People & Culture

Meet the Turnstile Team

It’s all about the people. At Turnstile, we strive to nurture a dynamic workplace culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, contribute, be recognised and build a rewarding career.

  • Rob MillsChief Executive Officer
  • Kylie PhilbinHead of Sponsorship Valuation
  • Alex HowellsData & Insights
  • Andrew BremberHead of Commercial
  • Ayu EranaExecutive Assistant/Office Manager
  • Jamie TurvillConsultant
  • James MarshallCommercial Manager
  • Erika MaitlandMarketing Manager
  • Nic DjounovConsultant
  • Matt BaroneConsultant, New York
  • Matthew TanAnalyst
  • Paula MarovitchChief Financial Officer
  • Erin JurangpathyManagement Accountant
  • Duncan McKenzieTalent Aquisition Coordinator
  • Alexandra LongbottomCreative & Production
  • Elaine PassanhaPeople & Culture

Core Values

  • Empathy

    We care for our clients and each other. Committed to our clients’ causes, we seek to understand their needs and requirements, whilst ensuring we don’t lose sight of our own or our team members’ needs. We listen, are open, honest and constructive.
  • Dynamism

    We are a team of problem solvers. We find opportunities through flexibility and optimism. Our team embraces leadership and proactivity – inspiring each other and welcoming healthy debate. Individual zest to uncover answers equals collective progress.
  • Discipline

    Everyone at Turnstile takes pride in delivering excellent work. We respect and adhere to time frames, keep communication lines open and pay great attention to detail. We prioritise collaboration and are constantly looking for learnings to improve and sustain performance.
  • Integrity

    We stand up for what we believe is right even if it comes at a short term cost to oneself or the business. We deal with internal and external stakeholders in an honest and transparent manner. We are truthful and we take responsibility for mistakes and try to learn from them.

The Perks of Working at Turnstile

The Dojo

In Japanese culture, the ‘Dojo’ is a place where students train and seek enlightenment. With this philosophy in mind, Turnstile's Dojo Program is designed to develop skills and abilities, as well as improve overall job satisfaction. It covers three key phases of professional development:

  • Activate

    Welcome to Turnstile! Here’s where you learn the basics and start feeling part of the family.

    Activate
  • Develop

    Structured training to evolve core skills and gain deeper insight through external training and Turnstile's intellectual capital.

    Develop
  • Explore

    Accelerated learning through customised opportunities for personal and professional development.

    Explore

Dojo Awards

The Trip of a Lifetime

Dojo Explore Award, which simply put, is our very own MVP award.

Each year, everyone at Tenka Group (owners of Turnstile and Gemba) is given the opportunity to nominate employees they believe have gone above and beyond their role. We’re talking about the superstars, the silent achievers, the playmakers, and even the up and comers.

The winners are rewarded with a once in a lifetime international trip to experience a world class sport and entertainment event. It’s a unique opportunity that’s helped fast-track the careers of those who’ve won.

Since its inception, we’ve sent winners to the Rugby World Cup in London, the US Open, Sundance Film Festival, FIFA headquaters in Switzerland, the NBA All-Star Tournament in the USA and this year the winners are off to the FIFA World Cup.

Zenkai

The Turnstile Alumni

Zenkai is our Turnstile Alumni program, where we recognise the unique contribution of people who have worked at Turnstile and since moved on to further their careers elsewhere.

The Zenkai are considered integral to the Turnstile family and part of an ongoing, mutually beneficial relationship. Together we maximise opportunities, share skills, experiences and our passion for sport & entertainment.

What Our People Have to Say

Dan Gaunt

General Manager

Turnstile offers a great opportunity for those wanting to move out of professional services and into the sports industry. From day one you will be working alongside many of the biggest brands and rights holders in the industry, learning about their businesses and helping them make significant commercial decisions.

Being interested in what I do is a key driver for me in choosing where I work. At Turnstile there is rarely a day that I’m not involved in a number of projects or conversations that I find utterly fascinating.

Culturally, we place a huge importance on looking out for one another and always treating one another with respect and empathy.

