meet the team

   CEO and founder Amber Staynings is a renowned hospitality leader with over 20 years of experience in commercial sales. Her passion for the industry and its people led to the creation of Bums on Seats, a company built on her vision to solve longstanding challenges in hospitality.

  Managing Director and Partner Ed Christmas brings a wealth of hospitality sales experience to bums on seats. He has been instrumental in developing and implementing the company's audits and health checks and has played a key role in building and maintaining strategic partnerships.

Dee Sturgessis a highly sought-after sales consultant with over 25 years in the hospitality sector. Her extensive background in multi-site management and national operations equips her with invaluable insights to share with our clients.

  With 12 years of hospitality experience, including senior management roles, Saul Weeden offers deep expertise in systems and technology. He is dedicated to helping pubs, restaurants, and other enterprises enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

  Olivia "Liv" Gee started her hospitality journey at 16, advancing from waitress to management in Oxford nightclubs. As Sales Director for Bums on Seats, she now leads consultancy and strategy implementation, driving success and innovation.