Meet The Experts
Donna Owen
Founder
As founder of The Engine, Donna drives sales transformation for tech companies. With deep expertise in recruitment and SaaS, she builds predictable revenue streams, transitioning companies from founder-led sales to structured growth. Donna's unique approach blends high-touch consultancy with practical service, setting a new standard for revenue teams.
Chris Ritson
Trainer
Chris runs two businesses dedicated to empowering SDRs and SDR leaders. Through best-selling digital courses, live bootcamps, and specialized training, he helps SDRs hit their quotas and leaders build high-performing teams. Passionate about the SDR community, Chris brings expert guidance and hands-on learning to his clients.
Ashley Knight
Ashley James Recruitment
Recruitment
Ash and team AJ are the go to market recruitment partner for ambitious SaaS companies. Ash placed The Engines founder, Donna, into a Head of Country role with a challenger SaaS vendor and then led the build out of her amazing team, globally right through to exit. Whether you're hiring first boots AE's or from SDR's to VP level, Ash cares, and always delivers.
Kamal Ladwa
Founder, Syun Consulting
Tech Implementation
Kamal is a leading expert in CRM Implementation, Recruitment Technology Consultancy, Data Optimisation and Process Automation.
With a track record of being engaged by over 200 recruitment businesses, Kamal has consistently delivered cutting-edge technology, data and automation solutions that drive growth, streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
His insights, innovative approaches and independent stance, make him a sought-after consultant in the industry.
Calum Lyle
Founder, Zest Recruitment
Recruitment
A recruitment professional with over a decade of experience running successful staffing organisations & leading inspiring teams.
Calum is super passionate about getting the best out of everyone he engages with and is on a mission to change the perception of how a recruitment agency serves its people, customers & communities through Zest. Zest is a truly people & purpose-first staffing organisation - focussed on customer experience indicators over financial metrics.
Outside of work - Calum will probably be found exercising, spending time with my wife, Harriet, & french bulldog, Paolo, or cooking / eating / dining out.
Oyinkro K
K.OS VISUALS
Content Creation
We Make BOLD Tech Videos worth sharing.
At K.OS VISUALS, we turn complex tech into bold, captivating videos that make your brand stand out, boost awareness, and drive results. Your competitors don't play it safe—why should you?
Robert Garner
Abstraction Labs
Web & Software Development
Robert combines his experience across sales, recruitment, talent & software development to lead Abstraction Labs, a digital design agency creating user-centric websites & applications. Robert's work supports a diverse range of businesses in enhancing their online presence and user engagement.