Mark is the founder of Smartology and has spent over a decade developing cutting edge semantic technology solutions within publishing, social media and advertising. Prior to Smartology he co-founded an executive search firm where he opened the company’s first London office and helped sell the business to Alexander Mann 4 years later. He went on to co-found Leiki closing deals with The Financial Times, BBC and Sun Microsystems before spinning off the UK business in 2010 and re-branding as Smartology.

Gary has over 15 years of experience in online businesses, developing digital strategies for The Financial Times, Which? and Hemscott (now Morningstar). He has extensive experience of leading teams, developing market leading website, mobile apps and database products for both B2C and B2B markets. He also worked at the London Stock Exchange where he gained experience building and managing operational teams. Gary enjoys playing and watching many sports and is a life long fan of West Ham United.

Marcus' career in publishing spans 20 years, including The Financial Times and Euromoney, with experience across both digital and print. Marcus led the engineering function that developed the ground breaking subscription paywall at FT and was subsequently promoted to Director of Technology, where he was responsible for the FT's global engineering function. Marcus also serves as Vice Chair on the governing body of a primary school academy trust and in his spare time coaches mini's rugby.

Gordon is responsible for building and growing Smartology’s relationships with advertisers, advertising agencies and publishers in North America. He is responsible for US strategy and generating all North America revenues. Prior to Smartology, Gordon spent eight years at the Financial Times, where he held a number of senior positions in London and New York. With over 10 years of digital media experience, Gordon has extensive experience leading sales teams, launching digital products and implementing revenue growth strategies. He is based in Los Angeles and New York.

Eileen's 15 years of extensive experience in media and publishing has her leading Smartology's Asia Pacific expansion plans. Previously at the New York Times where she spent more than a decade, Eileen oversaw the print and digital advertising sales in Asia, working closely with top media agencies and clients at senior levels. Well regarded as an international media specialist in multi-platform advertising, Eileen balances her lifestyle as an active netball player.

Previously Vice President, Global Distribution Channel Strategy for IBM at their Global Headquarters in New York, Nick is one of the world’s leading authorities on routes to market. Areas of expertise include supply and demand chain management, CRM, web sales effectiveness and web and channel navigation tools, and related technologies. Part of the management team which floated Azlan Group PLC on the London Stock Exchange.

Michael founded a serviced office centre, known as Bloxham Mill (North Oxfordshire) almost 20 years ago. The centre’s extensive IT requirements were initially serviced by an in-house IT department. In 2005, a separate company was formed to expand the offering to businesses outside Bloxham Mill; this company has recently merged with others to form M9 Holdings (IT) Ltd. Michael now has interests in a number of IT companies, as well as a continuing involvement in the property sector.