Meet the Team

 

Diarmuid Byrne

Diarmuid Byrne

 
Managing Director

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.com
Sam Watson

Sam Watson

 
Product Director

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.com
Ruairi Geoghegan

Ruairi Geoghegan

 
Operations

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.com
Sean White

Sean White

 
Full Stack Developer

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.com
Sean Murray

Sean Murray

 
Data Science

Builds the frameworks and algorithms behind EquiRatings' predictive models. Works across disciplines to develop smart, scalable tools that deliver impact.

📧 sean.murray@equiratings.com
Georgia Patrick

Georgia Patrick

 
Senior Analyst (Jumping & Eventing)

Transforms data into meaningful insights for fans, federations, and riders. Combines analysis and creative storytelling across show jumping and eventing.

📧 georgia@equiratings.com
Charlotte Smett

Charlotte Smet

 
Analyst, Podcast Host & Sponsorships (Jumping)

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.com
Nicole Brown

Nicole Brown

 
Podcast Host & Sponsorships (Eventing)

Hosts EquiRatings' eventing coverage and collaborates on campaigns that bring sponsors and sport stories together. Passionate about audience engagement.

📧 nicole@equiratings.com
Ali Barrett

Ali Barrett

 
AI & Sports Media Analyst

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.com
Sam Lissington

Sam Lissington

 
Horse Sales Analyst

Evaluates talent and potential in horses, helping buyers understand value and opportunity. Combines real-world experience with a data-informed perspective.

📧 sam.lissington@equiratings.com
Rozzie Bainbridge

Rozzie Bainbridge

 
Horse Sales Client Communications

Supports communication across the EquiRatings sales service. Ensures clients feel informed, understood, and connected through every step of the journey.

📧 rozzie@equiratings.com
Maria Muniz

Maria Muniz

 
Graphic Designer & Visual Storyteller

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.com
Annie Bishop

Annie Bishop

 
Podcast Host & Client Liaison

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.com
Annie Bishop

Sam Atkinson

 
Podcast Editor

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