Meet the Team
Diarmuid Byrne
Leads the EquiRatings' team and the commercial direction of the company. A big believer in team, culture and data-driven storytelling, he is on a mission to make equestrian sport easier to follow for everyone from fans to federations.
📧 diarm@equiratings.comSam Watson
Shapes the tools and metrics that power EquiRatings, drawing from deep experience in the sport, with multiple World Games, Europeans and an Olympics completed. Sam has a passion for performance modelling and federation decision support.
📧 sam@equiratings.comRuairi Geoghegan
Oversees delivery across all projects. Focused on the process, the timelines, and helping the team stay aligned and accountable as ideas turn into output.
📧 ruairi@equiratings.comSean White
Builds and maintains the data-flow that support EquiRatings' digital delivery. Works across frontend and backend systems with a focus on reliability and scale.
📧 sean@equiratings.comSean Murray
Builds the frameworks and algorithms behind EquiRatings' predictive models. Works across disciplines to develop smart, scalable tools that deliver impact.
📧 sean.murray@equiratings.comGeorgia Patrick
Transforms data into meaningful insights for fans, federations, and riders. Combines analysis and creative storytelling across show jumping and eventing.
📧 georgia@equiratings.comCharlotte Smet
Brings jumping metrics to life through podcasts, articles, campaigns, and sponsorship support. Tracks the sport's key moments and helps share them with the world.
📧 charlotte@equiratings.comNicole Brown
Hosts EquiRatings' eventing coverage and collaborates on campaigns that bring sponsors and sport stories together. Passionate about audience engagement.
📧 nicole@equiratings.comAli Barrett
Works at the edge of automation and analysis, creating systems that deliver rapid insights for fans, media, and partners. Supports EquiRatings' AI-led content innovation.
📧 ali@equiratings.comSam Lissington
Evaluates talent and potential in horses, helping buyers understand value and opportunity. Combines real-world experience with a data-informed perspective.
📧 sam.lissington@equiratings.comRozzie Bainbridge
Supports communication across the EquiRatings sales service. Ensures clients feel informed, understood, and connected through every step of the journey.
📧 rozzie@equiratings.comMaria Muniz
Brings data to life through clean visuals. Maria works across formats — from social graphics to fan guides and presentations — helping the EquiRatings story connect through design and clarity.
📧 maria@equiratings.comAnnie Bishop
Based in Virginia, Annie hosts the US Equestrian Open Podcast and works closely with federation and event clients. Blends partnership and media experience to ensure stories are shared clearly and partnerships run smoothly.
📧 annie.bishop@equiratings.comSam Atkinson
Based in Canada, Sam edits and produces EquiRatings' podcast content across eventing and jumping. She helps bring every episode to life with clarity, polish, and a sense of pace.
📧 sam.a@equiratings.com