Meet the Team

Meet the people behind the passion for workplace wellbeing. Our team combines expertise, creativity, and a shared mission to transform organisations into healthier, more resilient places to work. Together, we’re making every day a Good Day at Work.

Matt Liggins

General Manager

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Matt Liggins

General Manager

As General Manager, Matt brings over 20 years of experience in workplace wellbeing across the private, public, and third sectors, including the NHS, charities, and corporations. At Robertson Cooper, Matt draws on his extensive background in supporting individuals and organisations, leading national programmes, and helping wellbeing providers grow and develop.

Passionate about fostering healthier, people-focused cultures, Matt’s expertise aligns perfectly with our mission to create more Good Days at Work. His commitment to driving positive, data-driven change ensures organisations can build resilient, people-first workplaces that thrive.

Laura Jones

Client Success Manager

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Laura Jones

Client Success Manager

As a Client Success Manager, Laura supports organisations in fostering healthier and more engaged workplace cultures. With a background in Psychology, Laura brings extensive experience in managing global and diverse clients. She leads the successful delivery and implementation of wellbeing projects, focusing on wellbeing strategy, training, and data-led programmes.

Laura is passionate about fostering positive change and creating more good days at work, ensuring that workplace wellness is not only achieved but sustained for long-term success.

Rebecca Burnell

Senior Client Success Manager

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Rebecca Burnell

Senior Client Success Manager

Rebecca is dedicated to helping organisations achieve their goals through tailored workplace wellbeing solutions. With extensive experience in strategic relationship management and customer success, Rebecca partners with our clients to deliver transformative change that supports healthier, more productive workplaces.

Her consultative approach focuses on understanding unique client needs, engaging stakeholders, and driving effective implementation. As Senior Client Success Manager, she’s committed to delivering exceptional results and building long-lasting partnerships.

Jack Longton

Business Development Consultant

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Jack Longton

Business Development Consultant

Jack is a Business Development Consultant at Robertson Cooper, where he works closely with organisations to support their wellbeing and performance goals. His consultative approach ensures that prospective clients receive strategic insights and practical support, enabling them to create healthier, more resilient workplaces. Jack’s passion for wellbeing, combined with his expertise in wellbeing solutions, helps businesses enhance employee engagement and foster positive organisational cultures.

Looking to enhance your organisation’s workplace wellbeing strategy, improve employee engagement, or create a more resilient and productive workplace culture? Speak to Jack today!

Gracie White

Business Development Consultant

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Gracie White

Business Development Consultant

As a Business Development Consultant at Robertson Cooper, Gracie she works with organisations to develop and implement tailored workplace wellbeing strategies. Her consultative approach focuses on understanding client needs and delivering solutions that align with organisational goals. Gracie is committed to helping businesses create healthier, more resilient workplace cultures by supporting them in fostering positive change that leads to measurable improvements in wellbeing and performance.

Looking to enhance your organisation’s workplace wellbeing strategy, improve employee engagement, or create a more resilient and productive workplace culture? Speak to Gracie today!

Daniel Worrall

Technology Lead

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Daniel Worrall

Technology Lead

Daniel is the Technology Lead at Robertson Cooper, where he oversees the integration and development of technology solutions that support the delivery of our workplace wellbeing programmes. With over 20 years experience and a passion for innovation, Daniel ensures that Robertson Cooper’s wellbeing solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge and secure platforms.

Daniel is dedicated to leveraging technology to drive impactful solutions that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and performance, helping organisations build healthier, more resilient workplaces.

Kieran Dale

Operations Manager

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Kieran Dale

Operations Manager

As Operations Manager at Robertson Cooper, Kieran’s day-to-day focus is ensuring the seamless delivery of wellbeing programmes for our clients. His expertise in fostering productivity and optimising operational processes supports our mission to create healthier, more resilient workplaces.

With a strong background in operations and relationship management, he also plays a key role in building and maintaining partnerships with external collaborators, including business psychologists. If you’re a business psychologist interested in collaborating with Robertson Cooper, Kieran is your key point of contact.

Professor Ivan Robertson

Founder

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Professor Ivan Robertson

Founder

Ivan was a Founder of Robertson Cooper and is Emeritus Professor of Work & Organisational Psychology at The University of Manchester. After founding the company with Sir Cary Cooper, Ivan was Managing Director from 2002 until 2010.

Ivan retains an active interest in leading edge wellbeing research and has published over 40 books and 200 scholarly articles and conference papers. Ivan’s books include: Wellbeing: Happiness and Productivity at Work (2011), Management and Happiness (2013) and Work Psychology (2016).

Professor Sir Cary Cooper

Founder

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Professor Sir Cary Cooper

Founder

Co-founder of Robertson Cooper, alongside Ivan Robertson, Cary is the 50th Anniversary Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at the Alliance Manchester Business School. Recognised as a world leading expert on wellbeing, Cary is the media’s first choice for comment on workplace issues.

He has published over 250 books including The Healthy Workforce, Remote Workplace Culture, Wellbeing at Work, Cambridge Companion to Presenteeism at Work, and 300 scholarly articles. He received a CBE from the Queen in 2001 and was Knighted for his contribution to the social sciences by the Queen in 2014.

Part of handl Group

Robertson Cooper is proud to be a part of handl Group since 2021.

Handl Group connects expertise, technology, and trusted partnerships to transform experiences across the health, legal, and insurance sectors. Focused on innovation and people-first values, they deliver better outcomes for businesses and individuals.

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