The Military App core team is veteran-led and is experienced working with the serving members, veterans and RHQs. The team is passionate about combining technology and human engagement to drive positive change and seeks to act as a connective tissue, bringing together people and support organisations that are delivering impact across the military community.
Directors and Co-Founders
Robin Bourne-Taylor
MEng Oxon, MEd, CGC, OLY
Robin has a masters in engineering as well as educational leadership and has a career in executive and operational leadership across several engineering based industries. He has a proven track record in scaling and operating SMEs.
Robin served in the British Army, leading soldiers through a kinetic tour of Afghanistan. He is passionate about supporting the serving and veterans' communities. Robin is a double Olympian and former President of the Oxford University Boat Club.
Ben Burch
MEng, Oxon
Ben is the Military App's tech development lead and his career spans operations and technology across retail, e-commerce, banking and fitness. Over 10 years experience in systems integration: senior solutions consultant Elastic.io - 5yrs; Founder Infinite Codeworks - system design consultancy - 10 yrs.
Allegr Ltd is named after Ben's daughter who needed open heart surgery at 4 days old. Ben is a former national team rower and President of the Oxford University Boat Club.
Rachel Mitchell
MSc Sports Management, BA Psych
For over 25 years Rach has worked with an incredible team in sport marketing, staging and promoting some of the most prolific golf events across the globe. With a passion for running and sport, Rach believes in the power of physical activity to transform lives and communities.
Rach and Ben have raised over £55,000 for mental health causes running events all across the country. Rach heads up Allegr's engagements outside of the military.
Community and Welfare
WO1 (Rtd) Roy Mukungunugwa
Community Manager
Roy has just retired from the British Army after service nearly 24 years leaving as the Regimental Sergeant Major of The Royal Lancers. In addition, he has been a Satellite Team Leader for the Army Multicultural Network championing and advocating for equality, diversity and equity.
He has a degree in Business and Management from Northumberland University, an entrepreneur and a Director at RCS Domiciliary Agency LTD.
Cheryl Watson (veteran)
Welfare Lead
Cheryl is a veteran and works as a welfare case officer for the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers RHQ. Cheryl brings a wealth of knowledge from across veteran, serving personnel and family support.
Cheryl is passionate about designing innovative and smart ways to better support the military community, with collaboration and best practice at her core.
Transforming the way Regiments and Military Units connect and support their entire family.
For new Regiments, Unit HQs or Associations looking to better support your members…