THE TEAM

Kara Thompson — Co-founder
One of the founding members of the FACTION UK team, Kara brings energy, vision and a drive to challenge the status quo in property and construction. Passionate about building better delivery for clients and more inclusive networks, she’s on a mission to diversify business development both in the boardroom and on the golf course. With a notoriously high handicap and zero ego, Kara is here for the connections, conversations and good swings (or not!) that golf can bring.
Co-founding The Fairways Network with her good mate Matt, Kara is excited to create a fresh space where industry leaders, newcomers and anyone in between can find community, opportunity and positive change one round at a time.
Matt Hale — Co-founder
Founder of Hale Brown Architects, Matt is a respected director, architect and passionate golfer who believes in creating meaningful change in the industry and beyond.
Dedicated to making golf more welcoming and accessible to everyone, Matt plays off a single-digit handicap and lives his passion both personally and professionally — even his daughter shares his love for the game. Through The Fairways Network, Matt is breaking down barriers and inspiring people at all levels to discover golf in a whole new way.