Meet the team behind StudentSafe

Combining decades of expertise in transport, technology and customer success, we’re passionate about making school transport simpler, safer and more efficient for independent schools.

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Our Senior Leadership Team brings together decades of experience across school transport, operations, technology and customer success, working together to deliver exceptional transport solutions for independent schools.

Mathew Hassell_Founder_StudentSafe
Founder & Non Exec Director

Mathew Hassell

Innovating the future of school transport

With more than 30 years’ experience in technology and ground transport, Mathew has built a reputation for creating innovative businesses that challenge the way people think about transport. He is the founder of Burgundy Global, Matrix Connections, Zeelo and Transport2 UK Ltd, bringing extensive experience in building and scaling technology-led solutions. Passionate about innovation and improving the way people travel, Mathew continues to shape the future of smarter, more connected transport.
Steven Smith_Managing Director
Managing Director

Steven Smith

Focused on growth, people and partnerships

Steven brings more than 45 years of experience across the transport and technology sectors, with a career focused on innovation and developing practical solutions to improve transport operations. He co-created Oscar, an award-winning platform that was among the first to unify chauffeur companies servicing the corporate sector. Steven’s extensive industry experience and understanding of how technology can support transport solutions will help shape the next stage of growth for StudentSafe.
Head of Finance

Davin McDermott

Commercial insight with financial expertise

An FCA with more than two decades of experience across fast-paced media and technology businesses, Davin brings a wealth of commercial and financial expertise to StudentSafe. From raising investment and managing acquisitions to supporting businesses through growth and change, he combines sharp financial insight with a practical, down-to-earth approach. Known for his calm manner and collaborative style, Davin helps ensure we have strong financial foundations in place to support our continued growth and future ambitions.
Head of Customer Success

Georgia Nash

Championing schools and customer success

Georgia leads our Customer Success team, working closely with schools to ensure they receive exceptional support and clear, seamless communication with both schools and parents. Before joining our team, she held senior roles at Learn by Design and was a lead for the National Citizen Service, bringing extensive experience in education and customer engagement. Passionate about building long-term partnerships, Georgia is committed to helping every school get the very best from our transport service.
Head of Operations

Hussein Al Nasiri

Delivering operational excellence

With a wealth of experience in operational leadership, Hussein brings a proven track record of scaling high-growth businesses, including global brands such as Uber and Kapten. As Head of Operations, he is passionate about continuous improvement, streamlining processes, solving complex challenges and ensuring we deliver an exceptional experience for schools, parents and pupils. Hussein’s focus is on building strong, reliable operations that support our continued growth while maintaining the high-quality transport service our schools rely on.
Head of Product & Implementation

Toby Bellman

Building smarter transport solutions

Driving innovation across our technology and services, Toby heads up Product and Implementation, delivering solutions that make school transport simpler and more efficient. Before joining our team, he held senior roles with Kura, Transport2 and CoachHire.com, bringing extensive experience in transport technology and implementation. Passionate about continuous improvement, Toby works closely with colleagues, schools and operators to ensure our technology continues to evolve around their needs.