Sebastian Stoddart

Principal - Business Innovation (Telco) EMEA

2022 - Current

Non-Executive Director

2014

Membr.com helps gyms and personal trainers manage the engagement and retention of their staff and members through an online tool that was built by fitness professionals for fitness professionals. I have helped raise three rounds of funding of over £1m and helped manage the transition of business from domestic to international sales. Membr.com is now growing strongly, in over 10 countries around the world and has signed significant contracts with the largest gym operator in the world, the largest gym hardware provider in the world and one of the largest direct debit providers across Asia.

Director of Innovation, Experience Strategy & Innovation Group

2019 - 2022

Developing mobile strategy and innovation for the Next Generation Experience Planning Group

Head of Group: Insight & Innovation

2017 - 2022

Head of Concept Innovation, Product Innovation Team

2016 - 2022

Senior Innovation Manager - Head of Mobile, Product Innovation Team

2015 - 2022

Co-Founder

2006 - 2022

Specialists in the production of innovative bar products that improve customer experience. Bar Necessities was successful in being given funds on the Dragons Den and in licensing our product to the largest drinks equipment manufacturer in the UK. We are currently in production of our first product, the Tip Tap, in partnership with one of the largest UK beer manufacturers.

Co-Founder

2008 - 2015

the school collective partners with schools and organizations, through the use of an online platform, to enhance the work they are doing to improve school community, teacher quality and parental involvement. - SOLD the business to the Philadelphia Education Fund in 2018 - Created online software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform to enable schools and districts to manage the professional development of their staff - Finalist in ‘Cool Tool Award’ by edTech Digest for United States for 2 years running - Designed corporate identity, SaaS tool and all presentation and marketing materials - Created technical support protocols and systems to satisfy all ability levels - Worked with customers and users to identify and develop new capabilities for the site - Managed external development agencies to maintain and advance the backend infrastructure of the site from a security and robustness perspective - Developed marketing and social media strategy - Created financial models and business plan for the business - Finalist in Oxford University’s Idea Idol and Venture Fund Competitions 2008 - Winner of the Ideas2Market competition at Oxford University 2008

MBA Student

2007 - 2008

Gained an MBA from Oxford University's Said Business School where I was invited to the Dean's List. Nominated to speak at the end of year dinner. Winner of the Ideas2Market competition 2008 Finalist in Oxford University's Idea Idol and Venture Fund Competitions 2008

Managing Director

2006 - 2008

albooto is a design consultancy that specialises in making life better through design. We work with a small selection of the worlds best brands to produce design and ideas that help them stay far ahead of the competition. We also launch our own products including The Stoddart Corkscrew launched in 2009. See the website for details www.albooto.com

Industrial Design Consultant

1999 - 2007

PDD - Analysed consumer behaviour and market data for the mobile phone industry and correctly predicted future trends in the mobile phone and consumer electronics markets. Native Design - Freelance Industrial Designer Interpreted market data and produced clear strategies for implementing future monitor ranges for Hewlett Packard. GRO Design, Netherlands - Freelance Industrial Designer Interpreted European research data to forecast future innovations in household appliances and audio equipment markets for Samsung.

Senior Industrial Designer

2004 - 2006

- Developed bespoke ‘Product Development Process’ for Kelon’s product portfolio including installation of quality and design controls - Designed free-standing air conditioning unit that led to Kelon’s first IF China Design award - Conducted qualitative and quantitative research into the viability of launching new washing machine products into the United States resulting in strategic product shift for client - Senior designer in team producing innovative designs for a variety of products for Chinese, European and United States markets

Industrial Designer

1999 - 2001

· Sole designer on research team investigating the `Future of the Computer' for Compaq resulting in a final presentation to senior management. · Created pitch and presentation documents for Fortune 100 companies