ABOUT US
Meet the
Team
When you work with Navigate Video, you get a team of friendly, strategic YouTube experts who know the platform inside-out.
Stu Stubbs
Founder
Superpower: Strategic thinker with a people-first mindset.
Stu founded Navigate Video in 2015 to help brands make their video work harder and smarter. With 20+ years in media and startups, he’s led client services teams and delivered work for brands like British Airways, M&S, and Universal Music.
Fun fact: Stu is obsessed with truffles and hot sauce (even together!) When he’s not talking YouTube, he’s in the kitchen cooking up experiments.
Ben Bonarius
Managing Director
Superpower: Motivator and relationship-builder who brings energy to every room.
With experience across brand, social, and digital marketing, Ben leads both the Navigate Video team and our clients with warmth and clarity. He’s big on the belief that a kind word or encouragement at the right moment can change the course of a day.
Fun fact: Ben is always up for a challenge, and in 2014 climbed Kilimanjaro after back surgery.
Hazel Wija
Senior Account Manager
Superpower: The client compass. Turning big-picture goals into day-to-day progress.
Hazel’s the bridge between client needs and team delivery. She brings structure, calm, and a lot of positivity to every project, making sure clients get the results that matter to them and feel both heard and supported.
Fun fact: Hazel is a sucker for a freebie – if there’s a giveaway, sample, or goodie bag, she will find it.
Maddie Bentley
Client and Channel Manager
Superpower: Trend-spotter with a strategic brain and data-first instinct.
Maddie blends channel insight with creative thinking, keeping clients happy and content on track. She knows what’s working, what’s next, and how to bring it all together
Fun fact: Maddie once did a ski season as a chef which fuelled her love for food. She now loves trying out new restaurant spots and recipes at home with friends.
Sabrina Robinson
Channel Manager
Superpower: Metadata magician with a flair for making content discoverable.
Sabrina is a master at crafting titles, tags, and descriptions that make sure our clients' content is discovered. With precision and creativity, she helps videos get found and watched by the right audience.
Fun fact: A spicy margarita connoisseur and pizza fan - always scouting the next spot in London.
Sita (Mint) Sukhanindr
Strategy and Media Planner
Superpower: Real-time strategist blending global insight with cultural fluency.
Sita keeps us on the pulse of YouTube trends and audience shifts. With an international lens and accessibility-first mindset, she ensures our work resonates.
Fun fact: Sita went to school with a future K-pop star - talk about cool connections!
Dr. René Moolenaar
Non-Executive Director
Superpower: Big-picture thinker who turns complexity into clarity.
René is an Associate Professor at the University of Sussex and brings a commercial and sustainability lens to Navigate Video’s strategic decisions. He helps us think smarter and grow stronger.
Fun fact: René settled in the UK after moving from The Netherlands in 1994. He is passionate about adopting a lifestyle that is sustainable and minimises the impact on nature.
Jasmine Pinson-Roxburgh
Channel Manager
Superpower: Creative multitasker with a sharp design eye and copy to match.
Jas keeps content sharp across visuals, thumbnails, and messaging. From Photoshop to punchy metadata, she’s always ready to jump in and elevate the details.
Fun fact: Jas is a published illustrator who loves bringing ideas to life through art.
Ryan Prouse
Channel Manager
Superpower: Data detective who reads between the graphs.
Ryan dives deep into YouTube analytics to find what’s working, and what’s not. He’s all about small shifts that lead to big performance wins.
Fun fact: Ryan managed a YouTube channel to 220K subscribers during university - content pro from the start!
Rosie Clack-Walsh
Marketing and Business Development Coordinator
Superpower: Editorial eye and storyteller who brings Navigate Video’s voice to life.
Rosie leads our marketing, shares our knowledge, and keeps us connected with our audience and future clients. From social to new business, she’s all about relationships and relevance.
Fun fact: Rosie is a keen football fan, having played since she was a kid. She still plays for her local team every week.
Matt Deane
Digital Content Executive
Superpower: Creative editor with a sharp eye for YouTube strategy.
From cutting videos to crafting thumbnails, Matt blends storytelling with analytics to boost our clients performance and make content stand out. He supports clients by optimising content for impact with his editing skills, smart metadata, and design flair.
Fun fact: Matt loves travelling, but his style is less “sun lounger in Spain” and more “overnight bus through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan.” He’s visited over 50 countries, often ending up in places most people would struggle to find on a map.
Ringo
Chief Cuddle & Morale Officer
Superpower: Irresistible cuteness.
Ringo plays an important role in keeping the team smiling. He pops up in the occasional Teams call, with his whiskers and wide-eyed charm.
Fun fact: Even Ringo can't resist YouTube! Our friend is obsessed with Birdier King, a Cat TV channel he'd happily spend hours watching.
careers
Want to Work With Us?
We’re always on the lookout for curious, collaborative thinkers.
Check back for open roles, or send us your CV to hello@navigatevideo.com.