NEWTYNE - Key Persons


Andrew Smith - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Andrew has been with Newtyne since the start. After a long career in technology and data roles Andrew remains a firm believer that people are the key to unlocking the potential of data and that technology is just a tool. He is a non-executive director of the charity St John Scotland, a High Constable of the City of Edinburgh and sits on the Convenery of Trades of Edinburgh. A fellow of several societies, often joking there are more letters in FRSA, FSA Scot, FRSSA and FLPI than in his name.

Hayley Skipworth

Job Titles:
  • Head of Academy & Training
Hayley joined Newtyne in 2013 and is responsible for maintaining and developing the Customer Relationship with a focus on the Newtyne Academy and Training Proposition. Supporting the Customer throughout the engagement taking a proactive approach to work in partnership with all the stakeholders to address their needs and requirements. Working as a team member Hayley brings problem solving skills, with a can-do attitude that enables successful results.

Lee Cleal

Job Titles:
  • Finance and Administration Manager
Lee joined Newtyne in 2016, originally as Office Manager, but as the business has evolved and adapted, Lee's main responsibilities have changed to include invoicing and other key financial matters. In addition, Lee administers most of our key business functions and processes, which ensure the smooth operation of our day-to-day activities.

Lynn Cleal

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • in 2005 As Director
Lynn Cleal OBE joined Newtyne in 2005 as Director, bringing with her extensive project management experience to support the development and growth of the business. Supporting the St John Scotland charity for over 10 years rising through the ranks from Edinburgh Area Chair to Board of Trustees. Responsible for the framework and rollout of the St John and the City Defibrillator Project. Recognised with an OBE from King Charles III, for all her voluntary service to the Community. Lynn continues to teach the public By-Stander CPR and Defibrillator awareness.

Moira Farmer

Job Titles:
  • Head of Delivery
Moira joined us in 2019 to establish a programme office and manage the delivery of all projects and changes in Newtyne. As a result she has a finger in every pie and an eye on everyone…..or in project terms helps set business objectives and manage resources and timescales! Having clear objectives and monitoring our progress is a crucial part of ensuring we are working on the right things at the right time

Philip Durkie

Job Titles:
  • Head of Consultancy
Philip joined Newtyne in January 2015 to lead the growth and development of our Consultancy offering. He has wide ranging remit with responsibility for client relationship management, project delivery and resourcing being key priorities. Prior to joining Newtyne Philip spent 18 years in technology recruitment latterly building and developing teams delivering into large corporate and fast growing businesses across the UK.

Simon Wallis

Job Titles:
  • Head of People and Development
Simon joined Newtyne in 2018 to lead on all aspects of the people experience at Newtyne. This includes talent recruitment and on-boarding, but in addition, the delivery of colleague and organisational development. With a background in Learning and Development, Simon's passion is to ensure that everyone at Newtyne has the developmental tools available to deliver against business objectives and to fulfil their potential.