The Board

Richard has over 25 years’ experience in enterprise software and specialist management consultancy. He co-founded the Group in 2005 alongside Neil Bentley having spent the previous ten years productising and implementing the AOM methodology.

Emma is a CIMA qualified, experienced finance professional. She was previously the Head of Finance at ActiveOps for c. five years, before joining Forensic Access Limited, a provider of forensic science expertise, as Group CFO. During her time with ActiveOps, Emma oversaw the transformation of the accounting processes and systems of the business and was a key member of the finance team during the preparations for the 2021 IPO. In her most recent role as Group CFO of Forensic Access Group, Emma has orchestrated the acquisition of a hair toxicology business, and successful refinance of the group whilst implementing best practice and a robust governance framework.

Mike is currently the full time Chief Financial Officer for FDM Group (Holdings) plc, a FTSE 250 listed IT services business. Mike joined FDM in 2011 when it was under private equity ownership prior to listing in late 2014. He joined the Board in March 2021 and was previously Chief Operating Officer and Group Finance Director of Timeweave plc (formerly Alphameric plc), a premium listed business in the software and services sector. Mike has been an independent non-executive chairman and non-executive director on the boards of a number of other companies.

Mike is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Hilary is currently a non-executive director of Midwich Group plc, a specialist audio visual distributor to the trade market. She joined the Board in March 2021 and was previously the Group Human Resources Director of Domino Printing Sciences plc who she joined in 2016. Her background was formed in retailing and more latterly with Cambridge based engineering and technology companies which is where she has gained her global experience as well as involvement in a number of acquisitions. She has held both strategic and operational roles and devised and led the HR direction for significant global growth; ensuring people development, succession planning and talent acquisition are aligned for transformational change.

Hilary is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Bruce is an experienced IT executive with over 30 years of expertise in technical leadership and was appointed to the board on 1st September 2024. Based in the US, he has held senior global roles at the New York Stock Exchange, BNP Paribas, HSBC, Fannie Mae and Centene Healthcare and he has deep familiarity with ActiveOps’ target customers in US financial services and healthcare. At ActiveOps, Bruce will chair the Nominations Committee and lead a newly established Board committee focused on the Group’s proposition and technologies.