About - Vault Learning

Our games will change the world!

Award-winning creators. Passionate educators. Game changers for learning.

We’re an educational games start-up bringing together the best of education, gaming and technology to make a real difference in children’s lives.

Meet our team

Esther Leong, Founder & CGO 

Esther Leong,
Founder & CGO 

Founder of a pioneering educational travel company, Esther blends entrepreneurial drive with senior marketing experience from global consumer brands including PepsiCo

Simon Webb, Founder and CEO

Simon Webb,
Founder and CEO

Former PwC Tech Partner and CIO, Simon embraces building a learning platform designed to make a lasting, positive impact on young people’s lives.

Imre Jele, Creative Director 

Imre Jele,
Creative Director 

BAFTA-winning creative and founder of games studio Bossa, Imre brings a passion for narrative-driven games and playful storytelling.

Georg Backer, Executive Producer

Georg Backer,
Executive Producer

With a lifetime in games development, Georg is a multi-talented producer and double BAFTA winner for the acclaimed game Viewfinder.

Rick Gibson, Commercial Director

Rick Gibson,
Commercial Director

Long-time champion of the games industry, Rick was CEO of the National Videogame Museum, offering deep commercial insight into the industry and its future growth.

Julia Harrington, Education Lead

Julia Harrington,
Education Lead

Former school head and founder of Neuroscience for Education, Julia draws on decades of educational leadership to bring research-led learning to our platform.

Jason Dyer, Game Designer

Jason Dyer,
Game Designer

Former Maths and Science teacher, Jason brings his classroom experience and passion for learning into the design of engaging educational gameplay for The Vault.

Dan Marshall, Narrative Lead

Dan Marshall,
Narrative Lead

BAFTA-winning narrative designer known for sharp writing and comedic timing, with award-winning experience in educational games including Privates!

Sonja Backer, UI/UX Designer

Sonja Backer,
UI/UX Designer

With expertise in brand, UI and UX design, Sonja ensures The Vault’s visual experience is beautiful, intuitive and consistent.

Harvey Ross, Game Developer

Harvey Ross,
Game Developer

A versatile game developer focused on building robust, engaging gameplay systems that bring learning adventures to life.

Charli Vince, Artist

Charli Vince,
Artist

Charli creates inclusive visual storytelling that entertains and intrigues, with experience across graphic novels, character design and playful worlds.

Anna Obrecka, Artist

Anna Obrecka,
Artist

A character designer with a love of animals and nature, Anna brings her passion for zoology and botany to life in our first three quests - Darwin’s Trial.

Our games will change the world!

Meet our team

Esther Leong, Founder & CGO

Esther Leong,Founder & CGO

Founder of a pioneering educational travel company, Esther blends entrepreneurial drive with senior marketing experience from global consumer brands including PepsiCo

Simon Webb, Founder and CEO

Simon Webb,Founder and CEO

Former PwC Tech Partner and CIO, Simon embraces building a learning platform designed to make a lasting, positive impact on young people’s lives.

Imre Jele, Creative Director

Imre Jele, Creative Director

BAFTA-winning creative and founder of games studio Bossa, Imre brings a passion for narrative-driven games and playful storytelling.

Georg Backer, Executive Producer

Georg Backer,Executive Producer

With a lifetime in games development, Georg is a multi-talented producer and double BAFTA winner for the acclaimed game Viewfinder.

Rick Gibson, Commercial Director

Rick Gibson,Commercial Director

Long-time champion of the games industry, Rick was CEO of the National Videogame Museum, offering deep commercial insight into the industry and its future growth.

Julia Harrington, Education Lead

Julia Harrington,Education Lead

Former school head and founder of Neuroscience for Education, Julia draws on decades of educational leadership to bring research-led learning to our platform.

Jason Dyer, Game Designer

Jason Dyer, Game Designer

Former Maths and Science teacher, Jason brings his classroom experience and passion for learning into the design of engaging educational gameplay for The Vault.

Dan Marshall, Narrative Lead

Dan Marshall,Narrative Lead

BAFTA-winning narrative designer known for sharp writing and comedic timing, with award-winning experience in educational games including Privates!

Sonja Backer, UI/UX Designer

Sonja Backer,UI/UX Designer

With expertise in brand, UI and UX design, Sonja ensures The Vault’s visual experience is beautiful, intuitive and consistent.

Harvey Ross, Game Developer

Harvey Ross,Game Developer

A versatile game developer focused on building robust, engaging gameplay systems that bring learning adventures to life.

Charli Vince, Artist

Charli Vince, Artist

Charli creates inclusive visual storytelling that entertains and intrigues, with experience across graphic novels, character design and playful worlds.

Anna Obrecka, Artist

Anna Obrecka,Artist

A character designer with a love of animals and nature, Anna brings her passion for zoology and botany to life in our first three quests - Darwin’s Trial.

“It is very exciting, and it’s easier to focus. It's very engaging!”

“Independent learning is something we all strive for and The Vault does that.”

“Vault Learning captures the zeitgeist of where education is heading.”

Esther Leong, Founder & CGO 

Esther Leong,
Founder & CGO 

Simon Webb,
Founder and CEO

Imre Jele, Creative Director 

Imre Jele,
Creative Director 

Georg Backer,
Executive Producer

Rick Gibson,
Commercial Director

Julia Harrington,
Education Lead

Jason Dyer,
Game Designer

Dan Marshall,
Narrative Lead

Sonja Backer,
UI/UX Designer

Harvey Ross,
Game Developer

Charli Vince,
Artist

Anna Obrecka,
Artist

“It is very exciting,  and it’s easier to focus. It's very engaging!”