Our Team

Justin Lee - Founder

Justin is a student in the University of Manchester studying International Business & Economics. With aspirations to become an entrepreneur, Justin started his entrepreneurial journey through FootNote. He envisioned FootNote to be more than just a business, but a canvas for people's untold stories.

A collaborative leader spearheading all departments of work, Justin focuses on building a team that measures success by social outcomes as much as revenue.

Gerrard Cheah - Founding Partner

Gerrard is a medical student with a passion for helping people that extends into entrepreneurship, having previously run a student-led coffee venture during his school years.

At FootNote, he oversees operations — from building bridges with partner homes to overseeing the design process and coordinating with manufacturers, ensuring that every pair of socks becomes a story worth wearing.

  • Alisya Johan

    Founding Member, Head of Branding & Growth

    Alisya is an architecture student at the Manchester School of Architecture and is passionate about using design, storytelling and marketing to connect people with meaningful ideas. At FootNote, she channels that creativity into turning socks into stories worth sharing.

  • Adrian Ng

    Founding member, Head of Branding & Growth

    A student at Royal Holloway University, Adrian is passionate about business and sees marketing initiatives as essential fuel for success. He strives to apply his skills to clearly communicate the value of goodwill while building trust within the community he seeks to create and positively influence.

  • Alia Lew

    Founding member, Head of Product & Design

    Alia is an Accounting and Finance student at the University of Bath with a strong interest in art and design. In her role, she is responsible for refining and enhancing design elements, ensuring consistency across all sock designs, and maintaining high standards of quality throughout the creative process.

  • Ian Kung

    Partnership Executive

    Ian is a dental student who sees dentistry as more than clinical work—it’s about building trust, confidence, and meaningful connections with people. That same belief carries into his work with FootNote, where he helps turn socks into stories worth sharing. Just as every smile has a story, he believes every pair of socks can spark a connection.

  • Joshua Wong

    Head of IT

    Currently studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Manchester, Joshua is passionate about applying engineering thinking to build systems for sustainability and outreach. At FootNote, he develops and improves digital tools, which aid the team in creating meaningful impact for communities.