Meet Our Team
Matt Sumpter Director
email: matthewsumpter@magenta-ea.co.uk Matt was born and raised locally in Raunds attending the Raunds Park Infants, St Peters C of E and Raunds Manor schools. After leaving school and working for a local bank for some years, Matt entered the estate agency industry in 1990, learning his trade during the tough property market of the early 90’s. After going on to work at managerial level throughout Leicestershire for the countries largest estate agency chain, Matt and a friend set up a successful estate agency called Hind Estates which is still the towns leading agency in Lutterworth where it is based. After some very enjoyable and fulfilling years at Hind Estates, Matt decided to leave the partnership and 'go it alone' by returning to his roots in Raunds and opening Magenta with his wife Dee around 20 years ago. Their ethos of hard work, honest advice and complete dedication has meant that Magenta is now a well-respected and leading name within the industry.
Dee Sumpter Sales Support (Director)
email: deesumpter@magenta-ea.co.uk Like her husband Matt, Dee grew up locally in Raunds attending the Windmill Primary School and then Bishop Stopford School in Kettering. Dee went on to gain a BA Honours degree at De Montfort University in Business Studies (majoring in French and German) which helped her secure a sales role at an American-owned musical instrument manufacturer after graduating. During her 10 years there, Dee was responsible for dealing with their European clients including regular overseas trips all of which helped Dee attain the coveted title of ‘European Sales Representative of the Year’. Dee is now heavily involved in the day-to-day running of Magenta and offers crucial sales support within our offices. In her spare time Dee relishes a good challenge and has enjoyed raising money for charity by running the Great North Run (twice!) and now has her sights firmly set on completing the London Marathon.
Julia Hague Branch Manager and Senior Valuer
email: julia@magenta-ea.co.uk An Essex girl at heart being born and raised in a small village in the county, Julia begun her working life in London arranging student travel for many years. A move to Surrey took her to British Oxygen where she was responsible for the business travel of it’s executives. After a career break to raise four children in Buckinghamshire, in 2003 Julia saw an advertisement for a local independent estate agent looking for a new member of staff and has never looked back. A keenness to work hard and learn all aspects of the business were rewarded by promotion to Senior Negotiator and then to Branch Manager for one of their largest branches. Relocating to Raunds in May 2015, Julia is now delighted to be part of Magenta to support the strong and friendly team. A keen VW car fan, large family gatherings are frequently on Julia’s agenda too with her sister living locally in Rushden.
Mikaela Millward Property Consultant
email: mikaela@magenta-ea.co.uk We are delighted to have Mikaela working alongside us again as not only does everyone benefit from her vast property industry experience (over 10 years of it!) but also her smiley and positive disposition means our spirits are lifted even on those overcast and most stressful of days, of which there are plenty! Proficient in sales, lettings and property management, Mikaela is a well-respected, well-organised individual who is ever the consummate professional with our clients' best interests always at heart. A fantastic asset to Magenta who is appreciated by us and our clients alike.