Leadership

The Rt. Hon. Ruth Kelly is an Independent Director for Gorilla Technology.

Since November 2021, Ms. Kelly has been non-executive Chair of Thames Freeport, a private-sector led, UK government sponsored regeneration initiative, north of the Thames Estuary. Since September 2020, Ms. Kelly has been a member of the Vatican’s Council for the Economy, which oversees the Holy See’s finances.

Since April 2019, Ms. Kelly has also been a non-executive Director of Heathrow Airport and a member of the airport’s Audit and Finance committees. From April 2016 to March 2019, Ms. Kelly served as a non-executive director of the Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator of the conduct of financial services in the UK; throughout that time, she also served as Chair of the regulator’s Audit Committee and member of its Risk Committee.

Between October 2011 and July 2017, Ms. Kelly was a non-executive director of National Grid, one of the world’s largest publicly listed utilities focused on transmission and distribution of electricity and gas across the UK and US, serving on its finance, audit and nomination committees. From September 2015 to August 2019, Ms. Kelly served as Pro Vice Chancellor of St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London, overseeing the development, enterprise and research agendas.

From May 2010-August 2015, Ms. Kelly worked as a Managing Director at HSBC Bank, during which time she became Global Head of Client Strategy in HSBC Global Asset Management, overseeing global marketing and managing global relationships across the banking group.

From May 1997 to April 2010, Ms. Kelly was a UK politician, serving in various ministerial capacities including as Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Minister of State in the Cabinet Office, Secretary of State for Education, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and Secretary of State for Transport.

From September 1994 to April 1997, Ms. Kelly worked as an economist at the Bank of England. From August 1990 to September 1994, Ms. Kelly was an economics journalist on The Guardian newspaper. In 1992, Ms. Kelly received a Masters of Science from the London School of Economics. Ms. Kelly graduated from The Queen’s College, Oxford, in 1989 in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

Dr. Evan Medeiros is an Independent Director for Gorilla Technology.

Dr. Evan S. Medeiros is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group, where he draws on his years of experience as a leading specialist in East Asian affairs. A world-renowned thinker and strategist on U.S. Asia policy, he commands in-depth expertise on the U.S.-China relationship and regional politics more broadly.

Dr. Medeiros’ brings a rare blend of both research and practical experience in the fields of government, academia, and the private sector. In providing strategic advisory and analytical support to clients across East Asia, Dr. Medeiros offers a unique perspective on political and economic factors driving policy and regulatory developments across the region.

Notably, during the Obama administration, Dr. Medeiros served for six years on the staff of the National Security Council as Director for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia, and subsequently as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asia. In the latter role, Dr. Medeiros served as President Obama’s principal advisor on the Asia-Pacific region and was responsible for coordinating U.S. Asia policy across the areas of diplomacy, defense policy, economic policy, and intelligence. He was actively involved in all aspects U.S.-China relations for six years, including several U.S.-China summit meetings. He also served as policy advisor to Secretary Hank Paulson from 2007-2008, working on the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue at the Treasury Department.

More recently, Dr. Medeiros has drawn on his years of research and advisory work in his role as Managing Director for Asia-Pacific at Eurasia Group, working with multinational companies to provide them with analysis of regional developments. Prior to his time in government, Dr. Medeiros also worked for seven years as a senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, during which he authored a number of influential publications informing the study of Asia and, more specifically, the Chinese military and U.S. security policy.

In addition to his role as Senior Advisor, Dr. Medeiros concurrently serves as the Penner Family Chair in Asian Studies at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, where his research and teaching focuses on the international politics of East Asia, U.S.-China relations, and China’s foreign and national security policies. He also frequently appears in international media to comment on breaking developments across the region.

Dr. Medeiros holds a Ph.D. in international relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science, in addition to an M.Phil degree in international relations from the University of Cambridge (where he was a Fulbright Scholar), a Master of Arts in China studies from the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts in analytic philosophy from Bates College in Maine. He is married to Bernadette Meehan and they have one daughter, Amelia.

Gregg Walker is currently an Independent Director for Gorilla Technology.

Mr. Walker joined Muller & Monroe Asset Management as a Partner and Managing Director in July 2021 and leads the co-investment efforts of the firm as well as the firm’s New York City office. Mr. Walker founded G.A. Walker, LLC in July 2016 when he left his position as the Senior Vice President for Corporate Development at Sony Corporation of America (Sony), a position he had held since March 2009, and he has been the Managing Member of G.A. Walker, LLC since its inception.

