About Us
We the first fully dedicated technology accelerator focused on the unique challenges faced by safety-critical industries and critical infrastructure.
We are a mission-driven organisation
Our mission to make the world safer, more resilient and sustainable through increased adoption of advanced technologies in industrials sectors and critical infrastructure.
We help accelerate innovation in safety-critical industries and critical infrastructure
Our heritage, track record and expertise is in safety-critical industries such as
- Maritime
- Construction
- Energy
- Mining
- Logistics
We work with organisations across the world to help them engage with the global technology ecosystem in order to accelerate their journey to safer, efficient and more sustainable operations. Find out more about our scope and focus here.
We operate globally, supported by extensive technical and commercial networks
- 50+ industrials clients and partners accounting for nearly $2t of annual turnover and 3.3m employees
- Launched over 40 innovation challenges and projects with our partners
- Involved over 500 cutting edge technology companies in our programmes
- Launched over 45 cutting technology pilots and feasibility studies
- Launched 2 global collaborative innovation initiatives involving a significant proportion of the maritime market
Why us?
- Our focus is solely on safety-critical industries and critical infrastructure
- What we do is designed with industry, for industry and by industry
- We focus on specific real-world client challenges.
- We have highly dedicated, specialist expertise, proven track record
- We are purpose driven: we exist to help our clients and industry
Meet The Team
Chakib Abi Saab
Board Member and Lloyd’s Register Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
Annemie Ress
Board Member and Independent NED
Gabriele Dadò
Commercial Director
Steve Price
Head of Partnerships
Rich McLoughlin
Head of Maritime Engagement
Karen Verhoog
Head of Marketing
Nadia Echchihab
Head of Innovation Programmes
Charlotte Hutton
Senior Innovation Manager
Idris Jahn
Pilot Manager & Technologist
Seb Corby
Principal Innovation Consultant
Peter Reid
Innovation Consultant
Sijo Thomas
Innovation Associate
Kyle Martin
Finance and Operations Manager
Maria Barbieri
Senior Marketing Manager