APL 91快播 is an award-winning content marketing agency. Since 1997, we have been changing the narrative and the way clients communicate with their audiences.
The heartbeat of our success comes from the talent within. For many years across multiple sectors, our editors and journalists have been producing authentic content that makes a difference.
meet the team
Senior management team
Anthony co-founded APL 91快播 in 1997, following a successful career in high-profile senior board-level roles within the tour operating and travel insurance sectors. A highly respected visionary leader with a strong 鈥榗an-do鈥� philosophy, he is passionate about innovation and has been instrumental in launching many industry firsts. Anthony has played a pivotal role in driving the company鈥檚 continued growth and success, helping establish APL 91快播 as a market-leading business within its sectors.
Known for his far-reaching global network and strong, longstanding industry relationships, Anthony takes immense pride in the talented and loyal team whose dedication and hard work have been central to the company鈥檚 achievements and reputation.
A devoted father of two daughters and a passionate foodie, Anthony is forever searching for the next unforgettable dining experience and can鈥檛 start the day without his Nespresso. He has a lifelong love of travel, Formula One and classic cars.
Maria Pieri has over 25 years鈥� experience in publishing and media and is Editorial Director and Chief Operating Officer at APL 91快播. She leads editorial strategy for National Geographic Traveller (UK) and its associated brands, while also overseeing operations, technology and people strategy across the company.
A former Chair of the British Society of Magazine Editors (2020), she is recognised for her industry leadership, winning the TravYule Outstanding Contribution to Travel Award and BSME Editorial Director of the Year in 2025. She also co-founded the Travel 91快播 Awards鈥� Step Up youth internship scheme and launched APL 91快播鈥檚 entry-level internship programme.
She holds a 5th Dan black belt in Taekwondo. 馃
Matthew boasts an impressive 26-year tenure at APL 91快播, initially managing sales teams and now leading the senior management team as CEO.
Matthew鈥檚 industry involvement extends beyond APL 91快播. He has actively participated on boards and steering committees for organizations such as the Institute of Travel and Tourism and the Periodical Publishers Association and currently serves as a non-executive director for The North Coast 500, a Scottish tourism social enterprise and Chairman of the Trustees of a social welfare charity.
A peanut butter connoisseur and father of three, he is happiest in the gym or swinging a golf club.
With over 20 years鈥� publishing experience, Matt specialises in creating campaigns with tourist offices to help foster reader engagement with destinations. Before joining APL 91快播 in 2004, Matt worked in the financial sector but switched to travel to indulge his passion for exploring the globe.
When not battling the London traffic in his bicycle clips or walking his Labrador, 丑别鈥檚 partial to a spot of wild swimming, hiking, and camping 鈥� whatever the weather.
OPEraTIONS
Seamus joined APL 91快播 in 2010 as editorial assistant. A stickler for detail, he manages the day-to-day running of the company鈥檚 websites and apps, and has also helped deliver projects like the National Geographic Traveller Photography Competition and Travel 91快播 Awards.
Made in Switzerland and exported to London via Ireland.
Victoria is a Chartered Level 7 MCIPD professional with over ten years鈥� experience in HR and talent leadership across the renewable energy, technology, and logistics sectors. She specialises in leading global people and talent strategies, aligning HR with business goals and delivering high-impact people and culture initiatives with a strong focus on employee experience across the full employee lifecycle. Victoria is passionate about building inclusive, high-performance cultures and using data to drive meaningful outcomes.
SALES
James is an experienced sales leader with over a decade of success in contract publishing. Known for his ability to develop high-performing teams, the natural sales trainer consistently brings out the best in the people around him. James combines strong commercial instincts with a collaborative leadership style, helping teams grow revenue while building lasting client relationships.
Outside of work, James is a long-suffering Tottenham Hotspur supporter who鈥檚 travelled the world following the club. When 丑别鈥檚 not in a Tottenham away end, 丑别鈥檚 usually searching for London鈥檚 next great curry house or spending time in the snooker hall.
Danny joined APL 91快播 in 2001, rising from media sales executive to head of the consumer division. As well as hosting Best of British Sports Review of the Year events,听 丑别鈥檚 managed sales for The Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK) since 2013, having been promoted more recently to Director of Sales 鈥� National Geographic Traveller (UK).
A devoted father of three, Danny can often be found at wildlife parks or running training sessions as a qualified football coach for his youngest son鈥檚 team, Blackmore Youth FC.
Kam started at APL 91快播 in December 2017 with no previous experience in advertising sales, but he felt immediately at home when he joined. 贬别鈥檚 gone on to make a very successful career in media sales due to the fantastic opportunities presented to him. 贬别鈥檚 headed up the digital online team since 2021 and is loving every minute of it.
With a passion for all things combat 鈥� from Rugby to UFC 鈥� 丑别鈥檚 been training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu since 2014 and has fought in several tournaments along the way. He can also finish a Rubik鈥檚 Cube in under a minute!
