OUR TEAM
DIRECTOR
TYRELLE MCLEOD-BENTLEY
After undertaking a soccer scholarship at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Tyrelle went on to experience an international soccer career playing for numerous teams in the USA and UK and then the prestigious IF Karlslund in Sweden. Post soccer, Tyrelle worked as a consultant for the highly esteemed Prelude Group. In 2014 Tyrelle co-founded Soccer Assist. With a well respected soccer career and business skills under his belt, Tyrelle has been awarded various accolades, from the Young Enterprise award in 2014, to Industry Leader by Sports Industry Group NextGen in 2017, as well participating in young entrepreneur forums on BBC radio and being featured as One to Watch by Startups journal. At Soccer Assist, Tyrelle is responsible for leading and directing our client recruitment services. Outside of the office Tyrelle is Chief Football Officer at AFC Dunstable.
DIRECTOR
OLIVIA SPINELLI
Olivia started her career at Vivienne Westwood in a digital role during the early days of luxury ecommerce. From here she transitioned into the field of public relations and then embraced startup life developing social media and digital strategies for large global brands at digital agency Klood. During her tenure, Olivia fast-tracked to become Head of Content and Digital Projects and set the digital content vision for some of the UK’s leading brands such as VW and Costa. In 2016 Olivia co-founded The App Nest, a technology startup that specialised in the incubation of premium apps and development of unique algorithms including Football Whispers, the world's first transfer predictor. In 2018 The App Nest transitioned to DREST, the world’s first luxury gaming app, where Spinelli took on the role of Content and Brand Partnerships Director until late 2021. In 2022 Olivia took on the role as Managing Director at Soccer Assist. Olivia studied at the University of Manchester, where she graduated with a 1st Class Bsc Hons degree. Outside of the office Olivia is Vice-Chair at AFC Dunstable and a part-time Yoga teacher.
DIRECTOR
VIVION COX
Vivion started his career as a Technologist in the Banking and Insurance sectors before studying for his MBA at the world renowned Cranfield School of Management where he caught the startup bug. A true entrepreneur and 5 time business Founder within an array of sectors mostly in the areas of Technology, Digital and Sport. Vivion has successfully sold 4 of the businesses and holds the title of Founder and Board position at the one that remains, Twenty3, an industry leading sports technology platform that consolidates and optimises data to enrich content and enhance team and recruitment analysis for pro Football teams across the globe. Career highlights include; Chief Development Officer at DREST, Co-Founder at The App Nest, Founder and CEO at Klood, Co-Founder and Senior Partner at Oomri Limited. Vivion has joined the board at Soccer Assist as a Strategic Advisor. Outside of the office Vivion has been the Director of Football at non-league clubs which saw him play a critical role in one of the teams achieving back to back historic FA Vase final appearances at Wembley and is also a competitive triathlete.
DIRECTOR
JUNIOR OSEI-TUTU
After completing a soccer scholarship at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2015, Junior went on to study Business Management at Walsh University, graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management. Whilst studying, Junior co-founded Soccer Assist. In 2022 Osei Tutu was awarded Industry Leader by Sports Industry Group NextGen. At Soccer Assist, Junior is responsible for leading and directing our sales and partnerships, and overall delivery of our scholarship placement services. Away from the office Junior is Chief Commercial Officer at AFC Dunstable.
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