man in her life!
Product, Development & Security Director
Dave Gunning
As one of our co-founder directors and with around 30 years’ experience in software development and project management, Dave heads up the caboodle Development and Implementation teams.
Dave is responsible for the continual development and improvement of our technology platforms as well as the ongoing security management and improvement of our already robust systems..
In his spare time he’s kept busy by his twins and enjoys an outdoor lifestyle which includes mountain biking, surfing and skiing.
Client Success Director
Emma Jewell
One of our co-founder directors, Emma has over 20 years’ experience in the employee benefits industry.
Emma focuses on client retention, ensuring our clients enjoy continuing success from our solutions. She also also heads up our relationship with Make UK, the Manufacturer’s Organisation, who have endorsed our services for their members since 2009.
Outside work, Emma loves spending time with her fellow writers at her creative writing group, yoga and cheering on her son on the rugby pitch every Sunday!
Finance Director
Guy Thomas
Guy’s finance career spans over 30 years, working at a number of organisations in a senior leadership role including part of a successful management buyout team. He brings a wealth of experience, expertise and knowledge to caboodle.
In his spare time Guy enjoys playing golf, running and the occasional game of cricket. He’s also a keen skier and likes to take on an annual walking challenge.
Head of Operations
Emma Lomax
Emma heads up our customer service teams who look after our clients and the needs of their employees. With Emma’s vast customer service experience, she ensures the teams deliver a service to our clients that is second to none.
Apart from spending time with her family, Emma enjoys going to festivals and concerts. She used to sing in a band and this is something she would like to get back into. X factor here she comes!
Head of Sales & Marketing
Dan Harrison
Head of Sales & Marketing
With over 9 years’ experience in the employee benefits industry, Dan joined caboodle in 2019 and looks after the sales and marketing teams. He’s responsible for growing the caboodle client base and ensuring existing clients are well looked after and kept informed of industry developments.
When he’s not running his under-appreciated ‘Dads taxi’ service Dan enjoys walking with his dogs and as a glutton for punishment, he’s also a Manchester Utd fan.
other key personnel
At caboodle we have a fantastic team of individuals, meet some of our key personnel
Marketing Manager
Adele Pyatt
Adele has over 25 years marketing communications expertise and holds a Post Grad CIM Diploma in marketing. She joined caboodle in 2011 and is responsible for managing the company’s marketing initiatives and showcasing the caboodle brand. Adele also takes care of the management, production and delivery of client employee communications.
In her spare time, Adele loves nothing more than being stood at the side of a football pitch cheering on her son, walking her dog Stella or sampling the latest beer!
HR Manager
Anne Wade
A qualified HR generalist, Anne joined caboodle in 2013 and takes care of everything HR. She also oversees the office management and health and safety within caboodle.
Anne is an avid cyclist and has competed in many charity events. When she is not in the saddle her other passion (apart from gin!) is travelling with 2 of her most favourite places being Goa and Madrid.
Accounts Manager
Annie Farrington
Annie joined caboodle in 2013 and is responsible for the day to day management of our accounts department, looking after the accounts team and of course ensuring our caboodle finances are up to date and well managed.
She loves nothing more than eating out and spending time with family and friends, and as a health and keep fit enthusiast, Annie spends lots of her free time time at the gym. When she’s not working out herself, she enjoys shopping and giving her own finances a thorough workout at the same time!
Programme Manager
Daniel Platt
With a professional diploma in management, Danny joined us in 2018, bringing with him more than 25 years’ experience in project and programme management. Danny is responsible for programme management of our Salary Extras platform.
When he’s not having fun with family in Wales, he’ll be out on his motorbike or planning an annual road trip around Europe with friends.
Data Security & Quality Compliance Officer
Mick Hillman
With over 28 years’ experience in Military Policing and MOD Information Security. Mick joined us in 2018 and has taken on responsibility for Data Security and Compliance, ensuring we maintain our UKAS ISO 27001 accreditation.
When he’s not keeping us all ship shape in the office, Mick puts some of the team through their paces at the gym in true military fashion! Mick is also a keen motorcyclist and fisherman and enjoys hill walking and being part of the great outdoors.
Senior Graphic Designer
Sarah Lyon
Sarah gained her degree in Graphic Design at The University of Northumbria. She joined caboodle in 2011 and is responsible for overseeing the design team as well as designing the visuals for our Salary Extras benefit and communication platform. Her experience in the benefits industry, together with her design expertise means that Sarah delivers great client branding designs for our clients’ bespoke platforms and any other marketing we through her way!
In her spare time keeping fit is at the top of the list followed by travelling across Europe for annual holidays and spending any left-over time at home with the challenges of DIY.
join the team!
We’re always looking for new talent to join our team. So, if you’re into customer service, sales, web development, project management, accounting or design and marketing, we’d love to hear from you.