Leadership

Ann Mee
Ann Mee

Chair & Board Advisor

Former advisor to Bill Clinton and Lord Lamont, AI business strategist

Ann Mee

Leads as Chair driving transformative AI business strategies with 30+ years of global experience in growth, governance, and risk across fintech, tech, and finance. Her expertise strengthens our AI business, accelerating breakthrough technology and securing market dominance.

Vincent Mifsud
Vincent Mifsud

Director Security & Technology

Veteran British Army officer, aerospace & defence technology leader

Vincent Mifsud

Served as senior REME officer in the British Army and former Chairman of the Broxhead Club. Expert in strategy and technology with 13 years as VP Technology/CTO at a £500M tech division and Managing Director roles at Cobham plc, a £2Bn aerospace and defence group. Proven leader in aerospace, defence, and security with strong commercial and board experience.

John Reynolds
John Reynolds

Investment Strategist

Over 40 years of global investment expertise, driving £3 billion AUM growth as Chair and NED

John Reynolds

John Reynolds brings over 40 years of global investment expertise, driving £3 billion AUM growth as Chair and NED. Former Chief Investment Officer managing £23 billion assets, with deep AI and fintech advisory experience. His strategic insight fortifies AI Ops Holding’s investment approach, governance, and transformative financial leadership for lasting market impact.

Andrew Hogan
Andrew Hogan

NED Strategic Financial Governance

Retired PwC UK Partner with deep expertise in financial services consulting, business transformation, and governance

Andrew Hogan

Brings over 30 years of leadership in financial services strategy, risk management, and governance. Former PwC UK Partner with extensive expertise in driving complex transformation projects. Currently serves as a board trustee for Bhola’s Children charity. His deep strategic insight strengthens AI Ops Holding’s governance, compliance, and financial rigor.

Richard Webster
Richard Webster

Head of Global Partnerships

High-achieving sales and distribution leader with extensive UK and international experience in employee benefits, wealth management, and strategic business relationships.

Richard Webster

Richard Webster offers extensive expertise in global partnerships and distribution strategy, successfully engaging C-suite leaders to drive transformative growth. With deep knowledge in employee benefits, corporate pensions, group risk, and wealth management, he excels at building strategic relationships and executing high-impact initiatives across diverse financial sectors.

Dr Farrukh Makhdum
Dr Farrukh Makhdum

Director Sustainability & Innovation

Engineer with 15+ years in operations, R&D, process optimisation, and environmental protection, leading major projects in smart technologies and greener environments.

Dr Farrukh Makhdum

Passionate about reducing carbon footprints and advancing circular economy solutions, Dr Farrukh Makhdum brings over 19 years of engineering expertise. He has worked with Rolls-Royce, Airbus, and defence sectors, leading smart technology and greener environment projects to drive sustainable innovation and process optimisation with measurable impact.

Julie Varcoe-Cocks
Julie Varcoe-Cocks

Director Ethics & Compliance

Qualified lawyer with 30+ years' expertise in GDPR, corporate governance, and compliance, leading data protection and ethics programs.

Julie Varcoe-Cocks

Julie Varcoe-Cocks is a qualified lawyer with over 30 years' expertise in corporate and commercial law, specializing in GDPR, corporate governance, and compliance. She leads data protection and ethics programs, providing strategic legal counsel and risk management. Her governance oversight strengthens AI Ops Holding’s regulatory compliance and ethical framework.

John A. Smith
John A. Smith

Operational Director

Experienced executive specializing in technology operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across regulated environments.

John A. Smith

John is a seasoned operations executive with over 30 years leading technology and compliance programs in UK government and global tech firms. Former Director at the UK National Digital Intelligence Agency, he drives strategic innovation and operational excellence at AI Ops Holding within legal and compliance AI sectors.