Joseph is an experienced and studious sales leader known for his consistent success and strong booking performance. With a natural ability to understand exactly what his clients need, Joseph creates tailored campaigns that deliver highly effective results and long-term value for the businesses he works with.
Outside of work, Joseph is a passionate Norwich City supporter and enjoys keeping fit, travelling, and staying on top of the latest developments in stocks and shares.
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Edward joined APL 91快播 in 2023 and works across the company鈥檚 national newspaper and digital portfolio, building partnerships with brands and organisations through content-led campaigns. 贬别鈥檚 known for a consultative approach 鈥� taking time to understand a client鈥檚 objectives and shaping proposals that maximise visibility, fit the editorial environment and deliver a smooth process from briefing through to publication.
In his short time at the company, Edward has progressed into a commercial manager role, which he took up in January 2026. Outside of work, he enjoys playing chess, travelling the world and keeping active.
An APL 91快播 staff member for more than 20 years, Cynthia manages projects at the company.
S丑别鈥檚 always on the lookout for the next travel adventure and is passionate about new restaurants, music and dancing.
Creative Team
Having launched Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK) in early 2018, Glen has overseen its transition from subscription-only to newsstand and led it to success at the Guild of Food Writers Awards 2021, where it was named best food magazine. In December 2023, Glen was voted BSME鈥檚 Editor of the Year 鈥� Food & Drink. 贬别鈥檚 also APL 91快播鈥檚 head of training, responsible for improving and maintaining writing and editing standards across the editorial team.
Outside of work, Glen has a weakness for anything slow cooked in wine and old episodes of Columbo.听
Olivia is Chief Sub Editor at APL 91快播, working across everything from National Geographic Traveller (UK) and events to advertorials. Before joining the company in early 2022, she worked on titles including British Airways鈥� High Life, Tatler 补苍诲鈥� Top of the Pops magazine!
Outside of work, Olivia鈥檚 a keen outdoor swimmer and margarita enthusiast (the cocktail, not the pizza).听
Dan grew up in Zimbabwe, surrounded by bush veld, granite koppies and sunshine. From an early age he took an avid interest in drawing and painting, so it was a natural progression to seek out a career in print and publishing. 贬别鈥檚 currently a Production Manager at APL 91快播, where 丑别鈥檚 worked since 2012.
Dan's best quality is being calm in the eye of a storm.
听Mattie heads up APL 91快播鈥檚 lifestyle publishing department and is editor of Living360, the online lifestyle and wellness destination she helped the company launch in 2021. When her team isn鈥檛 writing about the latest trends or posting relatable content on Instagram, they鈥檙e creating lifestyle publications for distribution with UK newspapers and digital native content for an array of media outlets. A qualified aesthetician, 蝉丑别鈥檚 also the office鈥檚 resident beauty expert and can often be found giving skincare advice.听
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Ben is a picture editor at APL, heading up photo commissions across all publications. Before joining the company in 2023, he supported the picture desk at Time Out and has freelanced at a wide variety of magazines.
Out of work, Ben likes to pick up a guitar, garden trowel or Rubik鈥檚 Cube and frequently gets told off for putting chilli sauce on every meal.
Anthony joined APL 91快播 in 2014 bringing with him a hefty knowledge of all things production, after many years in the media industry. He now manages The Telegraph weekly spreads, which keeps him very busy!
贬别鈥檚 a massive Arsenal fan, loves spiritual jazz, cycling, surfing, percussion and can play a mean didgeridoo.
Having worked in the publishing industry for over 16 years, Flora has been the editor for a wide range of travel, lifestyle and business magazines during this time. Currently overseeing the branded content department for National Geographic Traveller (UK), Flora has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to special projects and has been shortlisted for several BSME and PPA awards for her work in branded content.
Outside of work, you can find Flora reading a thriller, listening to neo-soul, or exploring museums with her son.
As senior content strategist, Berkok oversees all digital output for National Geographic Traveller (UK), including content creation and promotional strategies across the global website, newsletters and social media channels.听
Since joining the company two years ago, he's led the digital transformation of the magazine's print-to-online process and revised the digital strategy, contributing to a notable increase in web traffic.
Outside of work, Berkok hosts dinner events and serves as the team鈥檚 go-to expert on all things Turkish food.
Sophy joined APL 91快播 in 2025, leading the company鈥檚 marketing strategy across its consumer and B2B brands. Before, she held the same role at AltFi, as well as senior marketing roles at the Financial Times, Hydrogen Group and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. With a background spanning brand strategy, content marketing and campaign management, Sophy brings a broad range of expertise across sectors including finance, advertising, recruitment and media.
Outside of work, Sophy makes podcasts and plays badminton 鈥� not always at the same time.
Tilly joined APL 91快播 with a background in digital marketing for magazines and publications, charity organisations and FMCG, in and around the travel and lifestyle industries. She currently manages the marketing for the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival and the Travel 91快播 Awards and oversees the paid social strategy for National Geographic Traveller (UK).
In her free time, Tilly can be found hopping around art galleries, painting and drawing, and going on weekend adventures around the UK.听
