The Team

Mick Ridley

Managing Director

Mick heads up Meta globally and is based in the UK. He has over 16 years of experience working with the likes of British Telecom, Lloyds, and Aviva. During which, he advised clients on how best to utilize their data from a direct response and database marketing perspective. Mick specializes in the utilization of business intelligence systems and GIS.

Daryl Bloomfield

Technical Operations Director

With over 15 years of experience in various data roles at Research and Communications agencies, Daryl's role at Meta involves developing the processes and workflows to deliver the solutions that create a world-class competitive advantage for our global clients. Daryl has a wealth of experience across a broad range of sectors including clients such as Heinz, RAC, Volvo, Samsung, HSBC, and RBS insurance.

Deepak Vadithala

SQL/Business Intelligence Analyst

Deepak has over eight years of experience working in MI, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Reporting Development / Automation and Process Management, across a range of clients including Dell, Verizon, Sony and Harrods where he was responsible for ensuring full implementation of quality processes for development, testing & deployment.

Sophie Cashman

Business Development Director

Sophie has over 13 years of experience working in B2B/B2C as a business manager/director in the media and retail sectors. With experience working on clients such as Sony, Cadbury, Samsung, Tesco, Nestle, and Ford Sophie has an extensive knowledge across multiple sectors in the business development sphere. With a proven track record of achieving results she is ideally placed to identify, advise and implement new strategic opportunities for businesses.

Adam Powell

Sales and Marketing Manager

Adam has over ten years of experience working across various data focused roles. With huge experience of planning and analysis across multiple channels, he has worked with blue chip clients such as Orange, Tesco, E.On, Aviva, Tchibo and Unilever. Before moving to take up his role at Meta, he spent the last decade working for leading media agencies, managing campaigns and advising on optimization through the utilization of data.

Marjan Leeuwenkuijl

Business Development Director, Meta Netherlands

Marjan heads up the Meta office in Holland. With over five years of experience across a range of roles Marjan has a wealth of experience in strategic deployment across international markets. Since moving to Meta to head up the Dutch office, Marjan has worked across a broad client set including Fiat, T-Mobile, BP, New Yorker, Gaba and Portaal, ensuring that they are utilizing their data to successfully enhance marketing and revenue efficiencies.

Christian Spoden

Manager, Meta Germany

Over the past ten years, Christian has built up an impressive knowledge of GIS systems, and business intelligence tools and systems working with the likes of Deutsche Bank, Tchibo and TK-Maxx. As the Head of Meta's German Office he has been instrumental in developing sophisticated mapping and geomarketing tools that assist Meta's client's globally on a daily basis.