About

For over 25 years, Whistlebrook has supported the growth of our financial services clients by providing data-driven software solutions to efficiently manage their regulatory, forecasting and accounting disclosure requirements.

Whistlebrook Corporate Overview

Since our inception in 1997, we have been providing software solutions to the financial services industry. We believe that software innovators make a bigger difference for their customers when they collaborate. We operate in partnership with our clients to innovate our growing software portfolio and each module's strategic road map is designed proactively with our customers’ needs in mind.

Our sole ambition is to enable financial services businesses to focus on their customer engagement whilst all of their regulatory reporting, financial accounting & forecasting and financial risk management needs are met by a suite of integrated modules. Our software portfolio orchestrates the data from their core systems of record and customer engagement platforms into a consistent whole.

There are many large, and small, competitors to Whistlebrook but none have created as comprehensive a suite of modules to provide the financial services industry with a consistent holistic view of their organisation regardless of whether they are considering the organisations financial & risk position in the past, today or into the future.

Tailor-made for UK Finance Organisations

Whistlebrook software solutions are specifically built for UK financial services. With dedicated team of experts based at our head office in Hertfordshire and our development centre in Cambridgeshire.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is at the core of why we exist.

Helping the banking and finance industry to see the big picture with data-driven insight.

Our Values

These are our fundamental reasons for being and our moral compass that guides our decision making.

Excellence

We use our expertise to continuously innovate our product portfolio operations to ensure superior results for our clients so they can focus on meeting the evolving needs of their customers.

Integrity

We act responsibly, honestly and with authenticity.

Partnership

We continually deliver exceptional results precisely because we prioritise collaboration with our clients.

Client-Focused Service

We set ourselves high standards, striving to exceed our client’s expectations.

Our culture and people

We consider our culture and ownership model to be a foundation of our creativity and longevity. The majority of the Whistlebrook team have been with the business for over a decade and the newer team members can pursue their personal growth across the breadth of the business’s activities. The three significant shareholders in the business are committed to the businesses continued independence and over the last three years a significant minority share of the ownership of the business has been transferred to the broader Whistlebrook team.

How we run our business

We take pride in creating a fully inclusive working environment for all our colleagues. Flexible working options are available and we invest in supporting the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our employees. Dedicated to promoting a culture that celebrates achievement and rewards innovative thinking.

Our climate strategy

Whistlebrook is committed to operating as a responsible and sustainable business. Over the last decade we've been working to reduce our own environmental footprint, supporting social well-being, and uphold ethical principles in our operations. Taking an end-to-end sustainability approach, we are prioritising the procurement of sustainable and eco-friendly products and services, minimising waste generation and promoting recycling and responsible waste disposal practices. Beyond reducing our own footprint, we consider environmental impact as a key factor in supplier selection and contracts. In addition, we actively engage with our communities, supporting local initiatives and charities.

Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Policy outlines our commitment to sustainability and serves as a guide for our employees, stakeholders, and partners.

Leadership Team

CHAIRMAN

STEVE VINEY

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Steve founded Whistlebrook in 1997, and has over 25 years’ experience in the IT industry, focusing on application software development. As well as his role as Chairman, Steve oversees the direction and development of the Whistlebrook product.

Prior to Whistlebrook, Steve was the Managing Director and Technical Director of a very successful IT company that supplied application software to the financial services industry.

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This company was sold to a UK PLC is 1993, and after completing his management contract Steve formed Whistlebrook to further address the need for good application software in the financial services industry.

From his roles, skills and experience Steve has built up an outstanding track record of understanding complex business issues and developing innovative software to address those issues. As a result, Steve has been instrumental in the design and development of Whistlebrook’s flagship products.

Steve has led Whistlebrook for over 20 years and played a key part in the phenomenal growth and success achieved.

CEO

DAVID WEBBER

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David joined Whistlebrook in 2017 as CEO, with responsibility of developing Whistlebrook’s industry partnerships, broadening and deepening their market penetration and progressing with back office product investment.

David brings with him over 25 years hands on experience of the financial services software industry and a wealth of experience in CEO and Managing Director roles.

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David has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales since 1989. Prior to joining Whistlebrook David was Managing Director of Intelligent Environments for five years, responsible for the day-to-day running of the company, working cohesively with the investors & management to determine and define the organisation’s overall strategy, strategic partnerships and sales and marketing activities.

Prior to this David was CEO at Patsystems Group where he led a diverse team across 7 global offices, overseeing and achieving significant growth across all markets. Before this he spent 8 years as the CEO and Managing Director of retail financial systems provider, AttentiV where he led the business through a MBO, flotation and subsequent disposal to TietoEnator. The business was subsequently acquired by Sopra and now forms the Sopra Steria UK banking business.

DIRECTOR

ANDY HUDDERS

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Andy is a very experienced IT professional with over 25 years in the industry. Having joined Whistlebrook not long after it started in 1999, Andy has played a key part in the phenomenal growth and success achieved.

His primary responsibility is to ensure continued sales growth both for new and existing customers, operational planning and leading sales teams to achieve all business objectives and sales targets.

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With a well established background in delivery, Andy has a strong focus on customer satisfaction; enjoying building and establishing key relationships and ensuring delivery and service exceed expectations.

Andy brought with him a wealth of senior management, leadership and sales expertise having gained valuable experience at multiple blue chip IT/ Software companies, including IBM (13 years), Xerox Ltd and PROIV Limited.

Andy originally qualified as a Civil Engineer and worked in the construction industry for 2 years before moving into the IT industry.

