About us
Dr David Crane
Founder & CEO
Edward Warrender
CTO
Louise Ross
Smoking Cessation Lead
Kerry Johns
Operations Manager
Adam McLean
Senior Software Engineer
Nasima Ahmed
Social media and customer support
Benedikt Hielscher
Managing director Germany
Lucas Keller
Senior researcher
Réut Karni
Project Manager
Vanessa Suffo
Customer support
Richard Marsh
Customer support
Jinan Al Badawi
Customer Support
Our mission
Our mission is to help as many people stop smoking as possible. Our goal is make Smoke Free the most effective and the nicest-to-use stop smoking tool on the planet.
For each smoker, our goal is to deliver the stop smoking technique they prefer, in the format that suits them best, precisely when they need it. A very ambitious goal, no doubt. But one that technology makes possible.
To get from here to there we need to engage in a process of constant improvement. We are on a mission to keep learning what helps people quit and to keep sharing that knowledge with people who smoke.
We want to help people develop self-control skills in other areas of life too. Most of us are addicted to something, even if that’s just our mobile phone. What’s needed are better tools to help people change and our mission is to build them.
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Stop Smoking Advisors
(14 years’ experience)
I also work in an NHS hospital helping people in all aspects of health & wellbeing – including smoking cessation. Working on the app has given me the opportunity to help so many more people around the world.
Simon
(17 years’ experience)
Stopping smoking is the best health decision you’ll ever make, and I feel lucky I get to be a part of that with you. I can’t wait to celebrate your success and help you through any tricky parts of your quit.
(6 years’ experience)
There’s no need to be shy, there are no silly questions; every question is important. Please feel confident to ask us anything, we are all here to support you.
Dushika
(10 years’ experience)
This job has always been my passion, helping smokers achieve their non-smoker identity. I love hearing about the benefits people enjoy from quitting and how well they are doing.
(18 years’ experience)
One of the most rewarding things about helping someone stop smoking is supporting them through the challenging times and celebrating successes together. I hope to be able to support you too.
Katy
(18 years’ experience)
I feel empowered to help people stop smoking as this expensive habit is linked to so many preventable health problems. We are here to support you throughout your smoke free journey – it’s never too late to quit smoking!
(19 years’ experience)
I love noticing people’s confidence grow when they realise they can succeed. If you can’t quit the first time, that’s ok, I understand dependence and the challenges it brings. I am here to help you through that too.
Sally
(12 years’ experience)
I know with support you can give up smoking, and with our wealth of experience I am confident we can support you in your journey. Please don’t be shy when asking questions, we are here to support you.
(17 years’ experience)
I’ve worked in clinics, schools, hospitals and community settings. I spent many years working with pregnant ladies and their families. We are ready to chat, support and guide you whenever and wherever you are.
Michelle
(8 years’ experience)
I have worked in healthcare for 26 years and just love helping people improve their health and make positive changes. It is great to provide stop smoking support through the app and help people achieve their goals.
(18 years’ experience)
I love that stopping smoking has such positive benefits on health and lifestyle. There is no need to be shy, we are all human and here to help, support and advise you whilst you achieve your goal.
Lisa
(20 years’ experience)
I’ve been really pleased to work on the app because it allows me to offer support when needed to people with a wide range of questions. I love seeing how empowered people feel when they kick the habit.
Stop Smoking Advisors
(14 years’ experience)
I also work in an NHS hospital helping people in all aspects of health & wellbeing – including smoking cessation. Working on the app has given me the opportunity to help so many more people around the world.
Simon
(17 years’ experience)
Stopping smoking is the best health decision you’ll ever make, and I feel lucky I get to be a part of that with you. I can’t wait to celebrate your success and help you through any tricky parts of your quit.
(6 years’ experience)
There’s no need to be shy, there are no silly questions; every question is important. Please feel confident to ask us anything, we are all here to support you.
Dushika
(10 years’ experience)
This job has always been my passion, helping smokers achieve their non-smoker identity. I love hearing about the benefits people enjoy from quitting and how well they are doing.
(18 years’ experience)
One of the most rewarding things about helping someone stop smoking is supporting them through the challenging times and celebrating successes together. I hope to be able to support you too.
Katy
(18 years’ experience)
I feel empowered to help people stop smoking as this expensive habit is linked to so many preventable health problems. We are here to support you throughout your smoke free journey – it’s never too late to quit smoking!
(19 years’ experience)
I love noticing people’s confidence grow when they realise they can succeed. If you can’t quit the first time, that’s ok, I understand dependence and the challenges it brings. I am here to help you through that too.
Sally
(12 years’ experience)
I know with support you can give up smoking, and with our wealth of experience I am confident we can support you in your journey. Please don’t be shy when asking questions, we are here to support you.
(17 years’ experience)
I’ve worked in clinics, schools, hospitals and community settings. I spent many years working with pregnant ladies and their families. We are ready to chat, support and guide you whenever and wherever you are.
Michelle
(8 years’ experience)
I have worked in healthcare for 26 years and just love helping people improve their health and make positive changes. It is great to provide stop smoking support through the app and help people achieve their goals.
(18 years’ experience)
I love that stopping smoking has such positive benefits on health and lifestyle. There is no need to be shy, we are all human and here to help, support and advise you whilst you achieve your goal.
Lisa
(20 years’ experience)
I’ve been really pleased to work on the app because it allows me to offer support when needed to people with a wide range of questions. I love seeing how empowered people feel when they kick the habit.
Our Philosophy
Put user needs first. Take time to learn what those needs are. Improve continually. Treat quitting as a process. Find ways to boost motivation and increase self-confidence. Keep people going until they succeed.
Only recommend things we genuinely believe will help users succeed.
Be a for-profit business but don’t be solely profit-driven. Be driven by the desire to build a company of lasting value.
Take a long-term, win-win approach to users, staff, suppliers and the world. Believe that the best solutions are mutually beneficial and that such solutions can almost always be found.
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Scientific Advisors
Prof Robert West
University College London (UCL)
Prof Jamie Brown
University College London (UCL)
Prof Felix Naughton
University of East Anglia
Dr. Olga Perski
University College London (UCL)
Quit for Good
Our Quit for Good programme helps people in low income countries stop smoking.
Buy or donate to the app and we’ll give these quitters the Pro features on your behalf. We’ll also provide technical support and help them learn how to get the most from the app.
Together we can help thousands of people quit smoking for good.