The oxwash team

Meet the people behind the sustainable commercial laundry revolution.

Our Culture

Our culture at Oxwash reflects our values of creativity, excellence, and integrity. We’re building a work environment where every Oxwasher feels valued and empowered to share their ideas and contribute to the company’s success and purpose: to eliminate the impact of textile cleaning on our planet and us. We place importance on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where people feel respected and able to share different perspectives that help us innovate and reach new heights. As part of this, we champion learning and development by encouraging and supporting our team to reach their professional goals - whatever they may be.

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B Corp Certification

As a B Corp™️ we are committed to creating a positive impact on society and the environment. This ethos extends to our team, whereby we promote healthy work-life balance, development, diversity and inclusion.

Our certification provides a framework to help us continually improve and hold ourselves accountable to our values.

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Leadership team

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After a career at NASA, Kyle founded Oxwash during his Synthetic Biology PhD at Oxford University.

Kyle Grant

Founder

After a career at NASA, Kyle founded Oxwash during his Synthetic Biology PhD at Oxford University.
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Ella has succeeded in growing the awareness and revenue of many leading B2B and consumer brands over the last 10 years in a variety of industries from automotive to drainage.

Ella Wilkinson

Chief Commercial Officer

Ella has succeeded in growing the awareness and revenue of many leading B2B and consumer brands over the last 10 years in a variety of industries from automotive to drainage.
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Michael has over 10 years of product management experience in companies like Careem (part of Uber). Before joining Oxwash he lead a B2B SaaS startup from zero to creating a profitable business.

Michael Gradek

VP of Platform

Michael has over 10 years of product management experience in companies like Careem (part of Uber). Before joining Oxwash he lead a B2B SaaS startup from zero to creating a profitable business.
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Ewen brings to our team a wealth of operational expertise acquired through his experience at both Ocado and Hello Fresh.

Ewen McNulty

VP of Business Operations and Strategy

Ewen brings to our team a wealth of operational expertise acquired through his experience at both Ocado and Hello Fresh.
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As a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 20 years experience, Kate offers finance solutions to growing businesses, start ups, entrepreneurs and individuals.

Kate Willemite

Finance Director

As a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 20 years experience, Kate offers finance solutions to growing businesses, start ups, entrepreneurs and individuals.

Operational management team

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Thomas Deabill

Head of Operations

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Ashley has over a decade of experience in Leisure management. He has now decided to jump into Oxwash, overseeing the operations of our Oxford Lagoon.

Ashley Towne

General Manager

Ashley has over a decade of experience in Leisure management. He has now decided to jump into Oxwash, overseeing the operations of our Oxford Lagoon.
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Georgia Clements

General Manager

Customer service team

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Jessica Frost

Account Manager

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Maria Jelenska

Account Manager

Employee Benefits

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More time away

We offer 30 days of leave as standard, plus your birthday off. And break up the working week with company socials that you can help shape!

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Remote-first

We have a flexible work from home policy for our non-operational staff, with offices in London, Oxford and Cambridge.

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Mindfulness

You'll get access to Spill as standard, where you'll be able to access anonymous, on-demand, professional mental health support. You also have one Mental Health Day off to use if you need a break.

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When we win, you win

You'll be a key part of Oxwash's success and in return you'll be given substantial EMI options, easily trackable through Capdesk.

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Be your best

You'll be supported from day one with training opportunities and reviews that feed our culture of internal progression and promotion.

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Free laundry

Up to loads of laundry and two wet cleaning items every single week! No more pairing socks and ironing bed linen in your spare time.

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More time away

We offer 30 days of leave as standard, plus your birthday off. And break up the working week with company socials that you can help shape!

House.svg

Remote-first

We have a flexible work from home policy for our non-operational staff, with offices in London, Oxford and Cambridge.

Cloud.svg

Mindfulness

You'll get access to Spill as standard, where you'll be able to access anonymous, on-demand, professional mental health support. You also have one Mental Health Day off to use if you need a break.

Customer Support.svg

When we win, you win

You'll be a key part of Oxwash's success and in return you'll be given substantial EMI options, easily trackable through Capdesk.

Account Management.svg

Be your best

You'll be supported from day one with training opportunities and reviews that feed our culture of internal progression and promotion.

T-Shirt.svg

Free laundry

Up to loads of laundry and two wet cleaning items every single week! No more pairing socks and ironing bed linen in your spare time.

A day in the life

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I work with a passionate team that is saving the planet now - one wash at a time."

Zoi Pisourika - Talent Associate

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"Sustainability and inclusion are truly at the core of everything. At most companies, it's a front-facing goal but here it's fundamental to every decision in every department."

Carla Lin - Head of Finance

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"The team members are very supportive of each other in their growth. There's a lot of collaboration and the majority of what we do is a team effort. Everyone keeps each other in the loop and the communication is very good. Team members are very capable, good at their jobs and get work done without any micromanagement."

Sophia Arlt - Product Designer

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"Oxwash has a clear purpose and mission beyond just profit-making and strives to positively impact society and the environment. This sense of purpose really enhances employee satisfaction and creates a greater sense of meaning to our work. I feel that my work at Oxwash aligns with my personal values and I contribute to a greater cause."

Michelle Urvall-Ashraf - Head of Sustainability

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