Mr. Walker is currently a member of the Board of Vewd Software A/S and of Blue Whale Acquisition Corp I (a SPAC sponsored by Mubadala Capital). While serving as the Managing Member of G.A. Walker, LLC, Mr. Walker also served as the President and COO of Remarkable, LLC, a live entertainment company based in New York City, from 2017 until January 2021. When Remarkable, LLC invested in the Big Apple Circus in 2017, Mr. Walker added the role of CEO of the Big Apple Circus to his list of responsibilities and served as the CEO of the Big Apple Circus until January 2021. During Mr. Walker’s tenure as CEO, the Big Apple Circus achieved record levels of revenues.

At Sony, Mr. Walker worked across all of Sony’s business units including PlayStation, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, and Sony Electronics, and Mr. Walker had helped lead many major transactions and strategic efforts, including Sony’s purchase of the 50% of Sony/ATV Music Publishing previously owned by the Michael Jackson Estate. Mr. Walker served on the Board of Directors of movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) as well as on the Boards of EMI Music Publishing and Sony/ATV Music Publishing. In 2010, he was chosen by Crain’s New York Business as one of New York City’s 40 Under 40 Rising Stars.

Prior to joining Sony, Mr. Walker was Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions at Viacom for three years. Before, Viacom, Mr. Walker was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs in the investment banking division. Mr. Walker was at Goldman Sachs for nearly a decade.

Mr. Walker earned an undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a law degree from Yale Law School. In 2012, Mr. Walker was honored by Washington University as one of six alumni to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award, and Washington University honored him again in 2016 with the Alumnus of the Year Award for the New York City metro area.

Mr. Walker is the former President of the Levitt Foundation, the former Chairman of the Harlem YMCA (where his leadership resulted in the Harlem YMCA achieving the Transformational Leadership Award from the YMCA of New York City — an award that had only ever been awarded once before), and a member of the Board of Harlem RBI (now called “Dream”).

Keith Levy is an Independent Director for Gorilla Technology.

Mr. Levy is a venture capitalist and seasoned banker. His banking career spans over two decades. Most recently he was the head of Corporate Derivatives trading EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) for Bank of America. Mr. Levy started his banking career at Credit Suisse (CS) in 2000 and was there until joining Bank of America in 2019. In his last role at CS, Mr. Levy was head of Structured Finance for EMEA. With a focus on trading, risk management, balance sheet/capital optimization and trading technology for his group, Mr. Levy managed 45 billion USD of the firm’s balance sheet. 

During his time at Credit Suisse, Mr. Levy was twice awarded the Thought Leader and Culture Carrier award by the UK Executive Board. The award recognizes senior managing directors of the firm who exemplify values and leadership qualities of excellence.  

Mr. Levy has a wealth of experience in business building, risk management, innovation, thought leadership and regulatory matters. He has led trading and IT teams in building out novel trading and risk management enterprises across London, Switzerland, and the Americas.   

In April of 2022, Mr. Levy and a group of like-minded investors founded Visionario Venture Capital (VVC). The mission of VVC is to provide greater access to capital for both female and ethnic minority entrepreneurs. The fund focuses on fintech, healthcare technology and consumer products. VVC is a member of the Senior Advisory Board of Bank of America’s Global Breakthrough Labs Accelerator. In this capacity, Mr. Levy advises a global cohort of 35 fintech startups on growth strategies, capital raising, and platform development. 

In July of 2022, Mr. Levy joined the board of directors of JN Financial Group. JN Financial Group is a global banking and insurance enterprise with entities across the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, and the Caribbean. As a member of the board, Mr. Levy’s focus is on risk management, capital allocation and innovation.  Mr. Levy sits on the Risk Committee— and acts as a special advisor to the CEO for strategic acquisitions/ divestments. 

Mr. Levy holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Harvard University, and dual master’s degrees  
in physics and in financial engineering from the University of Michigan. He is a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), an organization of the highest- ranked Black executives in leading global enterprises. In 2020 he was recognized by the ELC as the International Executive of the year. Mr. Levy holds citizenship in the following three countries: the United Kingdom, Jamaica, and the United States. 

Thomas Sennhauser is an Independent Director for Gorilla Technology.

Mr. Sennhauser is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Business Lead for Networking and Communication at Intel Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), based in Singapore. Since January 2020, Mr. Sennhauser has been responsible for driving technology architecture and supporting key stakeholders through digital transformation in areas such as 5G and next-generation communications. From June 2018 to December 2019, Mr. Sennhauser served as Regional Technical Director for Networking and Communication at Intel, overseeing operations across APJ and China.

Prior to Intel, Mr. Sennhauser spent 18 years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), holding several key leadership positions. From 2014 to 2017, he was CTO and General Manager of the Enterprise Group APJ, where he led strategic sales, portfolio management and innovation initiatives for the Communications, Media and Entertainment (CME) sector. He also established HPE’s Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) businesses in APJ, oversaw Internet of Things (IoT) operations and founded the NFV lab in Korea.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Sennhauser held roles as Sales Specialist OSS APJ (2012-2014), where he managed pre-sales processes and solution differentiation, and Worldwide Principal Business Consultant (2004-2012), where he developed business models and methodologies for HPE’s telco consulting organisation. He began his career as a Program Manager & Project Manager at Swisscom from 1996 to 2000.

