Dave Moss
Recruitment Manager & Team Lead - Programming
I'm Dave and I am the acting Recruitment Manager here at Aardvark Swift. I enjoy processes, I enjoy good coffee and good socks. I have two human children who rely on me to keep them alive and 1 real human wife who I rely on to keep me sane.Why do you love playing games?I don't, I have two children and a wife who don't let m...
Chris Redgrave
Recruiter - Programming
I'm an avid PC Gamer who’s moved up North to work in games after spending the last 3 years recruiting Engineers in London. Originally from the Midlands, my Mum has been a childminder my whole life meaning I enjoyed childhood with 10+ other kids in my house at all times, spending our time connecting Gameboys/DS’s trading Pokémon, Yu-Gi oh car...
Chantelle Morris
Recruiter - Key Accounts
Hi I’m Chantelle! I am the newest member of the newly formed “Key Accounts” team at Aardvark Swift. After 7 years in Infrastructure recruitment within Civil Engineering, Construction, Water and Rail, I decided on a change of industry and have combined 2 of my passions, Gaming and Recruitment.When did you start playing games?
Joe Sutcliffe
Recruiter - Key Accounts
Ex-breakdancer/music-producer turned recruitment specialist. I enjoy hitting some trials on the mountain bike in the summer time, eating ludicrous amounts of food in the winter and trying to keep fit somewhere in-between.When did you start playing games?I started playing games sometime between 9/10 year...
Chris Mellor
Director & Team Lead - Design & Commercial
Just a loveable guy who loves being a dad & the best husband ever! I am a huge CrossFit fan – I love good food and a good old thriller movie! I’m a competitive person, an absolute sports fanatic (which you’ve probably guessed) and I love a challenge. I’ve done a lo...
Vicky Kilby
Recruiter - Commercial
I am a big fan of gaming in particular online RPG games! Recruitment has been a big passion of mine and I am excited to now be able to help others find their dream roles in one of the most amazing industries out there. My hobbies apart from gaming are wrestling, and mountain biking!When did you start playing games?I've play...
Daniel Butcher
Team Lead - Design & Production
36 year old father of 1 with a love for the outdoors & photography, most weekends I’ll be found out in the Peak District national park with my family walking my Labrador Rex, Cycling up the one of the many hills there or clinging to a boulder on Stanage Edge. I am also a Sheffield Wednesday fan (for my sins at the moment)
Lawrie Brennan
Senior Recruiter - Design
5 years into recruitment across a couple of industries and for sure this is the absolute best! Getting to work in an industry that is a personal hobby is a bit of pleasure and its always exciting to talk about heros from games you played as child, find the excitement of hearing new games coming out but most of all, helpi...
Connor Green
Recruiter - Production
My favourite thing to do is spend time with family and friends. I don’t mind whether we’re out exploring the world or tucked up in the living room for a movie night in, if I’m with those I care about the most, I’m happy! I have a prominent geeky streak being an avid gamer, film buff and a big fan of Dungeons and Dragons. ...
Jordan Langley
Recruiter - Art & Animation
I work on the Art and Animation desk here at Aardvark Swift, which means I get to see lots of cool art from artists all around the world and then try and find them their perfect job. In my personal time, I like long walks on the beach, getting lost in new cities but mostly spending way too much time thinking about my Fantasy Football team.
Nikita Lord
Graduate Partnership Manager
Hi, I’m Nikita (no my Mum and Dad were not Elton John fans!). I’m originally from Lincolnshire and I am massive people person who loves to sing, bake and spend time with my family. My favourite colour is yellow to the point where it got a bit ridiculous, and I had a yellow car, coat, handbag and shoes. I’m a dog person, will sing Disney songs...
Shani Owen
Recruiter - Graduates
Hi! I’m Shani and I joined Aardvark in August 2021. I’m 24, a libra and love country music (not even sorry, everyone needs to at least listen! Always happy to give recommendations too). I have a definite addiction to shopping at TK Maxx and love Eurovision. Music as you can probably tell is a key part of my life.<...
Margaret Smith
Sourcing Team Manager
I just love to travel to different countries. Whether I’m touring and sightseeing, or lazing by the pool with a good book, I’m a bit of a sun-worshipper. I live in the sticks, so there’s plenty of places to go out walking, but I don’t mind having a Netflix binge either. My hobbies are going to the gym, watc...
Matty Kidsley
Talent Sourcer - Programming
I’m a Business Management graduate from Derbyshire. My passion for games started when I first picked up a Playstation controller to play on FIFA with my cousins. Nowadays I love playing on RPG games with some of my favourites being Fallout 4 and Witcher 3.When did you start playing games?I have many old...
Maddie Munro
Talent Sourcer - Art & Animation
I’m a big fan of cooking, eating and anything food. Happiest when I’ve got sushi in one hand and an Aperol Spritz in the other. I love spending time with my friends and family, although I'm happy to give my niece and nephew back at the end of the day. When did you start playing games?My first memory of playing video games ...
Ian Goodall
CEO
I’m Ian Goodall. AKA The Gaffer, The Boss, the CEO of Aardvark Swift. I’ve been here 23 years now and counting…. I’m a very ambitious, entrepreneurial chap who likes to come up with ideas and see if we can turn them into revenue! I love the games industry and all the people in it, it’s been a very nice place...
Simon Hope
Managing Director
I've been part of the team at Aardvark Swift since 2006; working my way up from Junior Recruiter to becoming the Managing Director in January 2023. I now lead the business day-to-day, nurturing our growing team in an industry I love. I'm passionate about all things football, running, film and music related. You'll mostly find me talking about...
Glenn Spenceley
Operations Director
I’m the elder statesman in the office and my role is to make sure we are performing to our best! I ensure the managers are on the same page, day-to-day performance of the sales team, to making sure our IT and phone systems are working properly. I’m an avid cyclist and love the outdoors, I enjoy nothing better than trekking around the countrys...
Kelly Hole
Accounts & HR Manager
Hey! I'm Kelly and have been with Aardvark for over 20 years. I enjoy the outdoors, walking and cycling but most of all, I love spending time with my sons, who even though they're now young men, they still enjoy getting out with me now and again.When did you start playing games?I started playing games when my sons grew olde...
Rachelle Swift
Learning & Development Manager
I’m a Learning & Development professional and love being able to get creative and build new ideas to help with learning in any environment. Aside from work, I love spending time with my family, going on trips, having lots of laughter, and making memories, socialising with my friends (with a bottomless brunch or two) and having lazy quiet ...
Martin White
Marketing Manager
Bearded family man who loves ice hockey. My life is a constant four-way split between my family, work, coaching ice hockey and dropping into Al Mazrah.Favourite Games: Sea of Thieves, Call of DutyFavourite Game Series: Call of DutyFavourite T...
David Heath
Social Media & Communications Exec
TL:DR Music, Gaming & Netflix. In more words, most of my life has revolved around gaming in some way, shape or form. My education was based around video game development and now I’m working in the video games industry! I’m also an avid musician having learned to play a few different instruments over the years. My favourite instrument woul...