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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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.
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Elizabeth Paterson
Sales & Marketing
Elizabeth joined the Ivy team after working in the music industry. A graduate of the Arts University, Bournemouth, she still regularly enjoys drawing, arts & crafts and singing. With ample customer service experience and a keen eye for detail, she is keen to put her love for helping others to good use, ensuring guests enjoy the best possible stay in London.
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Eliza Ballantyne
Reservations & Customer Service
Eliza is an English, Media and Communications graduate from Christchurch, New Zealand. After a few years in the radio industry, Eliza was looking for an adventurous new challenge, so she made the move to London. With a passion for travel and organisation, she ensures guests have the best experience in London from the moment they book with Ivy.
