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Inside Totem

Get to know how we work, who you’ll be working with and what it’s like to work here.

How we work

Our clients tell us it’s our personalised hands-on approach that makes the difference. With honesty, clarity and transparency at every step we will support you through every step of your journey. 

We hold ourselves to extremely high standards that are made possible with our tried and tested Magic 8 Methodology.

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Our people

Behind the fancy job titles are a team of amazing people – creatives, storytellers, event producers, streamers and big dreamers.

Andy
Leatherland

Sales Director

Andy has worked in Sales for over 10 years across a number of companies and industries. As Sales Director, he is responsible for creating a high-performing sales team that is able to deliver quality and value to customers. His passion is training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Favourite place
Fuzhou, China
Your favourite book
Sapien
Playing on repeat
Unknown (To you)
Favourite non-human
Luna, my dog
What's on the menu
Burgers
Survival essentials
Frisbee, Guitar, big knife
Who or what inspires you
Jocko Willink

Giulia
Grasso

Operations Director

Giulia has been working in the Video Production industry for over 10 years. Thanks to her organisational skills her career evolved into Company Operations and ‘capacity’ has been her favourite word since. Giulia has a real passion for anything techy, has watched every single TV series ever made, loves pizza and deeply cares for animals and the planet. Even though she moved to the UK 8 years ago, she has never had a pint.

Favourite place
Terni, Italy
Your favourite book
Choke by Chuck Palahniuk
Playing on repeat
Waiting in Vain
Favourite non-human
ALL ANIMALS
What's on the menu
Pizza
Survival essentials
Machete, Matches, Hope
Who or what inspires you
People's kindness

Alex
Hughes

Co-Founder and Client Director

Alex has a background in digital media, leading creative teams across the industry – ‘90s agency Deepend, ITV Network and MTV Networks Europe. He also worked on early iterations of the online presence for itv.com and Interactive TV propositions across ONdigital and SKY including The Brit Awards, Survivor and the MTV Europe Music Awards. He co-founded Amigo with Chris Shields in 2007, offering creative technology services for MediaWalls, Digital Signage and DOOH. After many years of trying, he has yet to stand up on a surfboard, so now snowboards instead. He remains horizontal.

Favourite place
Kefalonia & Pembrokeshire
Your favourite book
My Uncle Oswald
Playing on repeat
Never Tear Us Apart, INXS
Favourite non-human
Juno, my Dalmatian
What's on the menu
Italian Pizza / Negroni
Survival essentials
Negroni / Music / Pizza
Who or what inspires you
My Father

Melda
Findikli

Project Manager

Melda is a food, travel and yoga addict. She loves walking around different cities and exploring them, especially London. You might find her in Turkey, eating kebabs, paella in Ibiza or guacamole in Mexico. However, you can guarantee she’ll always be strategically project managing a trip somewhere hot or a night out with friends. If she is in the office or working from home, she might be using her special powers like implementing, managing and tracking requirements across our highly visual intuitive platform for software production and planning!

Favourite place
Cesme, Turkiye
Your favourite book
White Nights - D.
Playing on repeat
Dua - Fever
Favourite non-human
My cat - Jabbar
What's on the menu
Turkish, sushi, Thai
Survival essentials
T.Paper,water,books
Who or what inspires you
Grandma&Happy vibes

Nat
Berger

Junior Quality Assurance Tester

Nat has a background in community and corporate events ranging from your typical birthday party bouncy castle to the fabulous Brit awards party. He has also worked in venues such as Buckingham Palace, Windsor castle, the O2 and most memorably the block of flats near Poplar. Nat works in QA as part of the development team responsible for making sure the software is bug-free. He spends his free time climbing and falling off walls.

Favourite place
The Mountains
Your favourite book
The Hungry Hungry Caterp-
Playing on repeat
Mayonaka no Door
Favourite non-human
Red Panda
What's on the menu
Noodles -> Sapporo Beer
Survival essentials
Umbrella, Solar Panel Kit
Who or what inspires you
Existentialism

Sam
Prudence

Creative Lead - Video

After leaving university Sam worked as a producer/director for Fremantle’s digital sports channels before freelancing as an editor, creating content for brands such as Asos, Superdrug & Google. Alongside his freelance work, Sam produced a reality/drama for broadcast on London Live and directed several shorts before directing a feature film which was released in 2020 on Sky and Amazon. Sam has a passion for football – coaching and playing regularly and supporting West Ham United.

