Managing Director & Founder
Hayley is a leading dating and relationship expert and has worked in the romance industry for 20 years. As a wedding planner in her 20s, helping high-profile couples plan their big day, she was intrigued by the dynamics and family backgrounds of the couples. This led to her moving into the dating industry 15 years ago and she created Bowes-Lyon Partnership after recognising the gap in the market for a truly personalised service for busy and successful people.
As Managing Director of Bowes-Lyon Partnership, Hayley manages the two offices in London and Surrey and oversees the team. She has a passion for people and she personally works with our portfolio of Premium Members, who have Hayley’s’ undivided attention to steer them towards their perfect partner.
She is proud to have created numerous lasting matches and loves watching how the relationships she helps create, can enhance her members’ lives. Hayley has an enviable Little Black Book of contacts and she considers herself lucky to count many of her members as personal friends. Her favourite thing is to attend her member’s weddings; she often offers to lend her former wedding planning skills……but no-one has taken her up on that yet!
Hayley lives in the Surrey Hills and appreciates that her role gives her the best of both city and country. She lives with her partner, Lee, and they have three young children, and so she thoroughly enjoys living vicariously through her member’s exciting travel stories and adventures!

Consultant Matchmaker
Sarah is the Fairy Godmother of our office! Her matchmaking intuition is unrivalled, and she works alongside all of the matchmakers offering her invaluable advice and guidance.
Sarah founded another matchmaking agency - Carpe Diem - back in 2009. What started as a favour for friends developed into a full-time pursuit, and she quickly became the ‘go-to’ agency for members over 50 yrs of age.
Sarah’s advice on meeting people in middle age is regularly featured in top-tier media outlets. Thanks to her high success rate and discreet approach, nearly all of Carpe Diem’s new clients are gained via personal recommendations, a testament to Sarah’s reputation and expertise in the industry.
Sarah brings the humour to the office on a daily basis, and has the whole team in stitches! Her positivity is infectious and she genuinely cares about getting it right for our members....and she doesn’t stop until she find their perfect match.
Outside of work, Sarah’s passion is rescuing greyhounds. She also loves anything vintage and painted green, and she spends her spare time in fields and nature, and hunting down old french furniture!

Matchmaker
With years of experience as a matchmaker at Bowes-Lyon Partnership, Haley has a natural talent for understanding people on a deeper level. She thrives on getting to know her clients personally, offering thoughtful guidance, and helping them navigate their journey to a meaningful relationship.
Before matchmaking, Haley built an extensive career in the hair and beauty industry, working in high-end salons and behind the scenes at fashion catwalks. Her years of working closely with people have given her a keen intuition, a deep sense of empathy, and a passion for bringing out the best in others—qualities that now make her an exceptional matchmaker. She considers it an honour to be entrusted with such an important part of her clients’ lives.
Originally from Australia, Haley now calls Surrey home. A single mother of two, she has experienced divorce, spent time on her own, and found love again with her long-term partner, who, like her, has two children. With a blended family and a second chance at love, she deeply understands both the challenges and joys of starting anew.
While she loves the sea and sunshine, you’re just as likely to find her in the Surrey Hills, embracing the outdoors with her children and two German Shepherds—mud and all.

Operations Lead
Natalie’s primary role is to streamline operations and ensure the team functions smoothly and efficiently. Her exceptional organisational skills and proactive approach play a key role in making Hayley's life easier.
Natalie's career began in recruitment, where she discovered a passion for the operational side of the business. She transitioned to a property company, rapidly advancing within their administration team. As Personal Assistant to the Managing Director, Natalie gained extensive experience in various areas, including marketing, HR, and business development, particularly during the acquisition and launch of a new business. This diverse experience provided her with valuable insights into the multifaceted aspects of running a company.
Natalie is also a qualified Nutrition Coach, adeptly balancing her professional life with family commitments.
Feeling the need for a more fulfilling path, Natalie joined the team, drawn to the company's mission and values. She thrives in an environment where her efforts contribute to helping people find love, a cause she finds incredibly rewarding.
In her spare time, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family, going for long walks, cooking, and reading. She also loves running for its positive impact on her mental clarity.

