moobob was born from the shared ambition of seasoned professional Andrew Johnston, a founding partner of Sharston, a mid-market investment firm with presence in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and Laura Walsh who has worked alongside both founding partners of Sharston for the past 14 years. With over 50 years of combined experience, their journey to moobob was grounded in a mutual desire to transform the way the recruitment industry operates.
Andrew Johnston has been a driving force in recruitment since the late 1990s. Over a 30-year career, he built a reputation as a trusted leader, strategist and problem-solver. From his early days as a recruiter on the ground floor to eventually founding Sharston, Andrew has consistently focused on innovation, team development and delivering value driven recruitment solutions. His work has spanned temp and perm agency, in-house recruitment and recruitment process outsourcing businesses, giving him a comprehensive view of industry pain points and the vision to fix them.
In 2011, Laura Walsh entered the recruitment sector with a background in client service and an instinctive understanding of what makes a recruitment partnership thrive. Over the next 14 years, she carved out a name for herself as a reliable, client-focused expert, known for her ability to listen deeply, solve problems creatively and always deliver with integrity. Laura worked closely with both recruitment agencies and internal talent teams, earning a reputation for being a bridge between business needs and delivering outstanding service.
As their paths crossed professionally, Andrew and Laura discovered a shared belief: the recruitment industry was ready for change. Legacy systems were clunky; processes lacked empathy and many platforms failed to truly serve the needs of recruiters. They saw an opportunity not just to improve recruitment tech, but to reimagine it from the ground up.
That’s when moobob was born.
With Andrew’s strategic depth and Laura’s hands-on insight, moobob was designed to be more than a SaaS, ATS or CRM tool. Every feature of moobob reflects their combined experience: a system that’s easy to use, adaptable to real-world workflows, and genuinely helpful in solving everyday recruitment challenges.
At its core, moobob is about making recruitment smarter, more intuitive, and more human. Andrew and Laura continue to lead with that mission in mind challenging the status quo, listening to users, and constantly evolving moobob to meet the changing needs of the industry.
Today, moobob stands as a trusted partner to recruitment professionals across the UK and beyond, and under the guidance of Andrew Johnston and Laura Walsh, its story is only just beginning.
Andrew Johnston – CEO
Andrew’s career in recruitment began in the 1990’s, and over the past 4 decades he has built a reputation as a trusted leader, strategist, and problem-solver. From his early days as a consultant to co-founding moobob, Andrew has remained committed to innovation, developing strong teams, and delivering recruitment solutions that create value. His extensive industry experience, gives him a unique, comprehensive perspective on the challenges recruiters encounter.
Sarah Johnston – CFO
Sarah has been the financial backbone of all Andrew’s business ventures, guiding everything from back-office operations to strategic financial direction. She ensures companies remain compliant, financially sound, and positioned for sustainable growth—supporting their journey from start-up through to mergers and acquisitions.
Laura Walsh – CRO
Laura began her recruitment journey with a client service background and an instinct for creating meaningful partnerships. Over the past 14 years, she’s become known for her ability to listen, think creatively, and deliver solutions that last. A natural connector, Laura brings together business needs and people-focused service with authenticity and care.
Fraser Greenroyd – CTO
Fraser leads the technical development and deployment of moobob. A Chartered Engineer with a doctorate in engineering, he ensures the platform is compliant, accessible, and reliable for every client. With more than 15 years in technology, Fraser drives innovation and designs solutions that simplify workflows and enhance the user experience.
