Testimonials
It is with great pleasure that I provide this testimonial for David Cates, the Founding Member and Chair of the Board of Trustees at Peak Edge Multi-Academy Trust.
David's dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to the development of young people and to the success of our trust have been instrumental in driving us toward our goals. His leadership style is characterised by a rare blend of strategic insight and hands-on involvement, which has fostered a culture of excellence and collaboration within our organisation.
David's ability to inspire and motivate others is truly remarkable. He has a talent for bringing out the best in people and empowering them to reach their full potential. Under his guidance, our trust has flourished, rapidly achieving milestones that have been reached because of the values led culture that has been established.
Moreover, David's deep understanding of educational policies and practices has been invaluable in navigating the complex and ever changing educational landscape. His foresight and proactive approach have helped us anticipate challenges and adapt to changes in the education sector quickly and effectively.
On a personal level, David's integrity, empathy, and genuine concern for the well-being of our children and staff are evident in every interaction. He leads with compassion and empathy, creating a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. I have personally benefitted immensely from his support, challenge and guidance over the years.
In summary, David Cates is exceptional in his role as Chair of the Board of Trustees, and guides our trust with wisdom and dedication. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping and supporting the success of Peak Edge Multi-Academy Trust. It is an honour to collaborate with him, and I have no doubt that his continued stewardship will steer our trust towards even greater heights in the future.
- Jim Dugmore, Chief Executive Officer, Peak Edge Multi-Academy Trust
“As founder of SLR Asset Management, we've had the pleasure of collaborating with David and his consultancy, Redemption Media, on delivering innovative technology solutions to our retail and commercial landlord clients. Their technology consultancy and development services have played a pivotal role in enhancing footfall, customer and tenant engagement, and driving higher returns on investment for our clients.
Redemption Media's strategic approach and deep understanding of the retail landscape have been invaluable in identifying opportunities for innovation and growth. Their team's expertise in developing bespoke technology solutions tailored to the needs of our clients has resulted in measurable improvements in performance and competitiveness.
Thanks to Redemption Media's partnership, our retail clients have seen tangible benefits, including increased footfall, enhanced customer experiences, and strengthened tenant relationships. These improvements have translated into higher returns on investment and sustainable growth opportunities for our clients in an increasingly competitive market. Our Main centre has delivered some of the best retail results in the country with turnover being over 20% up against pre covid levels and technology has been integral to the performance.
We highly recommend Redemption Media to any organisation seeking innovative technology solutions to drive growth and success. Their dedication to delivering results and passion for innovation make them a valuable partner in achieving business objectives.”
- Ian Sanderson, SLR Asset Management on behalf of UBS and Savills
“I have worked with David and his team on multiple projects over the years, ideating, prototyping, designing and developing apps and websites for the life sciences industry. David is highly knowledgeable, creative and flexible in his approach, and his team works with speed to get things done. Highly recommended!”
- John Oxley, Life Sciences Consultant, Springer Nature
“It used to be that I had a blanket personal hatred of technical contract staff, and that meant I was always very wary when we have to put people into positions at twentysix.
To a huge extent David has helped change my opinion by coming into twentysix and showing a real interest and care in the work that he was doing with us. He not only had the technical know-how to deliver the project, never being phased by client requirements, he was also confident and experienced enough to offer suggestions as to how we could improve what we were already developing to make the solution more robust and better for our client.
On a personal level David is exactly that, personable, and good fun to work with - he made himself a part of the team for the duration the time he spent with us.”
- Matt Pallat, Chief Technology Officer, TwentySixDigital
“I worked with David recently on a project for the BBC and Digital Fiction Factory. He provided consultancy on the 'connected TV' aspects of a highly innovative and creative prototype which covered aspects of TV, online, mobile and connected TV. He provided much-needed expertise at key moments and produced a clear and supportive implementation report on how the connected TV aspects would work.”
- Elisabeth Wheat, DESQ, BBC
“David and his consultancy, Redemption Media, are long-term partners with Doxzoo, operating as a truly integrated part of our core team. Their technical expertise and experience has been vital to our successful development from concept through to high growth business. In addition to first class software engineering, their advising and consulting at board level on commercial and technology strategy has been crucial to our growth. We thoroughly recommend Redemption Media to any organisation that’s serious about harnessing technology to grow rapidly and disrupt new markets. We would particularly commend them on their ability to think through difficult technological roadblocks and respond quickly to business needs.”
— Paul Bennett, Managing Director, Doxzoo.com
“We often receive requests for entire projects to be carried out on behalf of our clients. Finding the right studio can be tricky business as all work is remote and this carries several elements of risk, particularly with our household name clients. David Cates at Redemption Media is genuinely my first port of call on such occasions. David understands how to break things down into English whilst carrying an air of assurance on his expertise whilst explaining not only that they can carry out a role, but just how they will look to approach it. [They are] easy to get along with and somehow manage to find time for constant communication with clients. [Redemption Media] have worked on projects for our highest profile clients and the standard of work carried out is exceptional.”
- Guy, Recruitment consultant
“As a rule of thumb we find it a nightmare working with consultants who want to work offsite rather than on. David and his team [at Redemption Media] are the exception and so David is the first person we call when one of our clients needs delivery of a project. We have worked with Redemption Media multiple times and they consistently deliver within time and budget and they keep the communication clear and frequent so neither we nor our client have to chase for updates or progress reports. Highly recommended.”
- Richard, Recruitment agency owner