Our Management Team
Simon Wishy
Managing Consultant
Simon Wishy
A California native, Simon began his career in Silicon Valley in 1991 just as the Internet was coming of age. For 15 years he held senior management positions on both sides of the the Atlantic, working with Google, Microsoft, Intel & Yahoo! before co-founding Voco Veritas in 2006.
"Simon spent 10 weeks in Vermont speaking Japanese in an Immersive Language Programme."
Simon Charlton
Project Manager and Senior Developer
Simon Charlton
Simon quit his Precision Engineering day job years ago and hasn't looked back. He has developed an impressive range of skills in WordPress and WooCommerce and his engineering background gives him an unparalleled eye for detail and accuracy.
"Simon is a keen guitarist; his group won Southeast England's Battle Of The Bands competition even though they entered at the last minute!."
Simon Exton
Senior Web Developer
Simon Exton
Working on projects from inception through to completion including scope, planning, design, development and beyond. Simon studied at Sessions College and obtained a Professional Degree in Visual Design Fundamentals and Web Development.
"Simon used to be a keen juggler running his own workshop, he attended the Barcelona juggling olympics. Now he juggles code!"
Tia Todd
Shopify Developer
Tia Todd
Tia is a highly experienced Shopify Developer with skills in both Graphic Design and SEO, so we keep her very busy!
She particularly enjoys developing e-commerce websites and social media graphics.
Tia is looking forward to tackling her first skydive in 2022, with the Verzasca Dam bungee jump penciled in as her stretch challenge for the following year.
Carmen Strachen-Wishy
Director of Finance & Administration
Carmen Strachen-Wishy
Carmen co-founded Voco Veritas in 2006, and her business acumen and planning has been instrumental in the continued growth of the company. Before Voco Veritas Carmen had a successful career in the United States as a freelance journalist and ghostwriter.
"Carmen was offered a place at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts but turned it down to work on a soap opera in New York City."
Mike Rickword
Senior Shopify Developer
Mike Rickword
Mike is a Shopify Expert with both technical skill and commercial acumen developed over 25 years working with some of the world’s largest companies. Our clients love collaborating with Mike because of his ability to translate complex concepts into plain English, and his attention to detail.
"Mike once played piano with Jerry-Lee Louis (“Great Balls Of Fire”)"
Guy Collins
Web Developer
Guy Collins
Guy is an experienced designer with a diverse skill set, multitasking between Shopify and WooCommerce platforms. He enjoys a creative challenge and has an excellent eye for design.
Guy played the trumpet at the opening ceremony of the World Special Olympics Summer Games.
Oscar Strachen
Account Director
Oscar Strachen
Oscar honed his skills as a Senior Advisor at Authoritas SEO before becoming Business Development Manager at MindBody in The City Of London. He joined Voco Veritas in 2018 to oversee the development of our Social Media Department.
"While studying at Nottingham University Oscar's dissertation on ancient ceramics was published in the British Journal of Archeology."