Patrick is Investment Director at Pollen Street Capital, having joined the firm in 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Toscafund Asset Management, where he was a Principal in the Private Equity team. Previously, Patrick worked at Jacobs Asset Management in New York, most recently serving as Director of Private Investments, and at Deutsche Bank in London, where he was an Investment Banking Analyst and Associate in the Financial Institutions Group. Patrick has focused on the financial services and financial technology sectors since 2006, and has worked as a private equity investor in the industry since 2011.

Vicente is a Partner at Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm which made a strategic investment in BidX1 in 2021. Benefitting from over 20 years’ experience, Vicente specialises in advising private equity clients investing into the Financial Services, Real Estate, Business Services & Software sectors. Vicente’s previous experience includes positions at Deutsche Bank, BBVA, and JP Morgan. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the Madrid Bar Association, and holds degrees from London Business School (MiF) and ICADE (Bachelor in Law, Bachelor in Business Administration). Vicente is a Non-Executive Director at BidX1.

Daniele is Head of M&A and Strategic Finance for doValue, the leading Servicer in Southern Europe for loan and real estate management services. The market leader in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Cyprus, doValue has approximately €160 billion of assets under management (Gross Book Value). Prior to joining doValue in 2019, Daniele led M&A for Poste Italiane. With a background in private equity and venture capital, Daniele oversaw doValue’s investment in BidX1 in 2021, and now serves as a Non-Executive Director.

James is a partner at Pollen Street Capital and has been with the team since 2004. Over the last fifteen years James has been investing across a spectrum of technology and financial services businesses, as well as a number of credit opportunities. James is focussed on originating new opportunities and working with management teams to build high-growth, sustainable businesses with technology and customer focus at the heart. As well as BidX1, James has responsibility for investments in bunq (a pan-European FinTech bank), Aryza (global banking software), Tandem Bank (a UK digital consumer bank with a focus on green lending and fairer finance), and Pacific Fund Systems (global fund administration software).

Stephen founded BidX1 in 2011 and led the company as Chief Executive Officer until 2022. He pioneered the first fully digital property sales in Ireland in 2015 and transitioned the company to a fully digital model in 2017, following the development of BidX1’s proprietary platform. He subsequently oversaw BidX1’s expansion into the UK, South Africa, Spain and Cyprus. The driving force behind BidX1 for more than a decade, Stephen continues to provide strategic direction and leadership as a Shareholder and Board Member.

A multi-disciplinary leader and the former Chief Executive Officer of BidX1, Mike benefits from 25 years’ experience spanning both national and international organisations, leveraging expertise in finance, complex operating environments, and digital transformation. Prior to joining BidX1 in 2017, Mike was Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Asia-Pacific, a telecommunications provider operating in more than 30 markets across the Caribbean, Central America and Oceania, with more than 3,000 employees. Before that, he was Chief Operations Officer at Eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications provider.

As CEO, Jonathan benefits from extensive real estate experience, including more than a decade in the auction market. Prior to his appointment to the role in 2024, Jonathan held several senior positions within the company, including Chief Commercial Officer and MD for Residential Sales. He joined BidX1 in 2011 when it was first established and has since played a key role in the firm’s growth – including BidX1’s transition to a fully digital model and expansion into new markets across Europe and South Africa. Prior to joining BidX1, Jonathan worked in Lettings & New Homes.

Tadhg is responsible for BidX1 operations across all markets, as well as managing the firm’s entry into new regions. Prior to joining BidX1 in 2019, Tadhg led Tesco Mobile Ireland, a JV between Hutchison Whampoa and Tesco PLC, and before that he was Head of Online Grocery & E-commerce at Tesco Ireland. In addition to a track record for digital transformation in these roles, he also benefits from extensive real estate experience, including 8 years as Real Estate Acquisition & Development Manager at Tesco Ireland and 6 years as Regional Property Manager for Vodafone.

As Chief Marketing Officer, Nicole is responsible for Product, Marketing & Communications at BidX1. She previously oversaw Public Relations as the firm’s Head of Communications and has also held several senior marketing roles within the company since joining BidX1 in 2015. Prior to that, Nicole served as Parliamentary Assistant to a member of the Irish parliament, focusing on legislative & committee work (PAC), as well as overseeing constituency operations. She holds a Masters in European Politics and a BA in History & French from Trinity College Dublin, as well as a Diploma in Digital Marketing.

With over 20 years’ experience, Eleanor oversees all financial and accounting activities at BidX1, providing strategic financial leadership and effective reporting for executive decision making. She plays a key role in the management and deployment of resources across the BidX1 Group. Before joining BidX1 in 2024, Eleanor ran the financial management team at MedServ, a medical billing software provider. Prior to that, she held management roles in family offices and PLCs. Eleanor is a Chartered Accountant (FCA) and Chartered Tax Consultant and holds a Master of Accounting from Michael Smurfit Business School.

MC oversees BidX1’s operations in South Africa. He has over 17 years’ experience in the property auction market and served on the executive board for the South African Institute of Auctioneers for 6 years. Prior to joining BidX1, MC led Colliers International’s South African auction division. Before that, he was a Director at ClareMart Auction Group.

Oliver is responsible for BidX1 operations in the UK, bringing 28 years’ experience in the real estate sector, and particular expertise in the auction market. Before taking the helm at BidX1 UK, Oliver was Head of Auctions at Lambert Smith Hampton, and prior to that worked at Savills. In 2016, he oversaw the UK’s first online auction, managing a bespoke sale for a FTSE 100 utility company. A seasoned industry commentator, Oliver regularly contributes commentary to publications like Estates Gazette and Property Week.