Meet your team
Andrew Chainey
Managing Director
Chainey’ founded Tantrwm in 2000. As the Managing Director, he oversees day to day running of the business with a strong focus on business development, customer satisfaction and future opportunities.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and an IoD Wales Ambassador, has an HnC in Digital Video and is a Certified Apple Trainer (FCP).
He has an unwavering belief that Tantrwm can help people and has a lifetime of technological experimentation in the communications field, that includes early adoption of drones, VR, 3D animation, LED tech, Green screen and more.
Chainey’s guitar playing is becoming better than his singing…it used to be the other way around. He is also a co-founder of the Worldwide Wheelbarrow Jousting Federation!
What the team think:
Chainey can always be relied on to come up with a creative and effective solution thats not the run of the mill, that he drives the company forward with his enthusiasm and desire to try new things and that he has proven his ability to bring disparate people and business ideas together and make them work.
Tom Allen
Digital Director
Tom is Tantrwm’s Digital Director, E-Learn Integrator & Website Specialist. He has a BA in photography and is a member of CADW.
Tom has an IT and coding background and maintains Tantrwm’s IT infrastructure, creates rich and engaging E-Learning platforms, and researches new and exciting technology.
He is always planning ahead and ensures the team are made aware of the latest tools and systems .
Tom is a member of HEMA group – Academy of Steel…South Wales Sword School!
What the team think:
Tom is a wizard fixer of most tech things and his vast knowledge in technology and software means he can apply himself to almost any project. He is also great at communicating with our clients.
Rory Hopkins
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Rory is Tantrwm’s Graphic Designer and Illustrator. He has a BA in Illustration and an MA in Graphic Communication.
Rory takes on all graphic design projects which involves brand design, illustration, and design for print and marketing.
He also creates Tantrwm’s digital and print collateral and created the company’s visual rebrand in 2022.
Rory’s combination of graphic design and illustration skills/knowledge adds a unique value, allowing more creative outcomes.
He is a naturalist and likes to crochet stuffed toys of flora and fauna.
What the team think:
Rory brings an unmatched illustration and graphic design capability to the organisation.
His design-centred head allows every project, to be seen from a completely different perspective. He is an incredibly calming influence in the office and a very talented artist.
Dawn Penny
Marketing & Communications Manager & Office Manager
Dawn is Tantrwm’s Marketing & Communications Manager and Office Manager. She is trained in ILM Leadership & Management, Social Media Strategy, Photoshop & Customer Service.
As well as being responsible for Tantrwm’s marketing, internal and external communications, Dawn’s 30+ years of business support experience (and what she says is her ‘annoyingly boring organisation skills’) comes in handy with helping Tantrwm’s Managing Director, ‘Chainey’, to keep a tight ship.
Her passions include outdoor strength training, running and wild dips to help in a bid to future-proof her health and manage peri-menopause. Dawn enjoys live music and small festivals and as such, is the marketing lead for community organisation Brecon Frazz Parade.
Dawn and her daughter love harmonising together.
What the team think:
As well as keeping Tantrwm’s marketing organised, Dawn is great at making sure important things like ISO 9001 admin is adhered to. An important contribution to moving Tantrwm forward and keeping us all in jobs…and with hair!
Catrin Southall
Presenter
Malcolm Cross
Accountant
Justyn Jones
Producer