About Us
Gatekeeper was established in 2003 and has grown from a single site to a multi site operation. Gatekeeper has grown by offering a fresh and dynamic approach to the property market.
The reason for this success is that Gatekeeper delivers results, a 1st class service at a competitive price. Mat Symons (Gatekeeper Sales Director) explains "At Gatekeeper We not only work harder we train harder and invest more in our people to ensure that they deliver the results 'time after time'. The fact that the over whelming majority of our new business comes through referrals proves we deliver a level of service that you would happily recommend to a friend or relative."
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Patrick Brady
Managing Director and Co Founder
Patrick helped found Gatekeeper in 2003 in Swindon. Having spent his career working for a diverse number of companies including Comet, BAA and Phones4U. Patrick has a vast experience in both in back of house process and up front sales drive. Having lead projects in Eurotunnel to set up product line and drive sales post duty free abolition to the major overhaul of the stock control programme in Heathrow. Patrick has helped drive the Gatekeeper customer proposition and ensure that the combination of great customer service, robust processes and excellent value for money are at the heart of the Gatekeeper Philosophy.
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Mat Symons
Sales Director and Co Founder
Mat Symons is one of the founders of Gatekeeper. As Sales director Mat has been one of the driving forces in Gatekeepers success. He has ensured that the Gatekeeper portfolio has expanded at an impressive rate while maintaining its core values. Mat has extensive experience in both performance management and the commercial environment having worked for a number of blue chip retailers. Among his clients were many of the worlds leading businesses including Sony, Panasonic and Microsoft. Mat boasts many achievements and awards including holding the position of Regional Sales Director at Comet at tender age of 21 years (the youngest ever RSD). Mat has recently been listed in the Who's Who Elite Business Leaders edition 2010.
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Vanessa Mclean
Property Care Director and Co Founder
Vanessa is one of the founder members of the Gatekeeper team and has been a central part of our success and growth. Vanessa is a fully qualified NAEA estate agent and has worked in all areas of the Gatekeeper business from Sales to Finance. Vanessa was tasked in 2006 with setting up the Property Care Team which she still heads today. Her Background is in the retail industry including Gap and Mothercare as well as a property background at Chancellors estate agents
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Phil Kendall
Regional Sales Director and Co Founder
Phil is another founder member of Gatekeeper and brings with him a wealth of experience. Phil is not only a fully qualified NAEA approved estate agent but also a fully qualified Mortgage advisor since 2004. Phil Currently looks after the south west area for Gatekeeper and is in the process of expanding the Gatekeeper brand through out this area.
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Clarice Taylor
Property Care Account Manager
Clarice joined Gatekeeper Property Care Team in 2006 and gained promotion to her current position of Account Manager in 2007 after a brief spell working in the mortgage customer service team. Clarice was born and brought up in South Africa and is a keen South African Rugby Fan. She brings here expert property knowledge to the team in property compliance and process. Her previous experience is with Fox Lane Estate agents and Lochinvar