London Area, United Kingdom
Accomplished global technology leader with 25+ years of experience scaling high-growth businesses. As Group CTO and CIO at Genius Sports, I led global engineering and product teams across six continents, built real-time data and trading platforms used by the world’s top sportsbooks, and delivered the tech backbone for major league partnerships and strategic M&A. I’ve taken products from concept to global scale, integrated multiple acquisitions, and helped steer Genius from startup to NYSE-listed disruptor. Passionate about building great teams, and delivering long-term value through resilient, scalable products.
Lendable is an AI-powered consumer finance platform with a mission to make consumer finance more transparent, fair and efficient. Its proprietary technology platform connects global institutional investors with borrowers across all major products (loans, credit cards, car finance).
The Clipper Race is one of the biggest challenges of the natural world and an endurance test like no other - a record-breaking 40,000 nautical mile amateur sailing race around the world on a 70-foot ocean racing yacht.
Genius Sports is the official data, technology and broadcast partner that powers the global sports, betting and media ecosystem. Our technology is used in over 150 countries worldwide, creating highly immersive products that enrich fan experiences across the entire sports industry. The trusted partner to over 700 sports organizations, including many of the world’s largest leagues, teams, sportsbooks, brands and broadcasters, such as the NFL, English Premier League, NBA, MLB, DraftKings, FanDuel, bet365, Coca-Cola, Diageo, CBS and ESPN. Genius Sports is uniquely positioned through AI, computer vision and big data to power the future of sports fan experiences. From delivering augmented broadcasts and enhanced highlights, to automated officiating tools, immersive betting solutions and personalized marketing activations, connecting the entire sports value chain from the rights holder all the way through to the fan.
Working as a software consultant with GAME, Europe’s leading specialist retailer of pc and video game products.
Extended handover and documentation phase (part time).
Involved in business planning, IT strategy, budgeting and procurement, and responsible for Development and IT Support teams.
Development and design of key parts of www.utilyx.com, which won both the 'Best Internet-Based Business' and 'Best E-business Solution in Manufacturing' Digital Britain Awards in 2001.