Mr. Sennhauser holds an Executive MBA in Business Engineering from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland and a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from Juventus Zurich.

In his spare time, Mr. Sennhauser enjoys skiing in the Swiss Alps, a passion that reflects his love for the outdoors and his Swiss heritage.

Since 2015, Bruce has invested in and worked primarily with startups and technology companies. He has helped companies with finance, strategy, and fundraising. His experience includes serving as CFO of SupportRoom, an AI-powered wellness software platform; acting as a director of Medefer, an A.I. platform that connects patients to specialist care across the U.K.; Chairman of Life & Soul Pictures, a film production company; and Advisor to Glassbox Media, Echobox and ConsolFreight. He has helped numerous companies with their finance and strategic plans, leading them to raise a cumulative £100 million in funding.

Since 2019, Bruce has been an advisor to Impress, a tech-powered orthodontic chain in Europe. From 2021 to 2024, he was the Country Manager for the U.K. and Director of Operations, responsible for finances, operations and regulations in the U.K.

From 2019 to 2022, Bruce worked with Kass Capital and was an advisor to Global SPAC before its de-SPAC transaction.

From 2009 to 2014, Bruce co-founded Verno Capital, an alternative investment firm focused on the markets of Russia and the former Soviet Union. There, he was a Portfolio Manager focused on the public equity markets and oversaw key client relationships in Europe. The funds where he was portfolio manager were ranked consistently in the top decile.

From 2005 to 2009, he was an equity portfolio manager at Kazimir Partners, an emerging markets fund manager with offices in Moscow and London. The funds where he was portfolio manager were ranked consistently in the top decile.

From 2003 to 2005, Bruce worked at Citigroup in London in the Fixed Income & F.X. division.

Bruce graduated with honours from the University of Chicago with an A.B. in Economics and History. He also received an MSc from the London School of Economics. He speaks fluent Russian.

In his spare time, Bruce continues to pursue his passion for languages, travel and mentoring young entrepreneurs.

Satish leads Gorilla’s solution strategy, ecosystem partnerships, and innovation-driven expansion across the United States, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru, and the Amazon-connected smart infrastructure corridor. With nearly 30 years of experience in product engineering, platform transformation, and applied emerging technologies, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the digital evolution of Fortune 500 companies, startups, and highly regulated industries.

Satish’s appointment reflects Gorilla’s commitment to scaling AI-powered urban systems, public safety initiatives, and digitally enabled infrastructure programs throughout the Americas. He brings a wealth of expertise to these efforts, including a proven track record of driving strategic growth and innovation.

Prior to joining Gorilla, Satish built an extensive leadership career at Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH), where he held senior roles within the firm’s $2 billion financial services portfolio. As a trusted advisor to client CxOs, he spearheaded initiatives in platform modernization, deep tech strategy, and Generative AI adoption. His responsibilities encompassed the U.S. and Latin America, managing numerous high-value accounts with portfolios exceeding $100 million. In his earlier role leading Cognizant’s InsuranceNext Labs, Satish championed innovation across telematics, IoT, blockchain consortiums, drone-as-a-service, and modern data platforms.

In addition to his private-sector achievements, Satish has contributed to fostering public-private collaboration. He recently served on the Board of Directors for Connecticut Insurance & Financial Services (CT IFS), a partnership designed to drive innovation, workforce development, and investment in emerging technologies in collaboration with the State of Connecticut.

Satish holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering. He has also completed the Professional Certificate in AI and Machine Learning from UC Berkeley Executive Education, combining technical fluency with strategic foresight to lead AI-driven transformation.

Gloria Chen is a legal professional with extensive experience in the electronics industry. She possesses a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property dispute resolution, and contract negotiation. Known for her strategic approach, Gloria has a successful track record in acquiring companies and managing complex legal matters. Currently, she serves as legal counsel at Gorilla Technology, a role she has held since 2023, where she plays a critical part in overseeing legal affairs and ensuring compliance across various business units. 

Since 2023, Gloria has been serving as Legal Counsel for Gorilla, responsible for managing and advising on a range of legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property issues, and contract negotiations. Her strategic legal counsel supports the company’s growth and helps to navigate complex global regulations and business challenges. 

