Team

Matt Holmes

Head of Lens Technology

A self-confessed ‘lens geek’, Matt has been in optics for nearly 20 years. Starting as a trainee Optical Assistant in a high street optician, he found an instant affinity with the mixture of patient care and ever shifting technology, and eventually qualified as a Dispensing Optician in 2010.

Since then, he has explored numerous facets of optics and has found a home at Jai Kudo Lenses, where he acts as a knowledge base and support for customers and colleagues. His main hobbies are technology and gaming, and so XP Gaming Pro provides him a way to mix his personal passions with his experience in the industry.

 

Tom Mehew

Head of Eyewear Design

With over 20 years of experience in the eyewear industry, Tom’s expertise drives the design excellence at XP-Pro Eyewear. Since 2017, he has managed a team of designers at Millmead Optical, overseeing creative direction, project briefs, and collaborations with top brands like Kurt Geiger, Orla Kiely, and L.K. Bennett. His work has launched successful collections for UK high street optical chains and international markets.

Tom's career began at Optoplast Actman Eyewear, where he spent a decade designing for renowned brands such as Jasper Conran, Julien Macdonald, and Kelly Hoppen. He also designed licensed eyewear for Nicole Farhi and John Smedley, contributing to their commercial success. His innovative approach to design, combining aesthetics with functionality, has consistently set new standards in the eyewear industry. 

 

Ben Summers

Head of Gaming Experience

With a robust background in SaaS product management and user experience design, Ben leads the gaming experience at XP-Pro Eyewear. His journey began as a web developer and information architect, eventually founding innovative projects across multiple industries. He has provided specialist services and support covering a variety of technologies, always with one main focus: helping the end users achieve their goals.

A keen gamer for over three decades, Ben was ranked in the top 0.5% of players worldwide for Call of Duty competitive multiplayer at his prime. At XP-Pro Eyewear, he leverages almost two decades of experience in technology and design to inform product development. His expertise in identifying user needs and developing tailored solutions ensures that every product enhances visual clarity and comfort for gamers, improving the gaming experience for all users.

 

Louise Kingston

Marketing & Events Manager

Louise brings her extensive experience in events management, copywriting, and strategic planning to XP-Pro Eyewear. She is responsible for organising and executing events, crafting compelling copy, and developing marketing strategies. With a background in healthcare, Louise utilises her expertise to enhance the brand's outreach and engagement efforts, ensuring that all events and marketing initiatives are executed flawlessly.