We create digital products that are loved by everyone

We are inclusive

We believe digital products – available to all – enrich our connections to each other and the world. That's why our teams are made of people from diverse backgrounds, and why your product will benefit from their wide range of talents, experience and opinions.

We are ambitious

Our teams are as ambitious for themselves as they are for your product. We believe in supporting the development and ambition of our people, so they can thrive and grow. That way we can ensure that we bring our collective energy, passion and drive to all that we do.

We are collaborative

We strive to be collaborative, to listen, to be considerate and to be kind. We expect this of each other in our working practice. We also know that by listening, collaboration and developing understandings of you, your business, and your customers, we are able to deliver better solutions that marry with your expectations, and theirs.

Leadership

Delivery & Consultants
Engineers
Experience & Optimisation
Leadership
People & Operations
QA

Tom is an energetic entrepreneur and proven pioneer in emerging digital technologies with 17 years' industry experience. Outside of work, you'll find Tom by the water, sailing, surfing and angling.

Global CEO

Tom Thorne

iOS developer and BIMA 100 2022 Rising Star Ali plays a pivotal role in our ITV team. Outside of work, you'll find him playing tennis, watching F1 or taking care of his two baby pigeons.

iOS Developer

Ali Aljoubory

Ben focuses on the user interface of the design process, creating beautifully simple interacts which enhances a user’s experience. In his spare time, Ben enjoys skiing in the French Alps and cold water swimming during the winter months!

Product Designer

Ben Prevett

Daryl is Candyspace’s financial assistant apprentice. When he takes a break from obsessing over spreadsheets, he's exploring new opportunities to learn and binge watching Netflix!

Financial Assistant Apprentice

Daryl Jackson

Cannes Lion and Emmy-winner Martin has a passion for building brand stories and engaging consumers through customer experience. In his free time he can be found wild swimming, fermenting and cycling.

Creative Partner

Martin Brierley

Chris joined Candyspace over a decade ago - starting as an intern and progressing to be a senior member of the design team. When he isn't working, Chris enjoys being as horizontal as possible.

Senior Product Designer

Chris Reeve

Andy is an iOS developer who can usually be found tinkering with code, with his head in a book or in the kitchen making a mess. When he's offline, Andy likes camping and taking time away from the screen.

Senior iOS Developer

Andy Brown

Chiho is experienced in delivering quality projects across a broad range of products and companies. His hobbies include exploring new places to immerse himself in their history and culture.

Senior QA Engineer

Chiho Quan

Jeanette has over 20 years of experience in HR and is a Fellow of the CIPD. Outside of work you'll find Jeanette at her allotment, reading a good novel or exploring new places.

People & Culture Director

Jeanette Deadman

Matt has 20 years' experience of helping global brands across all sectors deliver transformative digital experiences. Outside of work he's trying to visit every single country in the world.

Managing Director

Matt Simpson

A member of BIMA 100 2022, El is passionate about ethical design and accessibility and equity in design. Outside of work, El plays the bass and writes for her heavy metal band Mountain Caller.

Principal UX Designer

El Reeve

With over 10 years' experience working for some of the UK's best known brands, Craig's passion for software is unceasing. He's a PCMR enthusiast, hobbyist tinkerer and enjoys taking the occasional photograph (usually of his cat).

Lead Web Developer

Craig Wheatley

Gemma is passionate about creating digital products that everyone will love, including the ITV mobile and tvOS apps. She enjoys (preferably sunny) walks, practicing pilates, or hanging out by the sea with her husband, two daughters and Derek the dog.

Product Owner

Gemma Collins

Justin has worked IT for the last 15 years diagnosing and solving endless technical problems and trying to keep everyone safe. Justin previously worked in the music industry and is passionate about fishing, badminton, music, gaming and red wine!

Head of IT & Infrastructure

Justin Garrett

Nic has deep experience in enabling businesses to grow and adapt, spanning M&A, private equity, full systems and people integrations. In his free time, Nic can be found playing continuo with his Baroque music ensemble, Spiritato.

Finance Director

Nic Mendoza

Dorka is a QA engineer from Hungary. She love animals, travel and baking. Dorka once won a gingerbread house-making competition!

Senior QA Engineer

Dorka Csiki

Laura is passionate about promoting a positive culture at Candyspace, including keeping our team's fitness up with monthly wellbeing sessions! In her free time, Laura enjoys running, football, and binge watching Grey's Anatomy.

HR Manager

Laura Wallace

Jeanette has over 20 years of experience in HR and is a Fellow of the CIPD. Outside of work you'll find Jeanette at her allotment, reading a good novel or exploring new places.

People & Culture Director

Jeanette Dedman

Ian is a lead QA engineer who is passionate about continuous product improvement for end users. In his free time, you'll find Ian stuck in to all things Web3, VR and retro gaming.