From 2019 to 2023, Gloria served as Section Manager of the M&A Legal Department at a listed company supplying electronic components, connectors, cable assemblies, and applications for the automotive and medical sectors. She was responsible for successfully acquiring companies across China, Hong Kong, and Europe, resolving IP disputes, and negotiating contracts. Gloria also participated in patent litigation before the International Trade Commission (ITC). 

From 2012 to 2016, Gloria worked as a Patent Specialist at an IP firm, where she managed patent filings and provided legal services to clients worldwide. 

Gloria holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property from the University of Washington, Seattle, obtained in 2017. She is also admitted to the New York Bar. 

Outside of her professional life, Gloria enjoys hiking and reading, pursuing a balance of intellectual engagement and outdoor activity. 

Since 2023, Gloria has been serving as Legal Counsel for Gorilla, responsible for managing and advising on a range of legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property issues, and contract negotiations. Her strategic legal counsel supports the company’s growth and helps to navigate complex global regulations and business challenges. 

From 2019 to 2023, Gloria served as Section Manager of the M&A Legal Department at a listed company supplying electronic components, connectors, cable assemblies, and applications for the automotive and medical sectors. She was responsible for successfully acquiring companies across China, Hong Kong, and Europe, resolving IP disputes, and negotiating contracts. Gloria also participated in patent litigation before the International Trade Commission (ITC). 

From 2012 to 2016, Gloria worked as a Patent Specialist at an IP firm, where she managed patent filings and provided legal services to clients worldwide. 

Gloria holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property from the University of Washington, Seattle, obtained in 2017. She is also admitted to the New York Bar. 

Outside of her professional life, Gloria enjoys hiking and reading, pursuing a balance of intellectual engagement and outdoor activity. 

Alan Luo is an experienced technical expert with a strong product, project, and management background. He has over 25 years of experience in information security, big data analytics, machine learning and AI, telecommunication networks, and criminal investigations, with a consistent focus on designing and developing products and solutions in these areas.

Alan joined Gorilla as a Senior Software Engineer in 2003. He progressed into project management, product development, and business development roles. He now serves as a Senior Vice President, leading global research and development efforts at Gorilla. He has contributed to many of Gorilla’s key projects and product development efforts, including intelligent video surveillance and analytics solutions, cybersecurity solutions, quantum-safe communication systems, carrier-grade deep packet inspection and retention solutions, and data fusion solutions for law enforcement agencies.

Before joining Gorilla, Alan served as a Senior Software Engineer at Trend Micro from 2001 to 2003. There, he developed an efficient and reliable cross-platform data transmission system that was used to deploy antivirus patterns and engines in a complex enterprise environment.

He also worked as a Software Engineer at IpTrend between 2000 and 2001. He worked on a Linux-based all-in-one server appliance with built-in security features.

Alan holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Information Engineering (CSIE) and a Master’s Degree in CSIE from National Chiao Tung University in Hsinchu, Taiwan. He also holds cybersecurity certificates, including CISSP, CCSP, CEH, and CHFI.

In his spare time, Alan enjoys sports and frequently plays basketball, swims, cycles, and jogs. He also enjoys camping with family and friends in the mountains, finding peace of mind and relaxation.

Tofiq Qureshi is an accomplished technology leader with a background in business transformation and entrepreneurship. Having attended the MBA program at Imperial College London and holding a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from SSUET, Tofiq excels in translating complex business needs into effective technology-driven solutions. With over two decades of experience, he has consistently delivered organizational transformations, guiding strategic direction and developing new business models that enable sustainable change.

Tofiq has established strong relationships with senior executives across various industries, particularly within S&P 500 companies. From 2018 to 2024, he served as Director of Innvotec Limited, where he managed the assessment of portfolio companies and led new projects focused on exit strategies. He regularly reviewed and identified high-potential projects for further growth, helping to drive long-term success for his portfolio.

Between 2013 and 2018, Tofiq applied his technical expertise as an Enterprise Architect and Business Analyst for organizations such as Abacus Technology and Colsa-Global. His work involved aligning technology strategies with business objectives, managing vendor relationships, and leading critical data center migrations. His focus during this time was primarily on government and defense sectors, ensuring strategic alignment with their long-term technology needs.

Prior to that, from 2008 to 2013, Tofiq held key roles at Orange Business Services, where he served as both an Enterprise Architect and Senior Solution Consultant. He worked closely with C-suite executives to develop enterprise architecture frameworks and led large-scale cloud transformation initiatives for multinational clients, enhancing their operational efficiency and collaboration capabilities.

Earlier in his career, Tofiq worked as a Unified Communication Consultant at nscglobal Limited, where he was responsible for the implementation of Cisco UCC solutions and provided technical support for clients like Accenture. His career began at ATTI Arabia, where he oversaw the design and implementation of an Air Gap Network, setting the foundation for his expertise in telecommunications.

