OUR TEAM
Our brilliant team is the magic in the machine. From our management powerhouses to our front-of-house stars, we’re all here to make work wonderful.
Emily
General Manager
Cool head, creative brain, serious get-things-done energy, Emily is the engine that keeps PLATF9RM moving. With experience across design, immersive experiences, events, and venue management, she brings big ideas together with precision.
Outside of work, Emily runs on sea air and strong coffee. Think sea swims, cycling, dancing, karaoke, dog walks, ideally with the salty breeze of the sea never too far away.
Emily makes work wonderful by cutting through the chaos, and letting the magic happen.
Louise
Group Head of Events & Hospitality
Loulou (Loulou to everyone who matters) has spent her career turning empty rooms into places people actually want to be – cutting her teeth in senior restaurant management and some very exciting events in London before founding her own community café and events space, Shoreline Projects, and growing it from the ground up. With a serious eye for detail and a love of bringing people together, she knows what makes a great event tick.
Outside of work, she’s usually signing up for a charity run she probably shouldn’t have entered, chasing a PB in a ridiculous fitness competition, or soaking up Brighton’s live music scene at a gig. She’s also head cheerleader to two goalkeeping sons most weekends, and always up for trying the next great restaurant or night out in the city.
Loulou makes work wonderful by turning big ideas into brilliant events, one perfectly poured drink at a time.
Siobhan
Head of Member Operations
The guiding force behind our Front of House team, Siobhan ensures our team are empowered to provide a seamless member experience.
With six years of experience in the coworking industry, Siobhan practically has a doctorate in coworking. She honed her skills while leading teams and training Workspace Managers across multiple coworking sites in Bristol. Outside the office, Siobhan finds solace in nature, whether she’s hiking through woodlands, scaling hillsides, or exploring seaside coves where she can indulge in her love for snorkelling.
Siobhan makes work wonderful by fostering a welcoming environment for everyone that crosses her path.
Eyal
Member Operations Manager
A maestro of composure and creativity, Eyal seamlessly blends his background in customer service, his passion for music composition and a dash of acting flair to embody the ideal Front of House member.
With a knack for remaining cool under pressure, Eyal orchestrates his tasks with precision, much like his compositions for film and television. When not crafting melodies, you can find Eyal unwinding at the cinema, enjoying the latest blockbuster, accompanied by his familiar, Reggie.
Eyal makes work wonderful by greeting everyone with a warm smile and serving up a killer cup of coffee.
Moni
Head of Community & Member Experience
Moni has two middle names; Diligence and Efficiency, and she lives up to both with astounding skill.
Even with a name like Moni Diligence Efficiency, her greatest attribute is still how she leads with her warm-hearted nature – making anyone who comes into the space feel welcome and cared for. This doesn’t take away from her status as an email warrior, however, and if you look up the definition of “on-it” in the dictionary you’ll find a picture of Moni.
Moni makes work wonderful through her work ethic and general togetherness, she also makes a great cuppa!
Lewis
Community Manager
Warm, detail-driven, and quietly brilliant at what he does, Lewis brings a thoughtful, people-first energy to PLATF9RM’s community. With a background in hospitality, silver service, and sales, he knows how to balance care, precision, and professionalism.
Outside of work, Lewis keeps things varied. He swims, rock climbs, DJs (with over 10 years behind the decks), games, travels, and is always on the hunt for great food. Bonus points if it’s somewhere new. Music, movement, and shared experiences fuel him.
Lewis makes work wonderful by always giving people his time. Whether that’s celebrating a win, listening through a stress, or offering a small act of kindness to brighten someone’s day.
Katie
Head of Community at PLATF9RM Hove
Chief of organisation, master of the coffee machines, and the first smiling face you’ll see at PLATF9RM, Katie is all about making people feel at home. Years in retail have made her a pro at staying cheerful under pressure, keeping things running smoothly, and striking up a chat, especially if it’s about your holiday plans.
Beyond work, she’s a collector of curiosities (taxidermy mice and Brambly Hedge ceramics, anyone?), a photography enthusiast, and a pilates fan. But right now, wedding planning is taking over, because love might be magical, but it also comes with a lot of admin.
Katie makes work wonderful by being endlessly curious, building connections, and keeping the coffee (and good vibes) flowing.
Heather
Community Manager, Hove
Energetic, sociable, and rarely found sitting still, Heather brings plenty of personality to the PLATF9RM community. A natural people person with a serious love of all things sporty, she’s always up for a sea swim, a run, a gym session, or anything involving a board, a mountain, or a sauna. She’s also a big believer in listening to members, swapping stories, and getting involved in whatever adventure comes next.
Outside of work, Heather is writing her first children’s book, heading off on weekend trips, or hanging out with her cocker spaniel, Toby. She speaks French and Irish, loves picking up a new language, and is still relatively new to Brighton – so if you’ve got a favourite spot in the city, she’s all ears. Group socials are firmly on the agenda too, particularly when there’s something competitive involved.
Heather makes work wonderful by bringing energy, curiosity, and a good old-fashioned yap to the community.
Taffie
Head of Community at PLATF9RM Brighton
Got a question? Need a hand? Taffie’s your gal! With a career that spans hospitality, events, marketing, and even teaching six-year-olds how to tie their shoelaces (a heroic feat), Taffie’s always had people and customer service at the heart of everything she does.
As PLATF9RM’s Brighton Location Coordinator, she creates spaces where members feel at home while juggling her side hustle, Haute Flame—home to Brighton’s much-loved ‘Sip & Wick’ candle-making workshops. A festival fanatic and game-show enthusiast (The Chase, call her!), she’s always up for an adventure, whether it’s learning to knit or trying her hand at DJing.
Taffie makes work wonderful by bringing energy, humour, and top-tier communication skills to the PLATF9RM family.
Eliza
Community Manager, Brighton
Creative, sociable, and always juggling something, Eliza brings big energy and bigger smiles to PLATF9RM’s community. With roots in theatre, events, and the arts, and years as a freelance creative and actor, connecting people and building buzz is second nature.
Outside of work, she’s deep in side-hustle territory. Vintage clothes and furniture, painting classes, artwork, flea markets, gigs, travel, and sniffing out Brighton’s best new spots. Lists are loved. Busy is best.
Eliza makes work wonderful by keeping the chatter flowing, the energy high, and making sure everyone feels comfortable, connected, and creatively fired up.
Haia
Admin Assistant
Our in-house psychotherapist, Haia is a natural-born analysis machine – perfect for her role in Ops!
With considerable experience at WeWork in Berlin, Haia is no newcomer to the coworking industry. This combined with her early teaching experience makes her a natural problem solver and calm mind in a crisis. A natural ticker of lists, Haia is able to effectively organise herself and things around her, getting things done.
Haia makes work wonderful by staying calm and keeping a smile on her face.
Kate
Barista
The sunshine queen herself, Kate serves up great coffee and even better chats. With a background in hospitality and the creative industries, and a genuine love for every person (and their dog), Kate has a knack for making everyone feel like an old friend as soon as they arrive in the space.
When she’s not in The Grounds, she’s diving into anything that sparks creativity. Jewellery making, illustration, dog walks and finding absolute treasures in the car boot sale.
Kate makes work wonderful by making the space feel warm, even on the coldest of days.
