The people behind the project

“We wanted to create an environment where everyone enjoys coming to work. Lots of firms say this but delivering on that culture is a never-ending goal for us” 
– Billy Webber – CEO

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It’s been a hectic 4 years and we have learnt a lot along the way…

After a decade of clinical research and evaluation on extended reality therapies, our founders decided to form XR Therapeutics, spinning out from the NHS and Newcastle University.

2 years on we had been awarded 4 different R&D grants and were working with 2 NHS Trusts but we had a plan, we wanted to make our intervention even more accessible, to work with a wider range of individuals and build the technology to work across different devices.

We now have 4 studio sites across the UK, have over 70 custom built treatment scenes, can treat a range of conditions and support people across all ages, backgrounds and abilities. We have also built a first of its kind online extended reality therapy platform.

Meet our team

It takes an eclectic group of passionate people to be the company our customers want us to be. Get to know the people leading the way at XR Therapeutics.

Billy Webber

Chief Executive Officer

I love to travel, my favourite city in the world is Melbourne.
When I was 10 I won a regional handwriting competition.
I’m very clumsy, I have been known to end up in A&E from being too competitive.

Dr Morag Maskey

Chief Scientific Officer & Founder

One of my hobbies is running and I have completed numerous half-marathons.
I have lived in the U.S., Scotland, Essex and Newcastle.
I love theme parks – but not the big, scary rides!

Shaun Allan

Chief Technology Officer

I founded two dance record labels in the 90s and still in contact with the Prodigy.
Helped win the Great Exhibition of the North using VR, worth £6.5m.
I went to Ibiza for 4 days in 2022 and stayed on a mate’s Lear Jet.

Penny Day

Chief Operating Officer

My favourite day of the week is a Sunday.
I love music and going to festivals in summer!
I’m obsessed with frogs – they’re just class.

Andy Morrow

Chief Clinical Officer

I am a published author and have written a children’s book.
I have Kevin Keegan’s autograph, although I don’t follow football!
I am vegetarian – I love a veggie lasagna.

Graham Byrne

Chief Commercial Officer

I love all types of art- including tattoos, I have a few myself.
I love Menorca and would love to own a house in Binibeca.
I’m always tanned as I have 3 boys who all love being at the beach.

Sarah Rodgerson

Operations Manager

I love hiking – I aim to complete the Wrainwright’s in a year.
I have a very cute dachshund called Winston.
My favourite place I’ve ever visited is Galway, Ireland.

Philippa Hedley-Takhar

Head of Implementation & Client Experience

I enjoy learning sign language – I’m Level 2 qualified in BSL.
I am a blue-belt kickboxer & enjoy training in my husband’s gym.
I love 90s music.

Nailah Alam

Lead UX/UI Designer

I lived and worked in Greece for a year.
I am an avid lover of all botanicals and fish.
I worked for a Marine conservation in Samos, Greece for a year.

Andy Hobson

Marketing Manager

I have a Cockerpoo called Jasper.
I like to bring Jasper into the office.
My life revolves around Jasper.

Max Hakin

Technical Support Officer

I love to travel and experience other cultures.
I am an avid climber.
I am a climber, I’m a brat, I’m a yapper.

Russell Johnston

Senior Unity Developer

I enjoy baking – literally anything sweet!
I’m a really Big Horror Movie Fan.
My current favourite Show is House of The Dragon.

Taha Farooq

Unity Developer

I was part of a band as a rhythm guitarist in high school, I still play now.
I love cooking and am learning to cook 1 dish from all cuisines around the world.
One of my hobbies is snooker, me and all my friends always get together to play.