Between 2013 and 2016, Tofiq led the expansion of Poken Middle East Limited into the UAE and Saudi Arabia, raising investments and establishing offices across the region. His strategic oversight helped significantly grow the brand’s presence in the Middle Eastern market.
Tofiq’s combination of strategic, technical, and entrepreneurial skills has made him a respected leader in both the technology and venture capital industries.

Ram is Gorilla Technology’s Senior Vice President of Finance, bringing over 22 years of extensive experience in leading finance functions across international markets. He is recognised for his ability to enhance financial accuracy, ensure compliance, drive profitability and improve operational efficiency through innovative digital tools, data-driven analytics and process enhancements.

Since July 2022, Ram has served as the Regional Finance Director APAC and Director – India, at IFF (International Flavours & Fragrances), a U.S. listed global leader in the specialty chemicals and ingredients sector. At IFF, he optimised financial operations, reduced costs by $0.7Mn annually and improved efficiency across the APAC region. He developed strategic financial plans for long-term financial health, ensured compliance with global standards (US GAAP) and spearheaded digital transformation initiatives that enhanced productivity and accuracy by 20%.

From September 2019 to July 2024, Ram held the role of Sub Regional Controller for the India Subcontinent, managing budgeting, finalisation of accounts and financial reporting improvements. He also served as Finance Controller for IFF’s India operations, overseeing key sectors such as specialty chemicals, food and beverages and health sciences.

Prior to this, from June 2014 to January 2018, Ram was Assistant General Manager Finance at Raj Petro, a division of Brenntag Group, a major global player listed in the U.S. markets. There, he led financial restructuring, improving reporting accuracy and reducing costs by 15%. He also played a key role in SAP implementation and managed accounts, ensuring error-free audits and implementing financial technologies to boost capabilities.

Additionally, from June 2013 to May 2014, Ram was Senior Manager of Finance and Accounts at TAQA Group, an Abu Dhabi-based global energy company and has held senior finance roles at Vishay Precision Group and RAK Ceramics. There, he led fiscal strategies, managed comprehensive audits and ensured robust regulatory compliance. His efforts significantly improved financial reporting accuracy and reduced discrepancies, while his leadership bolstered the company’s financial protocols across its India operations.

Ram is a chartered member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). He holds an Executive Master’s in Business Administration (EMBA) from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and has completed a Senior Leadership Program (SLP) at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A). Additionally, Ram is a Certified Treasury & Forex Manager and a Project Management Institute (PMI) member.

Bala Vummidi brings over two decades of diverse HR leadership experience spanning global IT organizations and entrepreneurial ventures. He joined Gorilla Technology with a sharp vision to build a high-performing, people-first culture that aligns closely with the company’s business goals.

Bala has deep expertise across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Experience, Workforce Planning, Digital HR Transformation, Compensation, Campus Hiring, M&A, and more. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in scaling teams globally, building HR systems from the ground up, and leading transformation with agility and empathy. What distinguishes Bala is his unique combination of strategic thinking, entrepreneurial experience, and mindset, as well as people-centric leadership. He believes that HR must function as a business partner and is passionate about data-driven decision-making, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) advocacy, and next-generation talent development.

Since 2025, Bala has been serving as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Human Resources at Gorilla Technology, where he leads the global people strategy. His focus is on embedding a people-first mindset across all functions, strengthening the Gorilla employer brand, and ensuring that HR practices are aligned from vision to execution.

At Gorilla, he is driving transformation through sharper global hiring, stronger performance management, and enhanced cross-functional collaboration. He also plays a key role in building cultural consistency across regions and shaping future leadership to foster a unified, performance-driven, and future-ready organization.

Prior to joining Gorilla, from 2021 to May 2025, Bala served as the Vice President & Global Head of HR at SRM Technologies. Under his leadership, the company grew from 450 to over 1,300 employees in under four years, achieved a Great Place to Work certification, and launched four in-house HR tech products in collaboration with academic institutions. His efforts were recognized with accolades such as the T A Pai Young HR Leader Award and the HR Innovation Leader Award.

His professional journey also includes impactful roles at Cognizant and TCS, where he contributed to global HR initiatives and enterprise-wide talent programs.

From 2015 to 2021, Bala pursued his entrepreneurial journey, founding and leading consulting and HR strategy firms. During this phase, he wore multiple hats as an entrepreneur. He partnered with clients to lead organizational transformation initiatives and build scalable, future-ready people practices. This experience enriched his business acumen, sharpened his problem-solving capabilities, and reinforced his belief in agile, people-centric HR as a true business enabler.

