Harry has over 14 years of experience within the office furniture industry, initially starting as a designer, space planning and visualising workspaces and designing bespoke furniture items for large blue-chip companies such as eBay and PayPal. He then made the transition into project management delivering large projects around EMEA and later into furniture workplace consultancy. His skill set enables him to advise clients on which products are most suitable for their environment and even design a completely bespoke solution if needed. As one of the founding directors of Cirque he prides the company on being truly independent, design and customer focused with customers coming away feeling they are not “just another client”.
Harry Hale
Founder & Director
Rob has over 16 years of experience within the office furniture industry. Rob started his career as a Designer, space planning and visualising spaces and quickly transitioned into Project Management. Since the move into project management he has delivered numerous multi-million-pound furniture contracts for several high-profile clients. Rob has a holistic approach to project management and takes full control of procurement, logistics and installation. Rob’s experience of delivering large scale agile furniture contracts coupled with a design background means he can support clients with practical advice whilst providing a safe pair of hands to deliver projects. As one of the founding directors of Cirque he provides a single point of contact from point of order to handover. He works by the mantra “the small details make a large difference” so the customers experience is always second to none.
Rob Musselbrook-Mantl
Founder & Director
Claire brings more than a decade of experience across the residential property sector, with a strong track record in delivering large-scale, high-profile schemes and building long-lasting client partnerships. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with developers, operators, funds, and private clients across the UK, leading the successful delivery of multi-million-pound projects while helping to set new standards in quality, innovation, and scale.
As Group Sales Director for Cirque Furniture and Cirque Living, Claire plays a key role in supporting the continued growth of the group across both the commercial and residential sectors. With her experience, energy, and commercial focus, she is responsible for strengthening relationships across the industry, identifying new opportunities, and helping clients deliver exceptional spaces with confidence.
Claire Ladd
Group Sales Director
Jamie has over 8 years of experience in the industry. He started his career installing furniture, which gave him an in depth understanding and appreciation for getting all the small details correct.
Jamie's experience in sales support and project co-ordinating gives him a holistic view of the delivery process and works on projects of all sizes. Outside of work, you can find Jamie on the football field and socialising with friends.
Jamie Burton
Senior Project Manager
Nikki's bio will follow shortly.
Nikki Kelly
Senior Client & Operations Co-Ordinator
Dave brings a wealth of expertise to the team, honed through his accomplished career as a Project Manager. With a background in 3D design specialising in furniture from De Montfort University, his journey has been driven by a passion for transforming concepts into reality and delivering outstanding results.
Dave Woodgate
Operations Director
Jenny has over 10 years experience in financial control, accounting and management accounts. A key member of our financial department Jenny ensures the smooth running of all aspects of financial management for the company. Outside of work Jenny enjoys going to the cinema, exploring the countryside and solving tricky Sudoku puzzles.
Jenny Truong
Finance Manager
Elise entered the furniture industry in 2012 and brings with her a wealth of experience, from managing entire systems to overseeing accounts for companies of all sizes.
With a passion for working with designers and strong connections with sales reps, we are very excited to have her on board working on our upcoming projects. Join us in giving her a warm welcome!
Elise Cutten
Furniture Consultant
Anna studied Sociology at the University of Portsmouth, and has a passion for the study of human behaviour and society. She feels that her studies have allowed her to handle ambiguity and problem solving whilst remaining calm under tight deadlines. We are very lucky to have her on our team!
Anna Davis
Senior Project Manager
Holly brings over eight years of experience in the Residential Property sector, having worked with leading firms. Her deep understanding of the evolving demands of residents, developers, and operators has shaped her expertise in creating beautifully designed spaces that combine originality and functionality.
Passionate about creativity, Holly leverages her hands-on experience to bridge the gap between mainstream furniture suppliers and exclusive interior design houses. At Cirque Living, she prioritises delivering personalised, high-quality solutions that leave a lasting impression.
Outside of work, Holly enjoys pilates, painting, and gardening. A dedicated advocate for women in design and property, she organises women-only networking events to inspire, support, and celebrate achievements in the industry.
Holly Hope
Head of Cirque Living
Alfie is our Junior Project Manager, he comes from another furniture dealer, where he worked as an Installations Co-ordinator, but his career began as a fitter, so he has a lot of experience in the industry already.
He has worked on some great past projects such as in Battersea Power Station, where he managed the logistics and crew for the install of office spaces at the power station refurb. ⚡️
We're lucky to have him on board, and look forward to seeing him deliver some of our fantastic and exciting upcoming projects that we have in the works!
Alfie Holloway
Project Manager
Jamie brings with him a dynamic background in commercial furniture, having spent over eight years collaborating with manufacturers and working closely with dealers and the design & build market across London. Before joining Cirque, he played a key role at Narbutas, delivering standout projects and building strong client relationships.
Creativity has always been at the heart of Jamie’s journey. With a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Fine Art from Sheffield Hallam University, his early roles in operations and logistics for high-end residential brands laid the groundwork for his prospering career.
Outside the office, Jamie recently completed a solo trek to Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal and is a keen golfer. He’s currently learning piano and diving into music production, always exploring new creative horizons.
Jamie Blackwell
Senior Furniture Consultant
Before joining us, Janina worked as Principal of FF&E at Woodalls Design & Build and most recently freelanced with Studio ló, delivering beautifully detailed and commercially sound interior solutions.
Having lived in Mexico, France, Switzerland, Germany, and the UK, Janina brings a truly global outlook and a wealth of cultural insight. This depth of international experience will help develop Cirque Furniture further as we take on more and more exciting projects across Europe, as well as throughout the UK.
Janina Mantl
Senior Furniture Consultant
Cirque had the absolute pleasure and privilege of having Rizwan with us until his untimely passing in March 2025. Riz was instrumental in laying the foundations of Cirque and shaping our operations team during his time here. But Riz was so much more than just a colleague - his calm strength, unwavering determination, and kind spirit touched us all deeply. His presence is profoundly missed. Rest in peace, brother. You will never be forgotten.
Rizwan Dar
Dearly Missed Friend and Colleague
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