Meet the team
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Guy van der Westhuizen
Founder & Managing Director
Guy established Ivy Lettings in June 2009 following a career in the City, working first as a finance lawyer at London law firm Linklaters then at US investment bank Morgan Stanley. He moved into real estate purely by chance following his experience short letting his own apartment. He hugely enjoys growing Ivy and his current day-to-day job is managing his talented team and ensuring Ivy strives to deliver impeccable service to both its hosts and guests.
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Marge Galkinta
Housekeeping Manager
Marge is of Latvian and Russian descent and studied as a Law at the University of Latvia. She speaks multiple languages and particularly loves to read Russian. Having worked at Ivy almost since its inception, Marge knows most of Ivy's homes inside out. Her day to day responsibility is managing Ivy's team of housekeepers and ensuring homes are presented to guests and returned to hosts to Ivy's high standards.
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Tasha Bamford
Sales & Marketing
Tasha joined the Ivy team having moved from New Zealand to indulge in her passion for travel. She previously studied Physical Education back in New Zealand and brings an abundance of customer service experience in the sport and fitness and hospitality industries. She is dedicated to ensuring Ivy's guests have the very best experience during their stays in London.
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William Shillito
Operations Manager
William is a tourism graduate from Christchurch, New Zealand. After a few years of working for Air New Zealand, he decided to move to London to further his passion for travel. He enjoys meeting Ivy’s guests and works to ensure they have smooth and happy stays with us.
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Edana Corlett
Sales & Marketing
Edana joined Ivy having previously worked in the hospitality industry for six years. An International Studies graduate and an avid traveller herself, Edana translates her years of customer service experience and penchant for travelling into ensuring Ivy’s guests enjoy their time in London.
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Sophie Foreman
Sales & Marketing
Sophie is a History graduate from the University of Warwick. She has visitor services experience working directly at notable sites including Buckingham Palace and the House of Commons. With a passion for travelling herself and a love for London, she enjoys helping Ivy guests find their perfect location to stay in her home city.
