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Meet the Team

Get to know the EquiRatings 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.

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.

Sean White

Sean White
Full Stack Developer

Builds and maintains the data-flow that supports EquiRatings' digital delivery. Works across frontend and backend systems with a focus on reliability and scale.

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.

Maria Muñiz

Maria Muñiz
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.

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.

Consultants

Ruairí Geoghegan

Ruairí 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.

Rozzie Bainbridge

Rozzie Bainbridge
Horse Sourcing Client Communications

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

Sam Lissington

Sam Lissington
Horse Sourcing Analyst

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

Charlotte Smet

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.

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.

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.

Sam Atkinson

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.

Marissa Issgreen

Marissa Issgreen
Equestrian Sports Correspondent

Based in Colorado, Marissa leads and produces dressage content for the US Equestrian Open. She shapes storylines, coverage, and analysis to bring clarity and context to the discipline, helping fans connect with the Series.