Meet Our Team

The passionate innovators behind HelloFace®, united by a shared mission to reconnect humanity through transparent communication.

Dean Ezekiel

Dean Ezekiel

Founder and CEO

Founder of Upgrade VIP. Focus on technology and net-zero manufacturing. Chef Supremo (green ingredients).

Jamie Ezekiel

Jamie Ezekiel

Co-founder and Head of Partnerships

Co-founder of Torana Group & Ricochet Media. Accomplished Sales Director, managing large teams and responsible for high growth revenue. Company poet (reusable words).

Barbaros Inanc

Barbaros Inanc

COO

Active and early investor into HelloFace®. Wealth of relevant knowledge/experience as MD of HOL Holdings (sustainable approach to real estate, retail, displays and manufacturing). Whisky connoisseur (zero waste).

Rob Dutton

Rob Dutton

Head of Product Design

PPE Design Expert.

John Bovis

John Bovis

Manufacturing Lead

40 years experience in Plastics industry, process optimisation, R&D.

Sally Beken

Sally Beken

Technical Mentor

Chair of Plastic Network, KTN, Innovation Edge UK Polymer specialist and Circular solutions.

Doctor Stephen Lynn

Doctor Stephen Lynn

Science

Associate Director AHSN for North East and Cumbria. Supporting companies to access the NHS.

Andrew Mullinger

Andrew Mullinger

Mentor - Finance

Angel investor. Grew Funding Circle (UK Fintech Unicorn), the largest and fastest growing global small business loan marketplace.

Paul Chivers

Paul Chivers

Technical Lead, NetZero

Ex-NHS England head of sustainability & innovation.

Neville Snell

Neville Snell

Mentor - Strategy

Innovation and Growth Specialist, Innovate UK EDG. The national innovation and growth service for ambitious businesses.

Tom Dawson

Tom Dawson

Circular Economy Advisor

Founder of Revolution-ZERO & Honorary Professor in Circular Health Economics at the University of Exeter.

Our Values

1

Human Connection

We believe that seeing faces creates deeper connections and better outcomes in healthcare and beyond.

2

Innovation

We continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in respiratory protection and materials science.

3

Sustainability

Every decision we make considers the long-term impact on our planet and future generations.

Join Our Mission

We're always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision of transparent communication and innovative healthcare solutions.

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Awards & Recognition

We are proud to be recognised by leading international bodies for our commitment to innovation, quality, design, and sustainability.

Government Support

"The Prime Minister would also like me to pass on his best wishes for the success of HelloFace® and your future products"
WINNER
Design Intelligence Award logo

Design Intelligence Award

2023

Winner of the 2023 Design Intelligence Award

WINNER
Best Transparent Medical Face Mask Company, UK logo

Best Transparent Medical Face Mask Company, UK

2022

Winner at the ghp Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Awards 2022

WINNER
Hero of Net Zero Award logo

Hero of Net Zero Award

2021

Winner at the 2021 COP26 conference awards

NOMINATED
The Earthshot Prize logo

The Earthshot Prize

2024

Nominated for the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024

WINNER
Social Care Awards 2023 logo

Social Care Awards 2023

2023

Best Transparent Medical Mask Provider

WINNER
Most Innovative Medical PPE Manufacturer logo

Most Innovative Medical PPE Manufacturer

2023

Winner in the UK SME News Enterprise Awards 2023

FINALIST
Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards 2022 logo

Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards 2022

2022

Finalist for The Most Promising New Business award

FINALIST
Good Business Award 2023 logo

Good Business Award 2023

2023

Finalist for the inaugural Good Business Award under category 'Circular Economy'

NOMINATED
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year logo

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year

2024

Nominated for Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 award

CERTIFIED
BSIF Registered Safety Supplier logo

BSIF Registered Safety Supplier

Member of the British Safety Industry Federation's Registered Safety Supplier Scheme.

CERTIFIED
ISO 9001:2015 logo

ISO 9001:2015

Globally recognised standard for quality management

CERTIFIED
ISO 14001:2015 logo

ISO 14001:2015

Recognising our effective environmental management system and commitment to sustainability.

Partnerships & Collaborations

Working with leading organisations across healthcare, government, and industry to drive innovation and positive change.

10 Downing Street logo
NHS logo
Revolution-ZERO logo
The AHSN Network logo
Mackwell Health logo
GIG Cymru NHS Wales logo
Department of Health & Social Care logo
Department for International Trade logo
BSI logo
CPI logo
UK Research and Innovation logo
BSIF logo
UCL logo
Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce logo
University of Hertfordshire logo
SME Climate Hub logo
Royal College of General Practitioners logo
Royal College of Nursing logo

Innovation You Can Trust

Our award-winning technology is ready to transform communication in your organisation.

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