Athena was founded to deliver a fit-out experience that is transparent, enjoyable, and progressive. Our leadership team brings 30+ years of combined experience and a portfolio exceeding £200m in project value. As an owner-led organisation, our directors are hands-on from day one, providing clarity, accountability and speed from concept to completion.
Born from experience and built for change.
Founders James Pipe and Ben Summers created Athena to bring personality back to fit-out. Combining the confidence of major-firm expertise with the focus of a lean, director-led business, every decision is made by the people who own the outcome. Ensuring the process feels personal, not procedural.
Founder
Leads strategy and client relationships; ensures clarity and precision from concept to completion.
Founder
Specialises in delivery from pre-construction to handover; pragmatic, detail-driven, commercially astute.
Director
Heads client and partner relationships; analytical, commercially sharp, communication-focused.
Operational Director
36+ years’ experience; drives consistency, mentoring and quality across operations.
Managing Director - Projects
Drives new opportunities and client relationships; commercially focused, well-connected and growth-driven.
At Athena, our design, construction and commercial teams work as one from first concept through to final handover. You’ll deal with the same senior people throughout, creating a truly joined-up process and making us a natural extension of your in-house team.
Marketing Director
Project Designer
Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
Project Manager
Project Manager
Pre-construction manager
Project Manager
Project Manager
Commercial Manager
Senior Networker
Directors involved from day one, giving accountability and personal commitment.
No layers, faster decisions, responsive delivery tailored to you.
Open-book procurement, clear programme reporting, and no surprises.
Our “Low Carbon Menu” offers practical ESG options with measurable impact.
We adapt to your style, whether handson collaboration or stress-free simplicity.
Strong networks of designers, suppliers, and contractors scaled to your needs.
Whether you're planning a new workspace, landlord refurbishment, or retail environment, our directors are ready to help — from concept to completion.
