Board Of Directors & Team

Founded in 2018 in Dubai by a group of investors and led by British entrepreneur Mark JP Nutter, Emirates HR software has been developed by an award-winning team of expert developers, product designers and human resources professionals from across the globe. 

Mark JP Nutter

Chairman and Founder

I have been working in the FinTech industry for over 20 years and sold my last company, to Capita PLC in 2015.  In 2016, I invested in a Dubai-based Insurance company.  Following this, I saw the need for intuitive HR software designed to meet the specific requirements and working practices of the region.  Emirates HR is a project I am truly passionate about, being able to solve and address...

Board Of Directors

Matthew Hurn

Daniel Dickinson

Mark Donovan

John Gely

Sean Burgess

Marc Beattie

Richard Fennell

Timothy Murray-Brown

Our Team

Lynne Alexander

CFO

Lee Bowen

Sales Director

Alana Guymer

Marketing & PR Manager

About

Emirates HR is an intuitive HR software solution specifically designed for the UAE and wider GCC region to save you time and money.  Our secure cloud-based software helps organizations of any size streamline HR processes and engage with their employees more efficiently and accurately. 

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Mark JP Nutter

Chairman and Founder

“I have been working in the FinTech industry for over 20 years and sold my last company, to Capita PLC in 2015.  In 2016, I invested in a Dubai-based Insurance company.  Following this, I saw the need for intuitive HR software designed to meet the specific requirements and working practices of the region.  Emirates HR is a project I am truly passionate about, being able to solve and address problems within HR that improves efficiency, working relationships and takes away the burden of unnecessary admin is something that is desperately needed in the UAE.” 

Mark JP Nutter is a successful UK entrepreneur and investor within the FinTech sector.  He sold his first ever business at 22 years old before joining one of the UK’s leading technology companies.  In 1999, he left and founded his own tech business Isys Group Ltd, specializing in HR and Workforce Management which he later sold to Capita Plc in 2015.  Following the sale of his company, Mark relocated to Dubai where after a short-break he began to invest and mentor companies both here in UAE and the UK.  He made a significant investment in Arlo Insurance Broker Dubai in 2016 and was appointed Chairman.  Mark’s passion for technology and HR has lead him to launching Emirates HR, a business he believes will change the way companies in the region operate and manage their most valuable assets – their staff. 

Matthew Hurn

Co-Founder | Executive Director

“I have witnessed the incredible growth of the UAE having enjoyed over 10 years in the region.  I strongly believe in the solution that Emirates HR is able to bring to many companies in the region to help solve some of the time consuming aspects of HR and the customer centric approach to doing it.” 

Matthew is an accomplished senior finance professional with over 25 years of international experience and cross sector exposure in finance, corporate finance, treasury and risk management both locally and internationally. 

Matthew is an active investor personally supporting many ventures and was one of the first co-founders of Emirates HR. 

Daniel Dickinson

Co-Founder | CEO Praxis IFM and Founder Arlo Associates

“ Companies need support to better manage expenses, employee retention and control company liabilities in an innovative way.  With Emirates HR, we will be able to support the growth of organizations and in a larger scale to participate in the stability of the region. ” 

Having previously founded and worked as Managing Director of a UAE based Financial Services business, Daniel is now the CEO of PraxisIFM Trust Limited based in the region’s newest Financial Centre, Abu Dhabi Global Market located on Al Maryah Island.  Listed on the International Stock Exchange, PraxisIFM is a multijurisdictional Financial Services Company.  As the head of the UAE operation, Daniel works alongside high net-worth individuals, large multinational corporations and Sovereign wealth entities.  Daniel has been in the UAE for over 10 years and was involved in Emirates HR in the founding stages. 

Mark Donovan

Co-Founder | Director at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management

“ What strikes me with Emirates HR is the flexibility, easy design and access that the app will offer.  In addition to reinforcing interactions with your staff members, Emirates HR app keeps you up-to-date with your business liabilities.  Being the director of Barclays wealth and investment for years now, it is interesting to see the potential of this project in terms of expansion in the near future”

Mark has over 10 years of experience in Wealth and Investment Management with renown financial institutions.  He joined Barclays Wealth and Investment Management-Dubai in July 2012 leading the assets of the bank as the Director of Wealth and Investment.  Previously, Mark worked at HSBC both in Dubai and London.  His experience is an strength in building Emirates HR strategy. 

John Gely

Co-Founder | Head of Africa at MoneyGram International

“ When Mark approached me with his new software idea, I straight away knew I wanted to be part of it from the initial phases.  I strongly believe Emirates HR will pave the route in the region, assisting companies in developping more efficient ways to manage their variable and constant requirements.  Emirates HR is set to succesfully cross the UAE borders and conquer more markets in the GCC, Africa, Asia.” 