Earlier in his career, Bala held key HR roles at Cognizant Technology Solutions (2007–2015) and gained foundational experience at Sundaram Group, Tata Consultancy Services, and Marks & Spencer. During this phase, he developed strong expertise across HR, talent acquisition, talent management, M&A, Campus Operations, workforce planning, employee engagement, HR analytics, and HR technology implementation. He was instrumental in streamlining processes, enhancing the employee experience, and developing scalable, compliant HR frameworks.

Bala holds an Engineering degree from Madras University and an MBA in Human Resources and Change Management from Cardiff University, UK. He is a certified Rewards Professional from AON Hewitt and an active member of the NHRD Chennai chapter.

Bala is also a recognized thought leader in the HR community, frequently speaking at platforms such as NASSCOM, CHRO Forum, Economic Times HR, and other HR summits. He regularly contributes insights on the future of work and HR practices.

Outside of work, he enjoys trekking, car drives, cricket, and cooking experiments in the kitchen.

Namratha is Gorilla Technology’s Senior Director of Human Resources, bringing over 24 years of extensive experience in global HR operations, corporate governance, and strategic business transformation. She is recognised for her ability to lead HR functions across sectors such as Legal Process Outsourcing, Technology Services, Prepress & Design, and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) for the medical sector.

Since September 2024, Namratha has driven HR strategy and operations within a global technology environment, focusing on workforce planning, leadership development, compliance with labour laws, and corporate governance across multiple geographies. Her role includes driving change management initiatives and optimising HR functions for operational excellence.

From November 2023 to July 2024, Namratha served as Director of Operations – HR Shared Services at Pride Technologies LLC, overseeing a 150-member division managing HR operations, payroll, and employee life cycle management for 3250 employees across India and the Philippines. Her efforts in improving operational workflows and governance models led to significant improvements in service delivery.

Before this, from October 2018 to November 2023, Namratha was Head of HR Shared Services at Inscribe Graphics Ltd., where she was responsible for managing HR operations, statutory compliance, and business transformation initiatives. She successfully led strategic projects, risk management efforts, and enhanced service delivery frameworks.

Additionally, Namratha has held leadership roles at URSG Pvt. Ltd., managing HR and legal shared services, as well as serving in key HR functions at India Healthcare Solutions, OKS Group, and Aon Hewitt. Her responsibilities in these roles included handling due diligence, business transformation, and strategic HR planning across multiple global locations.

Namratha holds a Law degree (LLB Hons) and an MBA from the UK. She pursued postgraduate studies in International HRM at Kingston University, UK, and specialised in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at the University of California, Berkeley. She is certified in Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School, holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from KPMG, and is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Felix Song is a proven technology leader in advanced technology solutions, with a strong focus on AI, Video IoT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation in the public sector. With over 22 years of experience, he has led the development and deployment of AI-powered video analytics and cybersecurity solutions for large-scale, mission-critical projects across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Felix has played a pivotal role in advancing intelligent video surveillance technologies and driving smart security transformation. His leadership extends beyond technical execution to forging strategic business partnerships across industries and geographies, positioning him as a key contributor to next-generation public safety and digital infrastructure initiatives. 

Since 2023, Felix has been serving as Gorilla’s Senior Vice President of Customer Success. He oversees the successful deployment of AI-driven video surveillance and security systems. He plays a key role in ensuring client satisfaction, project success, and the continued expansion of Gorilla’s solutions across various regions and sectors. Throughout his 22-year career at Gorilla, Felix has held a range of senior positions and has been responsible for driving the company’s growth in AI and Video IoT, fostering strategic partnerships, and leading large-scale deployments in multiple regions.

From 2017 to 2022, Felix was Vice President of Video IoT BU in Gorilla Technology. He spearheaded the end-to-end development and deployment of AI-driven video analytics and smart city solutions, leading cross-functional teams across product management, R&D, systems integration, and field operations. He played a central role in shaping product features based on real-world customer requirements, driving the evolution of Gorilla’s core technologies to meet emerging market demands. He also directed complex technical presales activities and led the successful execution of large-scale, mission-critical deployments across government and enterprise sectors. He ensured strategic alignment between solution delivery and the company’s long-term product roadmap, resulting in accelerated time-to-market, improved customer satisfaction, and expanded market presence.

From 2012 to 2016, Felix was Director of Video Broadcasting Solutions in Gorilla Technology Group. He led the development and global deployment of digital broadcast solutions, delivering innovative products adopted by major international media organizations, including National Geographic Channel and the Fox Network Group. He successfully drove product innovation from concept to implementation, enabling media clients to transition to next-generation digital broadcasting with enhanced operational efficiency, streamlined workflows, and scalable system architecture for multinational rollout.  

Before joining Gorilla, Felix honed his expertise as a Lead Engineer at Trend Micro from 2000 to 2003, where he led large-scale enterprise product development initiatives. This role provided him with a strong foundation in enterprise system architecture, development, and deployment, further shaping his capabilities in managing complex, high-impact projects.

