Meet the Team
We’re a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, media veterans, and tech builders united by one mission: to restore trust in journalism and empower real stories, told in real time. With over 100 years of combined experience across publishing, operations, and global business, we’ve built PressHop not just as a platform — but as a movement.
Ananta Kant
Public Relations
Ananta has over 7 years experience in the Branding, Public Relations and Media Strategy
Ananta is a results-driven Brand Strategist advising PressHop on digital growth, PR, and brand visibility. With deep expertise in communications, storytelling, and strategy, she plays a key role in shaping PressHop’s public image and online presence
Andrew Webb
Media
Andrew has over 20 years experience in the News and Publishing industry.
His stellar experience spans The Economist, News International - Times & Sunday Times. Andrew advises PressHop and leads our Media Outreach program and manages relations.
Asif Hussain
Finance
Asif is an ex Partner of Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), UK. Asif consults, invests & runs several successful retail and tech businesses in the UK and France.
Asif advises on finance and investor relations
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David Sinclaire-Black
Partnerships
David advises and helps build partnerships at PressHop.
He is helping forge key relationships with gig-economy players, photography agencies, and paparazzi firms. David brings his expertise in direct marketing, systems building, and scalable growth strategies to PressHop — helping to connect the platform with the creative forces shaping the next era of citizen journalism.
Elizma Burger
Partnerships support
Elizma plays a key role in PressHop’s Partnership Outreach Programme, helping build and nurture the relationships that power our growth.
She brings her expertise in relationship-building, project management, and problem-solving to PressHop — ensuring our partnership efforts run smoothly and deliver results.
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Emily
Story Sniffer-in-Chief
Say hello to Emily — the spirited little rabbit in our logo and the heart of the PressHop brand.
She stands for ethical, citizen-led journalism that’s quick on its feet, always curious, and always chasing the truth. Emily’s here to remind us that real stories come from the ground up — and sometimes, with a good hop
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Gemma Walsh
People
With 9 years of experience in HR, Gemma leads our People function at PressHop.
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She’s passionate about building a positive, supportive workplace culture — helping our team grow, thrive, and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
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Jay Islam
Tech
A true tech enthusiast, Jay brings over 8 years of experience across data science, system architecture, and product R&D.
With a sharp eye for innovation and a passion for building scalable, intelligent systems, he’s the engine behind much of PressHop’s technical foundation.​​​​​
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Ritchie Nanda
Chief Editor
An award-winning entrepreneur, Ritchie brings over 38 years of business experience across the UK, USA, India, and the Middle East.
At PressHop, he leads the charge on business strategy, operations, content management, sales, and editorial — shaping the platform with a deep understanding of both commercial execution and ethical storytelling.
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Tom Welbourne
Digital Marketing
Tom advises and supports PressHop’s digital marketing efforts, helping us scale and connect with audiences across the UK and beyond.
As the founder of The Good Marketer, Tom brings deep expertise in SEO, paid media, content strategy, and social media — all driven by a strategic, data-led approach.
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Tom Holland
Partnership Prospecting
Tom supports PressHop in prospecting and targeting high-value B2B leads, while building strategic partnerships across the gig economy, including photographers and paparazzi agencies in London.
With his proven sales leadership and deep industry insight, he plays a key role in driving commercial growth and expanding our professional contributor network.
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Upasana Tiwari
Operations
With over 11 years of experience in operations and customer relations, Upasana brings structure, empathy, and precision to the PressHop ecosystem.
She leads user relations, oversees business operations, and ensures every piece of content is reviewed with care and rigour
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Vaishali Anand
Marketing
A software engineer by training and a marketer by choice, Vaishali brings the best of both worlds to the PressHop revolution. With nearly 5 years of experience building & coding digital apps, she knows what it takes to make tech tick and then make it shine ✨
Now, she’s bringing that firepower to PressHop - Britain's most trusted citizen journalism platform, built to disrupt, democratise and redefine how the $1.96 trillion global news industry will work in the near future
Winnie Nanda
Support
An entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, Raneeta has successfully led events and business conferences across the Middle East and Asia.
As a Director at PressHop, she oversees Business Support and Administration, ensuring the day-to-day runs with precision and efficiency.
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Apply Today
Think you’ve got what it takes to be part of the PressHop movement? Whether you're a sharp-eyed citizen, a newsroom pro, or someone who simply believes in the power of real stories — we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Gemma today on hello@presshop.co.uk to join a growing network of people helping reshape how the world sees the news. It’s quick, simple, and the first step to something impactful.