James Littlewood

Former Head of Sponsorship Valuation

As a small company the culture is really important at Turnstile and is big part of why it’s so fun to work here. Everyone works to help each other, and as a growing and dynamic company you can really see impact of your actions on the business on a day to day basis.

We’re lucky enough to work with such a wide array of amazing people from all over the industry and there’s never a dull day discussing the intricacies of the sports sector and it’s such a pleasure being able to present our work to them as you can really see the value the Turnstile approach adds.

Elaine Passanha

People & Culture

At Tenka, People & Culture sits at the core of our business. With a clearly defined Learning & Development approach there is clear investment into the growth of our employees from the day they join us. We make a commitment to truly support each one of our team members through structured check in’s, company conferences and review processes twice a year.

Being a business with multiple arms it is also very interesting to see how the UK and Australian teams interact and collaborate on certain projects. For anyone interested in the sports industry there truly is no better place to be.

Tea Robinson

Former Analyst

The diversity of the roles and people at Turnstile is really what brings the company and its culture to life. With a small, yet rapidly growing team, one of the best parts about working at Turnstile is the ability to so frequently collaborate and bash heads with every member of the office, rather than just your immediate team members. The freedom to challenge each other and push the norms of the sport industry is what makes Turnstile stand out from the rest and the journey has only just begun!

There is never a dull day in the office or a day with jokes about your favourite team being made, it is a fun and fast-paced office environment that pushes you to be the best version of yourself and grow confidence in every single piece of work you do. There really is nowhere like Turnstile and it is the perfect opportunity to propel yourself into the industry and make connections for a lifetime.

Jamie Turvill

Consultant

Working at Turnstile is the perfect way to kick-start a career in the sports industry. By working with global rights holders and brands, Turnstile provides the perfect opportunity to gain high levels of client exposure with some of the most senior execs within the industry, whilst being supported by a collaborative, dynamic and fun team.

For someone looking to commence their career in the sports industry, develop their sporting network or make the move into sport after a career elsewhere, there isn’t a better place to look.

James Marshall

Commercial Manager

The first thing you recognise when working at Turnstile is the fantastic culture that has been built not only within our London office, but throughout all Tenka Group offices. The support shown at all levels of management and the commitment to consistently deliver outstanding work for our clients is extremely motivating.

Turnstile also offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the most recognisable sports and entertainment brands in the world, proof that our approach and output is shaping a better future for the sponsorship industry.

Dan Gaunt

General Manager

Turnstile offers a great opportunity for those wanting to move out of professional services and into the sports industry. From day one you will be working alongside many of the biggest brands and rights holders in the industry, learning about their businesses and helping them make significant commercial decisions.

Being interested in what I do is a key driver for me in choosing where I work. At Turnstile there is rarely a day that I’m not involved in a number of projects or conversations that I find utterly fascinating.

Culturally, we place a huge importance on looking out for one another and always treating one another with respect and empathy.

James Littlewood

Former Head of Sponsorship Valuation

As a small company the culture is really important at Turnstile and is big part of why it’s so fun to work here. Everyone works to help each other, and as a growing and dynamic company you can really see impact of your actions on the business on a day to day basis.

We’re lucky enough to work with such a wide array of amazing people from all over the industry and there’s never a dull day discussing the intricacies of the sports sector and it’s such a pleasure being able to present our work to them as you can really see the value the Turnstile approach adds.

We reward effort and talent, and want you to share in the company's success.

This is our commitment to you

  • Pay you fairly
  • Balance your personal & work life
  • Build your career
  • Make the planet healthier

We want to help you become better at your craft…for the benefit of the business and the rest of your career.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other protected characteristics or similar.

Available Positions

    • Are you looking to combine your business development skills with a career in the Sport & Entertainment industry?
    • Do you have experience across the end-to-end sales and marketing process for a consulting, software and/or data business?
    • We’re looking for someone with at least 4-6 years’ experience in relevant business development-oriented roles who can help us identify, build and foster trusted advisor relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Let us know you're interested

Nothing suitable above but still interested in a career at Turnstile? Send us an enquiry and we’ll get in touch if something comes up.

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