QiO Leadership
TOM MILLICAN, CEO
Leadership Team
Tom Millican
CEO/CFO
Tom Millican leads the company’s vision, strategy and finance functions, focussing on strategy, performance optimisation, and value creation to enhance the organisation’s overall performance, productivity, and profitability.
Tom previously held leadership roles at Fnality UK, an ‘on-chain’ payment system for wholesale banking, V-Nova, a forerunner of video compression solutions utilising AI for the media ecosystem and Geniac, an integrated SaaS platform providing specialist business advice to startups.
Tom qualified as a Chartered Accountant (CA) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland in 2017 and as a CFA Charterholder (CFA) with the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts in 2018.
Gary Bourton
VP Operations, Transformation & PMO
Gary Bourton is responsible for Customer Success & Delivery at QiO. His global team ensures that we meet and exceed the needs of our customers and get them to value in the quickest time possible. He also serves on the Board of Governors at Long Road Sixth Form College, where he sits on the Audit Committee. Additionally, he volunteers weekly for Cambridge City Food Bank.
Gary brings extensive leadership experience from multiple sectors, including IT Services, Building Services, Building Energy Management and most recently in the Industrial sector, where he worked for an Industrial IoT provider as Global SVP for Customer Success and Revenue. His experience also comes from operating in SMEs, Enterprises and Startups.
Gary is a certified Customer Success Manager, Project Manager and Non-Executive Director. He attended Loughborough Business School, where he studied Management & Leadership.
Kristina Flickinger
VP Marketing, Sales & Partnerships
Kristina brings a robust track record of over 15 years in marketing and product marketing in technology and SaaS to her current role at QiO Technologies. With a successful launch of the Avayler software brand at Halfords behind her, Kristina has proved her mettle in various high-caliber roles. At Avayler, she led marketing initiatives that underpinned the company’s commitment to a customer-centric solution, automating service delivery across numerous sectors. Her strategic influence was further demonstrated at REPL Group, a retail technology consultancy, where her efforts contributed to Accenture’s acquisition, and at IFS, a global leader of ERP, EAM and service management software, where she was instrumental in achieving a leader's quadrant ranking in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management.
Kristina's impact extends to her advocacy for allyship and marketing mentorship, where she champions the use of privilege to foster inclusive environments and drive societal progress. Her expertise is not only in elevating brands but also in ethical leadership and mentoring, integrating corporate success with community advancement.
Gary Chandler
VP Research
Gary Chandler, Vice President of Research at QiO, focuses on driving the forefront of innovation in the realm of Research and Development. With a distinguished career spanning 25 years at Rolls-Royce, where he developed real-time safety-critical control systems for aero-engines.
Gary now dedicates his expertise to researching emerging technologies, managing intellectual property through patents, and analyzing market trends. His deep knowledge and innovative approach, honed through initiatives like 'Lean Product Development' and the 'Internet of Things', continue to influence QiO's strategic direction in technology development.
Cameron Conn
Head of Engineering, Data Centers
Cameron brings a distinguished academic background with a Master’s degree in Mathematics & Computer Science from Oxford University to his role at QiO Technologies. His thesis explored the practical application of AI to enhance real-world processes. At QiO, Cameron has been pivotal in driving the development and integration of algorithms into core products, particularly within the data center industry. He has driven the development of the data centre product, which earned the “Innovative Product of the Year” award at Data Centre World. Cameron's expertise was further recognized when he was ranked 2nd by Data Centre Magazine in their “Ones to Watch” under 30s category.
Cameron's influence extends beyond technical skill; he actively promotes innovation and the integration of ethical considerations into technological development. His vision encompasses not only elevating business performance but also creating environments that prioritize inclusivity and societal progress.
Board
Mark Robinson
Board Member
Mark Robinson has over 28 years of investing and energy industry experience. For the past 10 years, Mark has led investments in sustainability focused hard-tech solutions as a Founder and Managing Director at Wave Equity Partners.
An industry veteran, Mark is regarded as a trusted professional and thoughtful collaborator. Mark’s key responsibilities include building teams at WAVE and the companies we invest in. The passion and entrepreneurial spirit that move Mark forward helps inspire others to achieve their goals.
Prior to founding Wave, Mark was a Managing Director at VIMAC Ventures where he invested in IT startups. Before that, he was a senior member of a new management team that was integral in turning around Dynapower/Stratopower (a division of General Signal). Mark’s background has led him to be an expert in developing business models, identifying talent and sourcing high-caliber (complementary) leadership.
Rebecca Ranich
Board Member
Rebecca Ranich, President of Exenico LLC, stands out for her strategic acumen in the energy sector, offering 30+ years of international expertise in investment and risk management. At Deloitte Consulting, she led Energy and Sustainability Advisory Services, addressing energy and climate challenges. Her prior role at Michael Baker Corporation involved overseeing major energy projects in Russia, Europe, and the Caspian, totaling over $40 billion.
Currently, Rebecca chairs the Governance Committee on the National Fuel Gas Board and the GTI Energy Board, while advising WAVE Equity Partners, leveraging her insight into sustainable energy practices and disruptive technology to enhance high-risk infrastructure investments. Her vision and leadership continue to drive the industry forward.
Be a Part of the Team
At QiO Technologies, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where innovation thrives. We provide a range of benefits to ensure our employees are well-supported in their personal and professional lives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonuses
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness programs and activities
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