Matchmaker
Susie joined Bowes-Lyon Partnership in 2022, as a matchmaker, and is enjoys getting to know all the members, seeking out their compatibilities and creating lots of happy-ever-afters.
She is often asked what qualifies someone to become a matchmaker, and whilst Susie has previous experience working at two of London’s leading matchmaking agencies, she would argue that it comes down to having an innate interest in, and empathy for, other people.
It also helps that Susie is endlessly fascinated by relationships; why they work, and why they don’t. She even wrote two interactive novels about finding love, where the reader gets to play matchmaker for the heroine by choosing the right – or wrong – man!
Married – luckily to the right man – Susie has two boys, a dog and a messy house, from which she regularly flees to run around the Surrey Hills. She also plays the piano – or said she could, until she was actually given one and everyone, including her, discovered she couldn’t. Ultimately, though, Susie is at her happiest sitting writing in the sunshine in her garden relishing that rare luxury in a house full of boisterous boys: peace and quiet.

Matchmaker
Tania has always had a passion for helping people and has an in-depth understanding of the need for healthy human connections and relationships. This has led her to the perfect career in Matchmaking, where she thrives on helping others find true love and happiness. Tania has had a diverse range of careers, from Estate Agency to working as a PA to the CEO of a famous Children’s Charity. She has also gained several years of experience working in Child/Adolescent Psychology, where she attained extensive training in Attachment Theory, equipping her with a thorough knowledge and understanding of how we form attachments; a very useful qualification for a job in matchmaking!
Keeping fit and healthy is an important part of Tania’s daily routine. She can usually be found at a gym class in the mornings, setting her up for a positive and productive day. When not working, Tania enjoys going for country walks with her two chihuahuas and relaxing spa days being pampered. At the weekends, Tania is a real foodie and relishes in fine dining, trying out high-end restaurants and going to bars with her friends and family.

Junior Matchmaker
Libby has over 3 years’ experience working in face to face customer service roles, which has allowed her to develop a lot of relevant skills for matchmaking. She is excellent at communication and organisation, meaning she is always quick to respond to an email!
Libby was drawn to this position as she has a lot of compassion coupled with a love for helping people, which she wanted to put into something that she is passionate about – as well as wanting a new challenge as she is always striving to push herself.
She is very excited to embark on a new career path and delve into the wonderful world of matchmaking with the mentorship of the Bowes-Lyon team.
A love for travel and animals sent Libby to Bali, volunteering for an animal and environmental conservation sanctuary. This gave Libby the opportunity to experience new cultures, where she developed a longing to travel the world!
Libby lives in Surrey and she loves to go out on walks in the sunshine exploring all the beauty that the lovely county has to offer. You can often find Libby cooking lots of amazing recipes or simply out at the pub with her friends!

Matchmaker
Katie is an experienced matchmaker with a natural talent for understanding people and guiding them toward meaningful connections. With a background in delivering high-end client services, she has honed the ability to listen deeply, connect with a wide range of personalities, and offer both professional insight and warm, positive energy.
Before matchmaking, Katie was an assistant manager at a prestigious Surrey-based private members’ Spa and Wellness Club. While she enjoyed working in a luxury service environment, she was ready for a new challenge—one that allowed her to make a lasting impact on people’s lives. Helping others navigate the highs and lows of dating has proven to be exactly that. She firmly believes that there is someone out there for everyone—it’s just a matter of finding the right match.
Outside of work, you’ll find Katie on the golf course attempting to find the pin, exploring the countryside, drawing portraits, or enjoying a glass of wine with close friends and family.

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MEET THE TEAM

Hayley Bystram

Sarah Howes

Haley Foale

Natalie Davey

Susie Watson

Tania Banks

Libby Martin

Katie Sargeant

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