Favourite place
The Beach
Your favourite book
The Magician - R.E.F
Playing on repeat
Depends on the vibe.
Favourite non-human
N/A
What's on the menu
Beef Casserole
Survival essentials
Rod, Canoe, Tent
Who or what inspires you
Gordon Ramsey

Uma
Satkunam

Financial Controller

Uma is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in providing strategic financial support and setting up finance divisions across a range of businesses. Having worked in property, construction and retail for roughly 25 years she has expanded her skills into HR operations, and Project Management with a keen eye for problem solving and all things credit control! A keen badminton player in her spare time Uma also, having been born in Malaysia and exchanging those sunny climes for the not so sunny UK at a young age, enjoys sharing some delightful food with her family and friends.

Favourite place
Satkunam
Your favourite book
Awaken The Giant Within
Playing on repeat
Pocketful of Sunshine
Favourite non-human
Polar Bear
What's on the menu
Just love any tasty food
Survival essentials
Water, food, first-aid kit
Who or what inspires you
Mother Theresa

Christopher
Bo Shields

Co-Founder and Platform Director

Christopher’s career started in theatre – in 2001 he founded his first venture ‘Lock On Productions’, a full service event production agency. In 2007 he joined forces with Alex Hughes to co-found AMIGO, a creative agency servicing the growing Digital Out of Home industry. In 2019 he launched Binumi Pro – an innovative app that allows clients to shoot and manage their own video. Over the past few years Christopher’s mind has been somewhat occupied, being the architect of Reef, Totem’s event ecosystem.

Favourite place
Katz's Deli
Your favourite book
The Alchemist
Playing on repeat
Comfortably Numb
Favourite non-human
Alex Hughes
What's on the menu
WINGS
Survival essentials
Bear Grylls
Who or what inspires you
My Mum

Peter
Quan

Motion Graphics Designer

Peter is a multimedia designer with experience in motion graphics, video editing and onsite filming. He has worked on freelance projects creating logos where his design is still proudly used today as a t-shirt print. Besides design work Peter is also a musician who studied the piano for 9 years and self-taught himself the guitar. He is now currently taking on his next challenge – learning the violin.

Favourite place
Sydney Australia
Your favourite book
Harry Potter
Playing on repeat
Take on Me - Aha
Favourite non-human
My dog Mabel
What's on the menu
Sourdough Pizza
Survival essentials
Flint, Knife, Bottle
Who or what inspires you
Classical Music

Veronica
Cortes

UX / UI Designer

With a long and lustrous career in event operations she has delivered events worldwide for multiple industries including financial services, social housing, creative and IT. As a UX/UI Designer, she continues her passion for creating memorable journeys and user experiences. Veronica loves the sun and hopes to one day settle on a sunny island with her 2 cats and better half.

Favourite place
Home sweet home!
Your favourite book
The Dirt: Confessions of
Playing on repeat
Everlong
Favourite non-human
Stewie Griffin
What's on the menu
Noodles
Survival essentials
Lip balm, 80s playlist, A
Who or what inspires you
The Queen

Thomas
Millett

Graphic Designer

Tom has a passion for design and branding and enjoys devising interesting ways to connect brands with consumers. In his spare time, he creates music, attempts to write comedy and plays a lot of video games. At the age of 8 he received a Bronze swimming certificate, which isn’t that impressive to be honest.

Favourite place
Space
Your favourite book
Moonraker
Playing on repeat
Sam Fender
Favourite non-human
R2-D2
What's on the menu
Mac & Cheese and Red Wine
Survival essentials
Mac & Cheese and Red Wine
Who or what inspires you
Del Boy

Inês
Mendes

Director of Client Success

Ines has a passion for people, problem solving, and animals. That includes the dolphin at Sea World that bit her in 2002. With a background in Journalism and Politics, she is equipped to guarantee project success and manages video production, design projects and clients. In her free time, she enjoys long walks on the beach and travelling.

Favourite place
Ericeira
Your favourite book
LOTR
Playing on repeat
Bohemian Rhapsody
Favourite non-human
My dog
What's on the menu
Sushi
Survival essentials
Fishing Set and Knife
Who or what inspires you
Victoria Beckham
Meet the whole team

Working at Totem

We are all about delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, and it’s our people that make it all possible.

Learn how we look after them, what it is they like about working at Totem and why a career here could be just what you’re looking for.

You can also apply for a role or let us know you’re interested in joining us.

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Our team of specialists are ready to help you shape your perfect engagement ecosystem.

+44 2077 003 632
8 Hornsey Street
London
N7 8EG

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