Meet the Team

Meirion Townsend
BSc(Hons) MIOA
Director
Since joining Hunter Acoustics in 2007, Meirion has worked on a wide range of projects from schools, residential developments, industrial sites and live music venues to police dog kennels and armoured vehicle testing tracks. Meirion plays a number of instruments and his claim to fame - supporting the Stereophonics at Shepherds Bush Empire with his previous band!
Paul McGrath
BSc(Hons) MIOA
Director
With over 15 years’ experience in acoustics covering a wide range of projects, his expertise has predominantly been applied on numerous school developments, residential conversions and industrial projects. Paul enjoys music, playing cello with the City of Cardiff Symphony Orchestra. He is also learning Greek.
Sam Shapley
BSc(Hons) MIOA
Consultant
Sam joined Hunter Acoustics in October 2020 following 5 years’ experience as a consultant in the South-East of England. He is a corporate member of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and completed the IOA’s Acoustics and Noise Control diploma back in 2017. In his spare time he enjoys playing football, tennis and doing some DIY around the house.
Matthew Hunter
DipIOA AMIOA
Assistant Consultant
Matt joined Hunter Acoustics in 2017 upon completion of A-Levels in Maths, Physics and Chemistry. He successfully completed the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment in 2019 followed by the Diploma in Acoustics & Noise Control in 2020. He became an associate member of the IOA in 2021 (AMIOA) and is a registered tester with the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC). Matt has experience in noise assessments and modelling for residential developments, schools and industrial schemes. He is furthering his knowledge in building acoustics and room acoustics modelling. Matt plays football for local team Cathays United in Cardiff and enjoys going to drum and bass events.      
Jayne Griffiths
Bookkeeper, Payroll
Jayne is highly experienced with Sage 50 accounts and works closely with the company directors and our accountants to keep the business running smoothly. Jayne enjoys spending weekends away and holidaying with her family.