Ben McManus

Director and Chief Creative Officer

Ben McManus is Company Director and Spokesman. Ben founded Wavemaker back in 2015 with the vision of creating a safe and open space for young people to learn more about technology and STEAM subjects. When he’s not at Wavemaker or out promoting the work we do, he can be found with his band ‘Hey Pixies’ or spending time with his family.

Alex Rowley

Director and Chief Technical Officer

With a professional background spanning 20 years, Alex has a significant amount of experience with technology. His skills encompass a wide array, from the technical aspects of networking infrastructure, equipment deployment and management, to training, support, advice and guidance. Furthermore, Alex’s digital and graphic design skills, twinned with a high attention to detail, help to bridge these two areas when working with a client.

As one of the Directors of Wavemaker, Alex has an in-depth knowledge of the challenges that relate to the education and training sector. He is passionate about helping to steer change, both as an individual and as a representative of Wavemaker. The organisation’s core aim is to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to utilise technology in order to enhance and improve lives.

Sophie Ward

Clinical Lead and Governance Officer

Sophie has 16 years of experience working in the NHS and during this time has worked towards a Degree in Health and Social Care. 

She has worked in a few GP practices, working one-to-one with patients, carrying out a number of services and offering support as part of a large multidisciplinary team. Sophie enjoys working closely with the public. Most recently she has worked as Project Support Coordinator for the Technology Enabled Care Services. Sophie is passionate and enthused to continue working towards improving the health and wellbeing of others, locally and is looking forward to working with the Wavemaker team to achieve this.