GTEX was created by four people with a shared passion for building brands, creating communities and bringing something different to the energy drink market.

Founded in Wales, GTEX is the result of a collaboration between Abbey Coburn-Gardiner, Keri Gardiner, Liam Skyrme and Mark McDonald. Together, they combined experience in social media, brand building, business growth and community engagement to create an energy drink designed for people who want great taste, great energy and a brand they can genuinely connect with.

The idea behind GTEX was simple: create an energy drink that stands out from the crowd. Not just another can on a shelf, but a product backed by real people, real stories and a growing community.

*Abbey Coburn-Gardiner*

Abbey is a Welsh content creator and entrepreneur whose ability to connect with audiences has helped shape the GTEX brand from day one. Bringing creativity, personality and a deep understanding of social media, Abbey has played a key role in introducing GTEX to thousands of people across Wales and beyond.

*Keri Gardiner*

Keri is a co-founder of GTEX and a driving force behind the brand's growth. With a passion for business and a hands-on approach to building successful ventures, Keri has helped turn the original concept into a fast-growing consumer brand.

*Liam Skyrme*

Liam is best known as the co-founder and director of Vortex Competitions, one of Wales' fastest-growing online prize competition businesses. Since launching Vortex in 2022, Liam has helped build a business that has awarded millions of pounds worth of prizes and developed a loyal community of customers across the UK.

*Mark McDonald*

Mark is an entrepreneur and director of Vortex Competitions, where he has helped lead the company's growth since its launch in 2022. With a background in retail, customer experience and business development, Mark brings commercial expertise and a strong focus on building brands that people trust and enjoy being part of.

### OUR MISSION

GTEX was born from the belief that energy drinks should be exciting, accessible and community-driven.

From our first production run, demand exceeded expectations, with thousands of cans finding their way into the hands of customers and retail stockists across Wales. Today, GTEX continues to grow through independent retailers, community events, social media and the support of people who genuinely enjoy the product.

We're proud to be a Welsh brand with ambitious plans for the future, and we're only just getting started.

*Powered by Wales. Built by Community. Driven by GTEX.*