Finance Director

Natalie Culhane

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Natalie is the Finance Director and Company Secretary at Whistlebrook and brings over a decade of senior accounting experience to the role. She joined the board of Whistlebrook in 2024 and oversees all aspects of the finance function as well as responsibility for the human resources and administration teams. She combines deep knowledge of the company with a strong understanding of Whistlebrook’s key performance drivers.

Jill started her career as a graduate trainee accountant at Ernst & Young and has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants for over 30 years.

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Prior to her appointment as Financial Controller in September of 2023, Natalie was responsible for the finance function and producing group consolidated management accounts at a £40m plus turnover company. Natalie started her career as an apprentice within the finance team and within 5 years had risen up the ranks to a leadership role. Having completed her AAT qualifications in 2015 she was appointed overall Head of Finance eight years after joining. Alongside her finance, HR & administrative responsibilities, Natalie champions a culture of inclusion and diversity at Whistlebrook.

Development Director

Steve Byfield

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Steve joined Whistlebrook as a Project Manager in early 2006 and was responsible for the successful delivery of bespoke strategic back-office solutions for a blue-chip global logistics company. In 2011, Steve moved into Product Development where he was instrumental in the design and development of the regulatory reporting (WIRES®), Treasury (WTMS®) and Asset Liability Management (WALM®) systems. Steve joined the board of Whistlebrook as Development Director in 2024 and is the SME for both Treasury and Asset Liability Management.

Gordon is a Chartered Management Accountant. During his career, he gained also the Associate qualifications of the Chartered Banker Institute and the Association of Corporate Treasurers. He has 18 years’ experience in the Financial Services sector.

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Having graduated from Leeds University in 1995 with a degree with honours in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Steve moved to Cambridge where he spent four years as a research scientist in developmental genetics at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology.

Ultimately, science was not the calling it had promised to be. In 1999, Steve began a new career in the financial sector, joining the US company Associates Commercial Corporation Ltd, which would later become CitiCapital, part of CitiGroup. Having rapidly assimilated experience across different operational teams, and established a new Customer Services department, Steve had acquired a proven record for troubleshooting complex problems and situations. His final role at CitiCapital, before its sale to CIT Group in 2005, was as Senior Business Analyst, where he was responsible for complex data analysis and report development for the UK and European offices, and for the local implementation of CitiGroup’s global IT Management Strategy.

Head of Regulatory Reporting

Gordon McMaster

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Gordon joined Whistlebrook in 2014. He has responsibility for developing Whistlebrook’s knowledge of regulation within the Financial Services sector and ensuring that the company’s WIRES® module is aligned with the industry’s latest regulatory requirements. He is SME for Whistlebrook’s hedge accounting solution and has been responsible for implementation of the organisation’s ISO27001 information security management system.

Gordon is a Chartered Management Accountant. During his career, he gained also the Associate qualifications of the Chartered Banker Institute and the Association of Corporate Treasurers. He has 18 years’ experience in the Financial Services sector.

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Gordon is a Chartered Management Accountant. During his career, he gained also the Associate qualifications of the Chartered Banker Institute and the Association of Corporate Treasurers. He has 18 years’ experience in the Financial Services sector.

Before joining Whistlebrook, at Lehman Brothers, he held positions in liquidity forecasting and debt management analytics, within the firm’s Treasury function. At a UK building society, he had responsibility for financial planning. He has also worked in reporting at Citibank and in finance system change projects within Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services.

Business Development Director

Jon Sayer

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Jon is a highly experienced, senior sales professional with over ten years at Whistlebrook. As Business Development Director, Jon plays a key role in driving the company’s sustained sales growth by securing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing customers and industry partners.

In addition to these responsibilities, Jon brings a strong financial acumen and actively works with cross-functional groups including the marketing and customer success teams, helping to craft and implement strategies that support Whistlebrook’s overall business objectives. He joined the board of Whistlebrook in 2024.

Jon brings over 18 years of experience working at the intersection of sales, business development and strategic partnership management, holding roles across retail and technology sectors. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Jon enjoys building lasting partnerships and ensuring that Whistlebrook consistently deliver the high-quality services that our clients expect. His expertise and dedication to guiding the long-term objectives have been key to the company’s ongoing success.

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Jon brings over 18 years of experience working at the intersection of sales, business development and strategic partnership management, holding roles across retail and technology sectors. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Jon enjoys building lasting partnerships and ensuring that Whistlebrook consistently deliver the high-quality services that our clients expect. His expertise and dedication to guiding the long-term objectives have been key to the company’s ongoing success.

Customer Services Director

Joe Beker

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Joe joined Whistlebrook in 2010 as a Project Manager, since then he has been responsible for working with clients on the range of modules Whistlebrook offers. Most recently taking up the role of Customer Services Director, Joe is responsible for overseeing the Support, Quality Assurance and Product Implementation teams. During his time at Whistlebrook his roles have ranged from software consultancy, implementation projects, while also working as part of the support team and testing software releases.

Joe joined the board of Whistlebrook in November 2024 with continued oversite of Customer Services and Quality Assurance.

In addition to these responsibilities, Jon brings a strong financial acumen and actively works with cross-functional groups including the marketing and customer success teams, helping to craft and implement strategies that support Whistlebrook’s overall business objectives. He joined the board of Whistlebrook in 2024.

Having joined Whistlebrook after graduating university, Joe has spent his post graduate career at Whistlebrook - continuously liaising with clients has meant that Joe has built a strong understanding of business needs, how users might want systems to function and analysing how issues could be addressed in partnership with users forging long term relationships.

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