Our team
The people behind BusinessBalls
A small team with a long reach. We're based in the UK and New Zealand, and part of the Accipio Group — the company behind SkillsCircle, Accipio and Aicura.
Meet the team
Editor
Seán Lea
Seán has looked after BusinessBalls since 2018. He edits the site and leads product and growth across the wider Accipio Group.
Site Manager
Catherine Doubell
Catherine keeps BusinessBalls running day to day — the content, the updates and the small things that keep it useful.
SysAdmin
Mitchell Jackson
Mitchell keeps the site fast, secure and online, and built the move to its current home. Based in New Zealand.
Led by
Co-founder & Owner
Sascha Benson-Cooper
Sascha co-founded the Accipio Group and owns the business, setting its direction across all four brands.
Co-founder & Director of Digital
Ed McLaughlin
Ed co-founded the Accipio Group and leads its digital and platform work — the technology behind the learning.
What we stand for
Ambitious
We aim high — for the people who learn with us, and for ourselves.
Dynamic Leaders
We move quickly, adapt, and lead from the front.
Expert
Backed by accredited, award-winning learning specialists.
Ethical
Honest, accessible learning — free at the point of use.
Responsive
We listen to our community and keep getting better.
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