Felix holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from National Cheng Kung University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from National Cheng Kung University. 

Outside of work, Felix is an avid bridge player, appreciating the strategic challenges and teamwork the game requires. These qualities have also shaped his professional leadership style and approach to project management, where strategic thinking and collaboration are key to success. 

Jackie Wang is an energetic and dedicated leader with over 20 years of experience in international business leadership, sales management, and edge AI market development. His extensive track record spans global markets including Europe, EMEA, and APAC, where he has built high-performing teams and established long-standing partnerships to drive strategic growth. He is highly skilled in Edge AI business modeling, AIoT solution development, channel sales, strategic negotiations, and managing cross-regional teams with a multicultural perspective.

Jackie currently serves as General Manager of Asia for Gorilla. In this role, he leads the company’s regional strategy across key Asian markets, identifying new growth opportunities, forging high-impact partnerships, and driving sales expansion. Jackie plays a critical role in aligning operations with Gorilla’s broader global vision, ensuring that regional execution supports sustained growth and market leadership. His leadership focuses on unlocking scalable revenue streams, deepening customer relationships, and accelerating the company’s presence throughout Asia.

From 2013 to 2025, Jackie served as the Head of the Edge AI Business Unit at Lanner Electronics, where he led the go-to-market strategy, ecosystem partnerships, and product-market alignment across the APAC and EMEA regions. His team played a crucial role in driving the adoption of Edge AI solutions in sectors such as smart manufacturing, security surveillance, and intelligent transportation.

As Regional Sales Director of Europe, Jackie also successfully established Lanner Europe B.V. in the Netherlands, setting up operational, channel, and product strategy from the ground up. His leadership contributed to achieving double-digit annual revenue growth and expanding the brand’s footprint in the EU region.

Jackie began his career with Nokia Corporation from 2005 to 2011, where he managed national sales and distributor networks, particularly in the telecom and enterprise mobility sectors, contributing significantly to Nokia’s retail success in the USA.

Jackie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside, bringing a solid academic foundation to their commercial and technical insights.

Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys playing basketball, which he considers the perfect balance to release stress and stay actively engaged through exercise.

Andru Chiang is an accomplished technology leader with expertise in artificial intelligence, video IoT, cybersecurity, and public sector innovation. 

With a strong background in computer science, he excels in driving strategic business growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leading technology transformation initiatives. With over 22 years of experience, Andru has consistently delivered innovative and commercially successful solutions, contributing significantly to market expansion across smart cities, telecommunications, and public safety. 

Currently, Andru serves as Vice President of Pres-sales in Taiwan for Gorilla Technology, where he leads growth strategy in Taiwan, overseeing high-impact initiatives and strategic partnerships across both the public and private sectors. Under his leadership, the company has secured key contracts with government agencies and large enterprises, significantly accelerating Gorilla’s presence in mission-critical domains. 

From 2017–2022, Andru was Gorilla’s Presales Director & Director of Projects. He led cross-functional teams in delivering AI-driven video analytics and smart city solutions. Oversaw technical presales and large-scale project execution for major accounts, aligning customer needs with Gorilla’s evolving product strategy. 

He also served as the Head of Business Development and Video Surveillance Solutions from 2012 to 2016. He led regional business development efforts for video surveillance solutions, building strategic alliances and expanding Gorilla’s market competitiveness in the Asia-Pacific region through tailored product offerings. 

Andru began his career at Gorilla Technology in 2003 as an R&D engineer and quickly progressed into leadership roles. He played a key role in developing the company’s early AI-based video analytics and smart policing technologies, laying the foundation for Gorilla’s long-term product vision and innovation roadmap. 

Andru holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of San Francisco (2002) and a B.A. in Computer Science and Information Engineering from National Chiao Tung University (1998). 

Outside of his professional life, Andru is an avid basketball enthusiast and a dedicated follower of professional sports. He brings the values of teamwork, discipline, and competitive spirit from the court into his leadership approach. 

Will Addison is an innovative business leader with over 18 years of experience spanning technology, product development, entrepreneurship, strategy and corporate development. Currently serving as Vice President of Business Growth & Innovation at Gorilla Technology, he is instrumental in driving strategic initiatives, leading sales activities and fostering innovation across diverse markets. With a career that bridges startups and global enterprises, Will is known for shaping market trajectories, driving product expansion, executing sales strategies and forging strategic partnerships that accelerate business growth. 

Since 2022, will has served as Vice President of Business Growth & Innovation. In this role, Will leads regional expansion efforts across EMEA & the Americas, driving strategic partnerships, spearheading innovation initiatives, and identifying new market opportunities. His work directly supports the company’s commercial strategy and long-term positioning in AI and data-driven technologies. 

