The team

Led by Victoria Timpson, Ali Edge, Tom Liston-Jones and Florence Lafaye, the team has deep expertise in delivering strategic commercial innovation for both rights-holders and global corporations, having consistently led some of the industry’s most innovative and impactful initiatives.

Victoria Timpson is a growth focused business leader and market shaper with over 20 years of experience driving revenue growth and strategic partnerships in the sports and entertainment industries. Victoria leads the company vision and has overall responsibility for delivering groundbreaking results to Altius8 clients.

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Victoria Timpson

CEO & Partner

Ali Edge drives innovation and creativity at Altius8. Building compelling partnership propositions and integrated strategies for clients that deliver cultural impact and measurable value. At Manchester United she created some of the most iconic partnership campaigns in sport, leading to one of the highest renewal rates.

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Ali Edge

Chief Brand Officer & Partner

Tom Liston-Jones is responsible for developing data-driven strategies that help Altius8 clients understand, quantify, and articulate their value. With experience supporting a wide range of elite global properties, Tom specialises in translating complex challenges into cohesive and actionable growth strategies.

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Tom Liston-Jones

Chief Strategy Officer & Partner

Florence Lafaye oversees overall operations and financial activities of the firm, helping stakeholders navigate complex global markets and secure transformational partnerships. Florence has over 20 years’ experience across the sport, luxury and FMCG industries, delivering scalable solutions and sustainable value for corporations and rights-holders.

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Florence Lafaye

Managing Director & Partner

Altius8 is a cohesive team of senior talent driven by high performance culture and a forensic mindset. Our reputation is unparalleled; our integrity and discretion are both key to our success and trusted at the highest levels.

Jon Naspe

Chief Commercial Officer

Ijoma Akinsanmi

Director of Business Operations

Aidan Flynn

Director of Partnerships

Rupert Reid

Director

Andrew Markham

Business Development Director

James Funnell

Director of Strategy and Insights

Rebekah Deschamps

Investment Advisor

Rose Pawsey

Talent and Experiential Manager

Gemma Thompson

Head of Talent Strategy and Management

Kate Nixon

Network Events Manager

Daniel Damley-Jones

Strategy and Insights Manager

Cameron Edge

Strategy and Insights Manager

Ivo Slot

Strategy and Insights Manager

Udoka Akabogu

Administrative Manager

Our curated network

Altius8 is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Teneo, the world’s leading CEO advisory firm, through a powerful network of decision makers, advisors and investors. Our trusted strategic partners – Logan Sports Marketing, Arena3, and Both Barrels – extend our capabilities across sales, media, and brand storytelling.