Richard Earl
Founder & Executive Chair
Richard has a passion for bringing about change from the unlikeliest of sources and a joy for seeing the triumph of the underdog. He founded The Vyne Group with the aim of bringing together people who truly believe in making a difference in the areas of Environmental, Social and Governance. He has also worked with Virgin Unite's B Team over many years supporting wonderful initiatives such as 100% Human, the Climate Leaders Coalition, and the AI Committee.
His commercial highlights include creating and building innovative tech recruitment specialist Talent which grew from the humblest of beginnings in Perth Western Australia to a highly successful international operation generating over a billion dollars in revenue and a multitude of accolades and awards. As a passionate supporter of the start-up sector he created the Unleashed Awards working with Sir Richard Branson and Steve Wozniak, touring the world for amazing new ideas and companies to support and promote to the next level.
Sally Barker
Director of Consulting
A highly accomplished Client Delivery professional with over 20 years of leadership in global Technology and HR solutions. A natural optimist she is determined to lead positive change across the ESG spectrum through her work with The Vyne. She is currently studying Sustainability Leadership with Imperial College London.
Samantha Cox
Head of Operations
A seasoned expert in creating unforgettable guest experiences. From working as Sir Richard Branson’s Executive Assistant to serving as Director of VIP Guest Services for Seminole Hard Rock in the USA. Sam has been actively involved in the start-up sector for many years and has excelled in organising a diverse range of investor events.
James George
Chief Sustainability Strategist
James is Vyne Group’s Chief Sustainability Strategist, helping businesses turn big climate ambitions into real, measurable action. With a background spanning the Royal Navy, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and Pyxera Global, he brings an expansive global experience across business, innovators, government, and non-profits. James is known for cutting through the noise, building strong teams, and helping organisations reduce their environmental impact while driving practical, economic and long-term change.
Louis Jory
Delivery Consultant
Louis is a highly experienced, candidate-focused professional with a strong track record of placing individuals in long-term roles that align with their skills, experience, and personal goals. He is passionate about social justice and remains actively engaged with global issues. At The Vyne Group, Louis has found the perfect fit, his values and commitment closely reflect what we stand for.
Alessandro Di-Girolamo
Director of Recruitment
Alessandro is a seasoned recruitment leader with over a decade of experience building high-performing teams and delivering talent solutions across Europe and the US. Passionate about scaling purpose-led businesses, he is proud to support The Vyne’s mission within the sustainability space. After several years in California, Alessandro has returned to the UK to lead impactful hiring strategies that help clients and candidates thrive in the transition to a greener future.