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 to lead Product Growth, bringing more than a decade of expertise in scaling user acquisition and driving product innovation.

He has spent the past 11 years at top fintech and legaltech startups in London, many backed by leading venture capital firms. His experience includes roles at Datapane, WealthKernel, BrightTALK, and Lexoo, where he led product and marketing growth efforts.

James holds an MA in History and Economics from the University of Aberdeen, along with advanced industry growth certifications. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, running, hiking, skiing, and 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
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