Meet the team

A multidisciplinary team of individuals drawn from across the professions

James Valentine

Director of Growth

James joined the RQ team in early 2023 as the Director of Growth, bringing over a decade of proven expertise in scaling user acquisition and driving product innovation.

For the past 11 years, James has played key roles at leading fintech and legaltech startups in London, many backed by top-tier venture capital firms. His career includes impactful stints at Datapane, WealthKernel, BrightTALK, and Lexoo, where he spearheaded product and marketing growth strategies.

James holds a Master’s degree in History and Economics from the University of Aberdeen and has earned advanced certifications in industry growth practices. Beyond his professional life, he is passionate about traveling, running, hiking, skiing, and playing football.

Johnny Ridd
CEO
Johnny Ridd
Johnny Ridd
CEO
Max Crossan
CTO
Max Crossan
Max Crossan
CTO
James Valentine
Director of Growth
James Valentine
James Valentine
Director of Growth
Steve Reynard
Head of Sales
Steve Reynard
Steve Reynard
Head of Sales
Sam Green
Senior Account Executive
Sam Green
Sam Green
Senior Account Executive
Philippa Hann
Head of Solicitor Engagement
Philippa Hann
Philippa Hann
Head of Solicitor Engagement
Michael Smith
Financial Planning
Michael Smith
Michael Smith
Financial Planning
Harry McAdoo
Head of Accountancy Engagement
Harry McAdoo
Harry McAdoo
Head of Accountancy Engagement
James van den Bergh
Board Adviser
James van den Bergh
James van den Bergh
Board Adviser
Mike Still
Board Adviser
Mike Still
Mike Still
Board Adviser

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