Our team
- Richard ThwaiteChairman & FounderRichard has worked in the IT industry since graduating from Loughborough University of Technology in 1982 with a BSc (Hons) in Management Science. Richard was formerly Joint Managing Director of Conchango PLC, acquired by EMC in April 2008.
- David TymmCEO & FounderPrior to founding i-movo, David held various sales and marketing positions in US and European technology companies. Since graduating from the Polytechnic of Central London in 1985 with a BA (Hons) in Business Studies, David has over 26 years experience of banking, retail and marketing technology.
- Toby BarberCOOSince graduating with a Distinction in Computer Science from Glasgow University in 1993, Toby has worked principally in the FMCG and Pharmaceutical industries managing complex, business-critical technology projects. Recent experience has been with Conchango PLC helping clients implement technology projects using Agile development methodologies.
- Kevin McConaghyCIOKevin has over 10 years experience IT in both consultancy and in house roles in organisations such as LogicaCMG. He specialises in designing, implementing and supporting complex systems based on the Microsoft .Net and SQL Server platforms. Kevin's most recent role was at Conchango, where he further developed his interest in agile software development. Kevin completed his graduate studies at Manchester University where he attained a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry in 1997.
- Mike AltendorfCMO & FounderMike began his IT career in the department of a large corporation after graduating from Loughborough University of Technology in 1982 with a BSc (Hons) in Production Engineering and Management. Mike was formerly Joint Managing Director of Conchango PLC, acquired by EMC in April 2008.
- Alan GriffinCFO & Company SecretaryAlan qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1976 and after several years working abroad he joined PKF's corporate finance department in 1982. He served as group financial controller at CLK Group plc from 1984 to 1990 and was Financial Director of Conchango plc from 2000 until its acquisition by EMC Corp in 2008.
About us
We defined and created the market
Our vouchers are effectively a means of payment
They hold real value and can be delivered using any media including mobile phone, email, direct mail and payment cards. The system that generates these vouchers has proved to be infinitely flexible, helping our clients meet a wide range of objectives. From giving away hundreds of thousands of free samples for Coca-Cola to the world’s first contactless newspaper subscription card for the Evening Standard, i-movo has met the most diverse challenges.
We also work with the UK’s largest utility companies together with mobile phone operators and financial services companies to pay their customers millions of pounds of cash loyalty bonuses, payments and rebates. This is only possible as
i-movo has developed a reputation as a secure, reliable and trusted service.
We are the market leader
A wealth of experience allows us to add value at all stages of a campaign
From initial creative concept, through planning and execution, to post-campaign analysis. The earlier we engage with you, the more opportunity there is to benefit from what we have learned from nearly 200 hundred successful campaigns. Our vouchers can be redeemed across various retailer channels; from the local convenience outlet through to major multiple retailers and online retailers. Our reach extends to over 32,000 outlets nationwide with 99.1% of the UK population within one mile of a retailer in towns and within five miles in rural areas.
We are innovators
Multiple patent holders
One covers checking each voucher number as if it were a credit or debit card payment. Not only is it very simple, it also means retailers do not require any new hardware, software or processes to accept our vouchers. After eight years in operation, with over 200 successful campaigns and processing of digital voucher transactions worth more than £13,000,000, we consider ourselves the experts in this field. With over 30,000 participating retailers, we believe we run the largest Secure Digital Voucher network in the world.
We are award winners
Best Mobile Voucher Service – Future Mobile Awards/Juniper Research 2011
The range of awards won by our customers reflects the power and versatility of the i-movo system. The Institute of Sales Promotion, Direct Marketing Association, the Association of Circulation Executives and the Mobile Marketing Association have recognised the role played by i-movo in ground-breaking activities spanning consumer goods promotions, newspaper subscriptions and cash payments.
Most recently, Juniper Research awarded i-movo the Future Mobile Award 2011 for Mobile Coupons. These awards are decided by a panel of expert judges based on a number of criteria including product range & innovation, geographic market penetration, evidence of commercial campaigns, partnerships and potential future business development.
We deliver success
A single solution; a wide range of applications
This short video gives you an overview of our service, expertise and how we have applied our vouchers to achieve all types of objectives.
Local, Convenience & Forecourt
i-movo is available to all retailers within the PayPoint and epay payment networks. That’s over 32,000 outlets in the UK. Retailer reimbursement is automatic, fast, trusted and usually takes place within three days. i-movo can be implemented on any industry standard card payment terminals with minimal effort.
National & Multiple Retailers
Major retailers can integrate directly with i-movo's voucher redemption service, or they can use existing integrations with service providers such as epay and PayPoint meaning minimal changes to existing processes. Both methods can include basket-content validation using existing promotional rules. PayPoint also offer pre-built integrations to EPoS systems from leading providers such as Torex and Retalix.
Online Retail
Web retailers can accept i-movo vouchers securely and easily using our simple web service interface - integrating with existing shopping cart and promotion management tools.
Local Service Providers
Independent local businesses and service providers such as restaurants, hairdressers, sports coaches and driving instructors can benefit from i-movo's secure voucher redemption solution using their fixed-line or mobile phones. Our service will help these businesses benefit from the effects of online and mobile voucher distribution, while staying ahead of anticipated tax regulation changes.