This is how we roll

We’re championing a new era of employee engagement through technology. To do this, everyone at Zest needs to be moving to the same beat.

This page is all about who we are.

Our vision

We’re championing a new era of employee engagement through technology. 

In our vision, employee engagement goes beyond benefits administration and breaks away from a one-size fits all approach. 

We believe in personalization and customization, allowing you to offer benefits packages that cater to the unique needs and preferences of each employee. By treating each employee as an individual, we’ll unlock their full potential and build a deeper level of engagement.

With our platform, we’re building a future where employees are at the heart of every decision and organisations understand that employee engagement is not a one-time thing but an ongoing activity. 

We believe that the right technology acts as an enabler of all this, allowing you to continuously improve and adapt your benefits offering to your employees. Through our technology, we want to empower organisations of all sizes and industries to create a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported and motivated.

Our values

We’re no ordinary business. We’re a vibrant and passionate team that dares to dream differently about improving employee engagement and well-being. 

We thrive on working with our colleagues, partners and customers to come up with fresh ideas, and we relish the chance to crack on and deliver them for our customers. 

And when it comes to problem-solving, we’re unstoppable dynamos. We love the thrill of tackling challenges head-on and creating the absolute best product out there. 

We bring our best zest selves to work. 

We pride ourselves on being straight-talking and have a no-holds-barred attitude to taking responsibility. 

If we say we’re going to do something, it gets done. Whether it’s delivering on promises to customers or colleagues, or hitting deadlines for building an integration or a new feature, we are 100% all-in. 

If we’re going to hold ourselves accountable for delivering what we promise, then our communication must be crystal clear. We speak our minds but do so with honesty and respect. 

We’re confident in our abilities, but we don’t let it go to our heads. We are a trustworthy, grounded team of humble superstars.

We may take our work seriously, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun while doing it. 

We build bonds, connecting with our colleagues, customers and partners, emphasising teamwork, respect, and togetherness. We stick together like glue. 

We do our best work when we feel safe, calm, and connected, that’s why we make time to bring our employees and departments together to relax, unwind and have a giggle.

Taking care of our well-being is just as important as taking care of our customers, and we believe that if we’re not enjoying our work, then something’s gone wrong.

We go above and beyond to make sure our customers get nothing but the best.

Whether it’s our amazing tech, dedicated implementation experts, or our friendly customer service team, we leave no stone unturned and no question unanswered in our ambition to offer the best product and service on the market. 

Customers can trust our technology. It’s been developed, tested, proven and accredited by experts. Because our standards are sky-high, our platform has won us (and many of our customers) a tonne of awards. We always want a bigger trophy cabinet! 

HR teams can trust Zest to boost employee engagement and well-being over the long term and make their workforce shine like never before.

Some of the people behind the platform

Matt

Job title
Chief Executive Officer

What I do
Set the strategic direction of the business and spend lots of time with our people and customers.

Fun fact
I was born on Jersey in the Channel Islands

Best thing about working at Zest
The people. We have amazing people and I love the difference we make to so many people’s lives

Graham

Job title
Chief Product & Innovation Officer

What I do
Ensure our platform addresses our client’s most valuable challenges.

Fun fact
I won my first (and only) grand prix at Silverstone aged 10.

Best thing about working at Zest
Receiving regular feedback from customers on how our platform has made their employee experience easier and more enjoyable.

Joy

Job title
Principal Consultant

What I do
I help new and existing clients get the most out of Zest, based on the structure of their scheme and the benefits they want to offer.

Fun fact
I’m full of facts like “Crocodiles can’t stick out their tongues?”

Best thing about working at Zest
The team! Everyone is friendly welcoming and keen to do their best

Adam

Job title
Head of Technology

What I do
I lead the architecture and development of Zest. I’m a techy at heart and have been with Zest over the last 12+ years.

Fun fact
I have a campervan and like to go on lots of mini adventures around the UK and Europe.

Best thing about working at Zest
The variety and range of things that we get to work on.

Vicki

Job title
Project Office Manager

What I do
I manage our Project Office – we’re involved in planning and resourcing all client delivery projects.

Fun fact
I worked for Harry Styles’s dad in the late 90’s.

Best thing about working at Zest
I love the Zest culture.  It’s a fast-moving environment filled with great people who have great ideas.

Liliana

Job title
Head of Marketing

What I do
Think of me as the conductor of our marketing orchestra, getting all the instruments to play a catchy tune.

Fun fact
I lived in a fortress for 18 years

Best thing about working at Zest
We’re one big, awesome team, and there’s this constant buzz of learning and growing that’s very exciting!

Rob

Job title
Head of Partner & Client Success

What I do
Ensure Zest delivers as much value as possible to our partners and clients.

Fun fact
I’m an avid Newcastle United supporter and enjoy paddleboarding.

Best thing about working at Zest
Having market-leading technology and a brilliant working culture where we enjoy getting things done.

Adam

Job title:
Head of Professional Services

What Adam does:
Oversee our client-centric services where we put the client at the heart of everything we do.

Fun fact:
I am a cub scout leader who goes by the name Kaa.

Best thing about working at Zest:
The fast-paced environment that flexes to our clients and their needs.

Socially sustainable

We understand the importance of corporate social responsibility and believe that businesses play a crucial role in creating a sustainable future for all. Our goal is to make a positive impact on the world by incorporating responsible practices into everything we do.

We do our part to create a better future, for ourselves, our customers, and the wider community, and we use our four values to help achieve this. 

We work in a sustainable way for our people and our planet.  We use cloud computing, low energy LED lighting, encourage recycling and provide reusable cutlery/crockery in our kitchen. No single-use plastics for us. 

We respect each other and promote well-being both in and out of work. We recruit amazing, diverse talent fairly, provide brilliant benefits, and make sure everyone has access to training so they grow the skills they need to thrive in their career. 

We give back to society and share our skills and our time to help tackle current issues in the UK, fundraising for good causes and volunteering. 

Through our dedication to active environmental and social responsibility, we want to inspire others to join us on this journey toward a sustainable and fair future. Together, we can make a difference and leave a positive mark for the generations to follow.