At Whyy? Change, we see each other as more than just colleagues, we are a family of like-minded, caring, dependable people who love working together. Meet our amazing team of skilled practitioners…
The Whyy? Change Team
Raymond Byrne CEO
CEO & Lean Six Sigma Tutor
| Real Job | Getting out of the way of talent |
|---|---|
| Accountable for | Everything |
| Specialism | Transformation & Change |
| Start Date | January 2014 |
| Jedi Skill Level |  |
Ray Byrne
Firstly, lets introduce you to Ray Byrne, the CEO of Whyy? Change. Ray is committed to sharing his best practice knowledge and experience, and challenges others to question their thinking.
What do you love most about your role?
Helping businesses create profitable growth by teaching people to think more productively and his role in developing and upskilling people.
Proudest Moment
Securing and maintaining status as an apprenticeship training provider whilst surviving as a business through COVID.
Fun Fact
Ray was very nearly arrested on his wedding day – a prime example of why Emma is needed to protect the business from Ray!
Emma Harrison
We’d like to introduce you to our wonderful Managing Director, Emma Harrison. Emma oversees all things training, providing effective Governance for all aspects of our training delivery and ultimately protects the business from our CEO (as mentioned earlier, that is her actual job!).
What do you love most about your role?
I love seeing learners thrive and grow in confidence from the development route they have chosen to follow, knowing we play a significant part in shaping someone’s future career is so rewarding.
Proudest Moment
My proudest moment was receiving the GOOD grade from Ofsted following our first full inspection.
Fun Fact
I make the most awesome espresso martini’s!
Emma Harrison PCQI
Managing Director
| Real Job | Protect the business from Ray |
|---|---|
| Accountable for | Voice of the business |
| Specialism | Quality Assurance |
| Start Date | June 2019 |
| Jedi Skill Level | |
Anne Wilson MBE
Head of Business Growth
| Real Job | Head of Business Growth |
|---|---|
| Accountable for | Building Relationships |
| Specialism | Being shy and retiring |
| Start Date | November 2022 |
| Jedi Skill Level | |
Anne Wilson MBE
Anne Wilson joined Whyy? Change in November 2022 as our Head of Business Growth, a role where she is responsible for strengthening existing customer relationships and forging new business relationships to expand the reach and awareness of the Whyy? brand.
What do you love most about your role?
There's so much to choose from but I love the variety of the team, our clients, networking, supporting business and more latterly becoming a tutor on the CMI Level 5 delivery/apprenticeship.
Favourite Moment
Becoming part of the team, so many highlights!
Fun Fact
I met Prince William at Buckingham Palace.
Lynda Holbrey
Lynda Holbrey is the Head of Quality HSE at Whyy? Change and has been working in Quality for over 23 years.
What do you love most about your role?
I love giving back to the industry and helping to develop people, as well as the flexibility to support companies to truly make a difference.
Favourite Moment
Hearing clients talk about the impact training has had on their apprentices and organisation.
Fun Fact
I've previously been a qualified Swimming Teacher and a Coach!
Lynda Holbrey CQP MCQI
Head of QHSE
| Real Job | Mentor in-field practitioners |
|---|---|
| Accountable for | All things Quality HSE |
| Specialism | ISO9001, 14001 & 45001 |
| Start Date | October 2019 |
| Jedi Skill Level | |
Rachel Ovens
Head of Marketing
| Real Job | Mentoring marketers |
|---|---|
| Accountable for | The marketing strategy for the business and delivering marketing training |
| Specialism | SEO & PPC |
| Start Date | June 2024 |
Rachel Ovens
As Head of Marketing, Rachel oversees the marketing strategy across Whyy? Change and Whyy? Unboxd, while designing and delivering marketing apprenticeships and CIM programmes.
Favourite Moment
Winning Training Provider of the Year at the South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025.
Fun Fact
I spent four years competing as an amateur boxer. Today, I apply that interest to running a news website dedicated to raising the profile of women’s professional and Olympic boxing.
Laura Wright
Meet Laura Wright, our Head of People at Whyy? Change or “Head of Peeps” as she is fondly referred to by the team. A significant part of Laura’s role is delivery of the Level 3 and 5 HR apprenticeships and CIPD qualifications.
What do you love most about your role?
I love working with Whyy? it’s brilliant to be part of such a dynamic and committed team. Developing relationships with learners and supporting them throughout their journeys is also extremely rewarding. If I didn’t love that I’d be in the wrong job!
Favourite Moment
When the first learner completed their CIPD qualification it was a really special moment.
Fun Fact
I have a very sweet tooth and if I went on mastermind I would have to have confectionary from 1970 to the present day as my specialist subject.
Laura Wright MCIPD
HR & Learning and Functional Skills Tutor
| Real Job | Leader in People Skills |
|---|---|
| Accountable for | CIPD Programme delivery |
| Specialism | Chocolate |
| Start Date | March 2020 |
| Jedi Skill Level | |
David Plevey
Lean and Leadership Coach
| Real Job | Delivering training in lean and leadership |
|---|---|
| Accountable for | Bringing lean and leadership courses alive |
| Specialism | All things lean |
| Start Date | September 2025 |
| Jedi Skill Level | |
David Plevey
David joined Whyy? Change in September 2025 as a Lean and Leadership Coach. With over 20 years’ experience in Lean and Six Sigma, he has led transformation projects, supported process improvement, and helped teams achieve operational excellence, including guiding a site to Bronze certification.
What do you love most about your role?
Having the opportunity to share my skills and experience with others.
Proudest Moment
Believing in myself and taking the risk to move into leadership and Lean 15 years ago, when I could have taken the easy option.
Fun Fact
I've had the nickname 'Chevy' since school, and nobody, including me, can explain why.
Olivia Adams
Meet Olivia Adams, our Marketing Assistant at Whyy? Change. Olivia supports the marketing efforts for both Whyy? Change and Whyy? Unboxd.
What do you love most about your role?
I love working with Whyy? Change. It's a warm, welcoming team that is helping me learn more about marketing while on my T-Level course.
Favourite Moment
Being offered work experience at Whyy? Change to support my T-level Marketing course.
Fun Fact
I did a media makeup course for a year and turned someone into a butterfly.
Olivia Adams
Marketing Assistant
| Real Job | Marketing Assistant |
|---|---|
| Accountable for | All marketing channels |
| Specialism | Social media |
| Start Date | February 2026 |
Ready to make a difference?
This could be you
Work Perks
Empowered to Lead
Full autonomy to make meaningful changes to the organisation. You'll be more than just a small cog in a big wheel at Whyy? Change.
Hybrid Working
Whether you prefer working from home, our Rotherham HQ or anywhere in-between your working environment choices are kept open.
Training & Qualifications
When it comes to training, we go the extra mile to give you the gold standard to further enhance your skills.
Flexible Holidays
Your work-life balance is important to us, which is why we give our employees the flexibility to manage your time how you wish.
Join the Team!
If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and make a difference to the businesses we work with through apprenticeship training, get in touch for an informal chat. Explore your next steps, fill out the form and we’ll be in touch.
