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Mike Smith
Chairman
Experienced Chairman serving on the boards of major PLCs and technology startups. Specialises in strategic leadership, governance and guiding businesses through controlled, sustainable growth.
THE PEOPLE
The people building AURA
AURA brings together technology, product development, commercial experience and a shared ambition to make AI more meaningful in everyday life.
Leadership
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Hannah Bailey
Chief Executive Officer
Experienced CEO of a large corporate financial brokerage, with extensive commercial and leadership experience. Hannah leads Auratech’s strategic direction, growth and commercial development.
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Ash Reading
Chief Revenue Officer
Serial entrepreneur who has founded and exited multiple successful ventures, including Juice Doctor with Sir Steve Redgrave and insurTech company Bounce. Will drive AURA’s global expansion.
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Katie Mitchell
Chief Operations Officer
Specialist in managing complex operations across multiple tech start-ups. Katie leads product, operations, compliance and commercial execution across Auratech.
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Peter Howitt
Creative Director
Globally acclaimed screenwriter and film director of Sliding Doors and Johnny English. Will shape AURA’s creative storytelling and digital engagement.
Product and technology
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Billy Richards
Chief Technology Officer
Oxford triple-first graduate spanning biochemistry, applied mathematics and neuroscience, with expertise in AI and neural science. Y Combinator alumnus and founder of two previous tech start-ups, Billy leads AURA’s technology and AI development.
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John Nixon
AI Engineer
John specialises in the development and integration of AI systems across the AURA platform. John holds a Master’s degree in AI from the University of St Andrews and contributes to the engineering and development of AURA’s core technology.
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Rob Reng
VP of Products
Experienced fractional CTO to multiple SMEs, bringing technology leadership and experience supporting businesses through eight-figure exits. Will help scale AURA’s product and technology strategy.
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Emily Stowe
Senior Project Manager
Specialist in project management, execution and delivery, with experience supporting startups and major global PLCs, including Pret a Porter. Will drive AURA’s operational execution and delivery against key milestones.
Interested in helping us build thoughtful, responsible AI?
We welcome enquiries from people who share our ambitions.