John is Head of Africa for MoneyGram International, based in Dubai.  He has enjoyed a successful career with MoneyGram since 2006.  MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer services and is acclaimed worldwide by individuals and professional from the industry.  John holds a Bachelor of Management Studies from University of Waikato, New Zealand.  With his precious experience in apps and money transfer, he has decided to invest in Emirates HR and be part of the development process of the product. 

Sean Burgess

Co-Founder

“From the moment Mark first pitched the concept of Emirates HR it was easy to see the huge potential for an HR management solution that is designed specifically for the UAE market.  What was even easier was the decision to invest in the company when I learned about Mark’s background as a successful technology entrepreneur and also the team of co-founders that have also bought into his vision”

Following a degree in biomedicine, Sean moved to the UAE in 2013 to head up the investment strategy team at a regional wealth management firm.  During this time, his contribution to the development of high-profile corporate pension schemes led to a move to PraxisIFM Trust Limited in the Abu Dhabi Global Markets.  His role at PraxisIFM, the UAE’s first regulated trust company, includes asset management oversight and investment due diligence. 

Marc Beattie

Co-Founder | Director of NedBank Private Wealth – Dubai

“Having worked in emerging markets most of my career, I felt it was the right time to join an ambitious project which will have huge impact in the MENA region, with a strong potential of being exported to new markets”

Marc joined Nedbank Private Wealth Dubai in 2013 from Lloyds TSB International, where he gained 14 years of offshore banking and investment experience.  Working from the Isle of Man, Jersey and London, he regularly travelled to meet clients in the Middle East and Asia and spent extensive time working in emerging markets such as China and Brazil. 

Richard Fennell

Co-Founder | Product and Development App director

"Having known Mark for many years and seen the fantastic success with his previous businesses, when he explained his vision of an HR product that solved the unique problems an HR manager is faced-with in the region and the wealth of experience he and the other co-founders bring, it was an easy decision for me and my team to jump onboard." 

Richard brings over 15 years' experience building and launching website and app products.  He has built many high-performing product teams and worked on projects with some of the world’s largest brands, including the BBC, Apple, Google, Amazon and Cineworld.  Putting great digital products in the hands of millions of users. 

Timothy Murray-Brown

Advisor | CFO The Engage Partnership Ltd

“We will make a real difference to the day-to-day tasks that every manager does, using the power of an intuitive app - platform to automate and simplify at key points.  Seeing how our HR experts are joined with the product specialists to design away the HR process stress points is awesome and our clients will clearly benefit.  Emirates HR will make HR processes better, faster and cheaper for companies across the UAE.” 

Tim began his career in 1989 with KPMG where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant.  He went on to spend nearly a decade with Lloyds Bank as Head of Finance in the UK.  He now successfully runs his own consultancy business which operates across multiple sectors.  His advisory portfolio includes The Engage Partnership Ltd, Shift2go Ltd, Showcase Events and now Emirates HR. 

Lynne Alexander

CFO

“Working closely with our own HR team, I have always been well aware of the specific HR Management needs, unique to the UAE.  I was absolutely amazed when I saw the Emirates HR demo for the first time.  It eliminated so many issues we can encounter on a day-to-day basis.  It is really an exciting, easy to use solution that will change the way we as companies safeguard one of our most valuable assets: our employees”

With over ten years’ experience in Corporate Finance and Operational Accounting, Lynne has built a solid foundation of knowledge and skills she now applies to Emirates HR, having worked with both startups and established companies.  It has allowed her to see and manage the cycle on both sides of a growing business.  Lynne’s experience has taken her across multiple industries which include, Mining, Agriculture, Retail and Finance.  Today, Lynne is responsible for overseeing the Financial Operations of Arlo Insurance Brokers LLC, Finco Capital Financial Analysis and Consultancy LLC as well as Emirates HR. 

Lee Bowen

Sales Director

“I worked with Mark for over 10 years at his previous HR software business in the UK.  Mark offered me to come having seen what the team were working on earlier in the year I was keen to be involved and help establish the roadmap.  I was extremely excited by not just the product itself, but the team he had assembled around him.” 

I moved over to Dubai at the beginning of September 2018 to become Sales Director at Emirates HR.  Having spent 15 years in the HCM software industry, I have now been tasked with driving the business forward and confirming Emirates HR as the best HR solution for the UAE and wider GCC region.  On a day-to day basis, I will be overseeing our sales and marketing activities as well as gaining valuable feedback on the product itself to help shape our roadmap moving forward and focus on our customer experience. 

Alana Guymer

Marketing & PR Manager

"I was taken away with the functionalities of Emirates HR, it covers all areas and has been designed with all employees in mind, not only HR staff.  It genuinely is a user-friendly platform which will transform the way companies manage their people"

Alana, Emirates HR's newest team member is our Marketing & PR manager.  With over 5 years’ experience, Alana was enthusiastic to apply her skill set and get involved with Emirates HR.  On a day-to-day basis, Alana will be managing new product/service introduction, sales promotion, strategic marketing, branding, events, and PR.