Meet the Team
Guiding our journey forward
Welcome to our “Meet the Team” page! Our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) is the driving force behind our innovation and success. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective, ensuring we stay at the forefront of the grant management sector.
Our SLT is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, guiding our strategic vision, and delivering unparalleled value to our clients. With their expertise and commitment, we continue to empower our customers to achieve their goals.
Get to know the leaders who are steering Fluent Technology towards a brighter future.
Alexander Thomson
Managing Director
Alexander's leadership brings operational excellence, vision, and strategic direction to Fluent. With a track record of driving organisational transformation, he has propelled Fluent into a dynamic, agile growth phase. Alexander sets high standards and embodies the company's values. Aiming for Fluent to lead in agility, innovation, and world-class software, he prioritises a customer-centric culture, recognising that customers are the business's lifeblood.
Zak Baba
Director of Technology
With extensive experience in Digital and Technical leadership, Zak has successfully built and developed high-performing agile digital teams across various sectors including education, charity, health, and e-commerce. At Fluent, he is dedicated to embedding an agile, customer-first ethos to drive the success of our digital products and services. Zak's vision is to create a customer-focused, innovative, and roadmap-driven department with a strong delivery-oriented approach.
Michael Turkington
Product Manager
With over 8 years at Fluent Technology Ltd, Michael began as an implementation consultant, playing a key role in deploying Flexigrant for clients. Now as the Product Owner of Flexigrant, he defines our product strategy by aligning client needs with the latest trends in grant management, driving continuous improvement and innovation. His vision is to ensure the development team consistently delivers exciting updates, enhancing Flexigrant's value and effectiveness for users.
Gary McNally
Head of Business Services
With over 22 years in grant management, Gary delivers tailored solutions and exceptional support through evolving Flexigrant improvements. A proactive Senior Leadership Team member, he fosters long-term client partnerships and maintains our customer-focused reputation. Dedicated to CSR, Gary co-founded PicStory Belfast, capturing street portraits and narratives to foster emotional healing and empowerment. His extensive experience ensures informed decisions about Flexigrant's functionality and service levels.
