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.

Adam is a chartered accountant who trained with Grant Thornton before a successful career in investment banking rising to a Director with ING Baring Investment Bank. Adam then set up his own operation working in the private equity space before taking on Finance Director roles for a number of technology firms. Before joining Smartology he spent 3 years as Corporate Finance Director for Baker Tilly. He now works as a part time commercial/finance director to a number of technology businesses.

John has over 20 year’s sales management experience across multiple markets and platforms at major global media brands such as Bloomberg, CNBC and Newsweek. His multi-platform sales leadership experience, enviable sales track record and wealth of international clients and agency contacts means he is well placed to build Smartology’s profile globally and lead our sales team to the next level. He joins us from CNBC where he successfully forged several new digital partnerships and developed new business wins across their digital, mobile and TV platforms.

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 has been involved in property since 1972, mainly through an extensive portfolio situated in South Kensington. In 2000, he founded a serviced office centre, known as Bloxham Mill (North Oxfordshire). 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.

Brian is an entrepreneur, an investor and successful business man with decades of experience in online businesses and global organisations. Formerly head of EMEA at programmatic video ad specialist Adap.tv (purchased by AOL in 2013), Brian was managing director for Europe at The MIG (Media Innovation Group), a WPP Digital company where he oversaw the enterprise from start-up to one of the industry’s most successful agency technology businesses. Now, Brian works as a private investor, consultant and board member across a number of start-ups across Europe.