About aiHit: Management
Alan Hambrook – Chairman
Alan started his first software company in 1981 and since then has founded, built and run a number of successful, multi-national software companies. He co-founded the Dodge Group in 1991, followed by the banking systems and analytics company Aleri Inc in 1998 where he was CEO and Chairman until 2004. Alan was formerly Chairman of Packet Exchange, and a non executive director of Prevx.
Jens Lapinski – CEO
Jens has some 10 years experience in growing start-up companies in the business information space and in commercializing technology. He was previously the VP Analysis & Consulting at Library House, a business information and research company, which he helped grow from seven to over 50 employees within four years. Previously, Jens worked on the development of clean technology. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and a BSc from the University of Leeds.
Eric Sandler – CTO
Eric has over 20 years of experience in software development, including unstructured data, advanced database architectural concepts, functional languages/vector processing, artificial intelligence/machine learning and real-time data warehousing environments. Eric is the former head of UBS Credit Risk Management and was subsequently CTO, co-founder and board member of Aleri Inc. Eric is a graduate of New York University with degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics. He is an author of a number of papers and patents in the field of vector processing and distributed, real-time computing.
Julian Coombes – CFO
Julian is a highly experienced Chartered Accountant with a long standing background in the growth and financial management of technology companies. He has held finance directorships with William Baird, WPP, PIPS Technology, DFDS and Ubi Soft Entertainment. He has also held both executive and non-executive directorships in both commercial and financial roles within the technology industry, including Mega Limited and Cable and Wireless.