Arqit (Nasdaq: $ARQQ) supplies a unique quantum-safe symmetric key agreement encryption platform, which makes the communications links or data at rest of any networked device or cloud machine secure against current and future forms of attack especially from a quantum computer.

Notion invests in European SaaS, Cloud and Enterprise tech across five funds. We provide deep operating support and advisory, hence I split my time between Investing, Board and Operating with portfolio companies, including TestGorilla, Stable, Upvest, Unbabel, Element, Panaseer and Demyst.

Crane invests in the next generation of ambitious Intelligent Enterprise Computing companies (AI/ML). Investments include H2O.ai and Harbr plus Onfido and Tessian (both exited). Deep GTM growth via engagement as interim CxO at portfolio companies such as Onfido Sep-17 to Jan-19.

Founded the business in Europe with offices in London and Cork, then rapidly expanded across APJ with offices in Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul and Singapore. Explosive growth in data at rest and in motion, resulted in key customers such as Yahoo Japan, HSBC, Daimler, Centrica, WorldPay and Zurich. A vibrant ecosystem of partners and PLG helped accelerate the Open Source model and deliver projects at petabyte scale, resulting in one of the fastest companies to $100m. Nasdaq IPO and later $5bn merger with Cloudera.

Founded the business with a handful of people in EMEA, establishing offices across Europe and growing to many hundreds of employees. Very quickly challenged the ERP status quo, winning landmark customer wins in each country, including Sanofi, Philips, IHG, AstraZeneca, Primark, Aviva, Spotify, LSE, Scandic Hotels and DLG. Championed the delivery of ERP via Cloud and later established the business in APJ. NYSE listed as $WDAY the second largest IPO of 2012.

Opened the London HQ and quickly established operations in Amsterdam, Stockholm, Dusseldorf and Sydney, with regional leads in Paris and Singapore. Fast growth through large contracts at customers such as Argos, M&S, P&G, Conrad, L'Oreal, Tesco and Panasonic. The UGC content solicited for customer websites allows syndication between retailers, manufacturers and social networks such as Facebook and Twitter/X thus providing an authentic Voice of the Customer experience. The resulting SEO, Conversion and AOV benefits help drive online sales growth and Word of Mouth marketing. Nasdaq listed as $BV.

As a founding employee championed Performance and Talent Management delivered via native SaaS. Grew the team to over 125 people across Europe in first 12 months, winning large Enterprise customers including Societe Generale, Deutche Bank and Siemens (420,000 seats). Attended IPO (Nasdaq: $SFSF) - company acquired by SAP for $3.4 billion.

Vice President EMEA leading a team across UK, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Italy and Czech Republic. Transitioned a $125m revenue business from an on-premise to a SaaS model, plus integrated acquisitions in the Enterprise Spend Management (ESM) space. Led numerous Marketing activities to drive Gartner #1 status in ESM. Acquired by SAP for $4.3 billion.

Moved to Washington DC to lead the global eCommerce initiative for GE. Managed roll-out and delivery of in-house developed eBusiness for major business units, including Aircraft Engines, Power and Capital. Attended Crotonville for Leadership development and training.

Seconded to Microsoft Consulting Services in Seattle, to manage the development and delivery of the inflight entertainment applications software for the Boeing 777.