Lead QA Engineer

Ian Palmer

Lesley's role is to attract and secure the best talent for Candyspace. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and walking her dog.

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Lesley Morgan

Jon is a highly experienced creative expert with over 15 years spent working across the product, marketing and advertising for global enterprises. Outside of work he enjoys walking the dog, going to galleries and watching Spurs lose.

Experience Director

Jonathan Kelly

Adam is a multi-disciplinary expert with a deep understanding of back and front-end technology stacks, infrastructure and security. Outside of work you'll find him kitesurfing, riding bikes, gaming and reading fantasy novels.

Director of Technology

Adam Davey

Melvia is a central member of our QA team. When she isn't testing iOS and Android applications for ITV, you can find her spending time with her family, taking spontaneous trips and looking for ways to immerse herself in new cultures.

QA Engineer

Melvia Matthew

Michelle enjoys organising her projects into milestones, ensuring our clients receive quality work on time and on budget. She enjoys travelling, listening to podcasts and training for the London Marathon in her free time.

Senior Delivery Manager

Michelle Meehan

Nic has deep experience in enabling businesses to grow and adapt, spanning M&A, private equity, full systems and people intergrations. In his free time, Nic can be found playing continuo with his Baroque music ensemble, Spiritato.

Finance Director

Nic Mendonza

Isabella is an iOS Developer from Brazil who first took an interest in coding during lockdown when she saw her brother working. When she isn't working on her coding skills, Isabella enjoys throwing barbecues with her family and organising her Notion page.

iOS Developer

Isabella Bencardino

Olaia is a self-starter who evolved herself from graphic designer to product designer. When she isn’t helping create incredible digital experiences she can be found playing video games or forming human towers!

Junior Product Designer

Olaia

Jon is a highly experienced creative expert with over 15 years spent working across product, marketing and advertising for global enterprises. Outside of work he enjoys walking the dog, going to galleries and watching Spurs lose.

Experience Director

Jonathan Kelly

Senior digital designer Silvia loves working on data-driven UX and UI projects that are built to impress and harmonise functionality and design. When she isn't working on client projects, you'll find Silvia travelling, biking or playing the ukulele.

Senior Digital Designer

Silvia Cassone

Jamie is a senior web developer with a passion for cutting edge web technologies and delivering a great product to our clients. Outside of work, Jamie's interests include gaming, Japanese culture, film and metal music.

Senior Web Developer

Jamie Rushbook

Rachel loves to get stuff done! She currently works on the ITV team, delivering features for their world-class mobile and tvOS apps. Away from her desk, you'll find her playing trains with her toddler or having a large G&T while dreaming of Ibiza.

Senior Delivery Manager

Rachel Howell

Tammi is our finance manager at Candyspace. When she isn't crunching numbers, she enjoys travelling and exploring new places, skiing, hiking and attempting to master yoga!

Finance Manager

Tammi Purewal

Over the years, Rosie has built unrivalled relationships with platform and analytics partners to help clients meet their objectives. In her spare time she can be found playing jazz flute and critiquing the local coffee on her blog.

Senior Product Consultant

Rosie Stano

Lead iOS engineer Josh works on the ITV Hub. In his free time, Josh can be found out on the golf course, playing video games or spending time with the latest addition to his family.

Lead iOS Developer

Josh Rideout

Partner & Marketing Manager

Rosie Stano

Tolu is an attentive QA Engineer with experience in testing across multiple platforms. When she isn't working, you can find Tolu checking out restaurants and recipes for her Instagram food blog.

QA Engineer

Tolu Adaramola

Kiran is a senior Android developer who enjoys cycling, hiking and gardening – and living by the motto "If a plant can survive my pruning, it can stay in the garden".

Senior Android Developer

Kiran Kandola

Seye is a delivery manager who has worked across financial services, media and tech. Outside of work, you'll find him trying to win local cups in 7- and 5-aside football. In 2022, Seye was named a Champion for Change by BIMA 100.

Delivery Manager

Seye Olokode

Marta used the pandemic as a challenge to reinvent herself, joining Candyspace in 2022 as a junior web developer. When she isn't looking for ways to develop her new skills, Marta can be found cooking, travelling, or skiing!

Web Developer

Marta Rubio Diaz

An iOS developer (with a deft hand at Android too), Matt was our first ever Candyspace Hack Day winner. When he's not coding Matt can be found on his downhill bike “shredding the local trails”.

Senior iOS Developer

Matt Thomas

As one of our Android developers, Shay works in our ITV team on one of the UK's leading video-on-demand and streaming apps. When she isn't coding, Shay is an avid video game fan.

Android Developer

Shay Kalali

York is an iOS developer from Hong Kong. Outside of work, York loves all kinds of sports, but when he isn't on the badminton court he loves to watch movies and play games.

iOS Developer

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