Meet our founder
"I became an engineer and designer because I believe thoughtful design has the power to transform lives. While good technology can empower people, its absence can marginalize them.
In a previous age, impaired vision was a severe disability, but the simple invention of glasses are now taken for granted.
Our goal at Cotenda is to produce products so effective that, like glasses, they are our second nature and taken for granted."
Josh Reid
Inventor of the Poolpod
Our Story:
When the 2012 London Olympic Delivery Authority struggled to find a pool hoist (a device used to assist disabled people to enter the swimming pool) that satisfied their high standards for functionality and accessibility, they launched an international competition to find the right design.
Meet our Team
Josh Reid
Managing & Sales Director
Josh is our founder and inventor of The Poolpod. Josh studied and the world renowned Glasgow School of Art. On graduation he honed his talent for engineering with 15 years in the oil and gas industry, working on equipment for pipe and cable lay, offshore windfarms and submarine launch and recovery.
David Roy
Operations & Technical Director
David started with a degree in software engineering. Working
on many kinds of automation projects and robotics Dave developed his skills in
mechatronics, seamlessly blending software and hardware through a deep
understanding of both. Dave leads the companies manufacturing operations and
technical developments.
Martina Tsvetkova
Head of Business Administration
Territories: UK
Martina has a degree in Finance and Management from the University of Strathclyde. She joined Cotenda in 2018 and has build substantial experience in the pool access, health & wellness sector over the past 6 years.
Languages:
English, Bulgarian, Spanish
Adriana Molina
International customer relationship
Territories: Spain,UK,Canada
Adriana has an MBA from Strathclyde University. Before working with us her career was in quality control and health and safety in the oil and gas industry.
Languages:
Spanish, English
Katerina Antoniadou
International customer relationship
Territories: Germany, UK, Australia
Kate has Degrees from Karlshochschule International University, Germany & University of Strathclyde. Her thesis asked the question "What are the ways to make cultural events, more accessible for people with mobility issues in Germany?"
Languages:
German, English, Greek
A Fully Integrated Service
We deliver Design, Manufacturing & Support
At Cotenda, we offer End-to-End Design, Manufacturing, Installation, and Support for the Poolpod and our other products, ensuring a seamless experience from concept to completion.
Our products are designed and manufactured in our 1300m2 factory in Scotland. We have service and installation staff across the UK and subsidiaries and partners within our export markets.
By managing every stage in-house, we maintain the highest quality standards, modify our solutions to meet your specific needs, and provide ongoing support to keep your equipment performing at its best.
This integrated approach guarantees efficiency, reliability, and peace of mind, allowing you to focus on what matters most—providing an inclusive and accessible swimming experience.