From 2014 to 2022, Will was the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of SeeQuestor. Under his leadership, the company became a pioneer in video AI for security and surveillance, establishing new industry benchmarks for performance and usability & a wide customer base including intelligence agencies, law enforcement & critical infrastructure. 

Since 2020, Will has served as Co-founder & and a Director of Scientific Venture Partners. As a founding director, Will helps discover, launch, and scale breakthrough technology companies built on novel, disruptive intellectual property. The firm focuses on ventures addressing large, unmet market needs—often in frontier domains—where scientific innovation drives commercial success. 

From 2010 to 2020, Will served as a director at Anglo Scientific, a venture capital firm dedicated to founding and building high-tech businesses in public safety, communications, and healthcare. 

From 2013 to 2015, Will co-founded Apta Biosciences, a company specializing in the development and commercialization of synthetic antibody alternatives for diagnostics and therapeutics. 

From 2007 to 2010, Will worked as an Analyst in Mergers & Acquisitions at Lehman Brothers & Barclays Capital. In this high-stakes financial role, Will built a strong foundation in deal structuring, corporate finance, and strategic transactions, working on complex cross-border deals and advising senior leadership teams. 

After graduating with an MA from the University of Oxford, Will spent time teaching at Eton College, developing communication and leadership skills that continue to inform his mentoring work today. 

Will is also an active mentor to early-stage founders and remains closely involved with innovation communities. He is a co-founder & currently serves on the boards of Mantacus Inc., Qbiotix Ltd, and Tharos Ltd.  

Outside work, he enjoys skiing, fly fishing, and spending time with his family. 

Vicky Yang is an experienced financial leader with a 26-year accounting, auditing, and strategic financial management career. She delivers precise, compliant, business-aligned financial operations while fostering internal control and process optimization.  

Since 2023, Vicky has been serving as an Associate Director of Finance for Gorilla Technology and leads Taiwan’s finance and accounting team. In this role, she oversees daily financial operations, strengthens internal controls, and supports strategic planning. Her leadership has been instrumental in aligning financial processes with the company’s evolving goals and ensuring fiscal discipline across departments. Before this, Vicky served the company as a Senior Accounting Manager from 2002 to 2019 and a Senior Finance Manager from 2019 to 2023.  

From 1997 to 2003, Vicky served as a Lead Auditor for Moore Stephens and led construction, engineering, manufacturing, and trade audits. She managed audit teams and client relationships, including publicly listed companies, ensuring adherence to international accounting standards.  

Vicky holds a Bachelor’s Degree with a Major in Accounting from Taipei Shih Chien University, where she achieved excellent academic performance. 

In her spare time, she enjoys reading management books, watching films, and exploring new knowledge and innovative solutions. 

Venkatesh Kannappan is a seasoned Digital Transformation leader with over 27 years of experience in driving business growth by leading high-impact sales and presales strategies, building high-performance teams, and delivering impactful digital solutions.

Venkatesh currently serves as Gorilla Technology’s Senior Vice President for Strategic Programmes, where he leads enterprise-level strategic initiatives aligned with the organization’s long-term goals.

From 2021 to 2024, he worked with SRM Technologies, serving as Vice President and Global Head of their Digital Practice Business Unit. He managed the P&L and led a global team of Sales, CoE, Presales, and Delivery functions. He drove digital transformation for marquee clients, built strategic relationships with C-suite executives, and established industry-focused Centers of Excellence (CoEs) across key domains and technologies. His leadership strengthened GTM strategies, improved delivery excellence, and fostered a high-performing, innovation-driven culture.

From 2017 to 2021, Venkatesh served as Presales Head at DXC Technology and later at Gainwell Technologies. He led strategic business development initiatives for US Medicaid customers, including renewals, upselling, and cross-selling, while advising on build, buy, or partner decisions to craft differentiated offerings. He also managed a high-performing team that drove winning proposals for pursuits exceeding $100 million, utilizing sharp value propositions and competitive strategies. He defined and executed solutions across AI/ML, Data, Cloud, and App Modernization.

From 2014 to 2017, Venkatesh served as Senior Delivery Manager for Hewlett Packard Enterprise and led the implementation of a Modular MMIS for the State of Kansas. He directed product development for an advanced analytics tool as a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solution.
From 2007 to 2014, he served as a Delivery Manager for Hewlett Packard, where he led a global team in delivering service excellence, consulting, and data strategy to CVS Caremark customers, enhancing their Health Management Systems and driving business growth.

From 2003 to 2007, as Project Lead at Covansys, he was responsible for designing scalable and robust Data Warehouse (DWH) platforms for clients such as PepsiCo, State Street, Goldman Sachs, Baylor, Medco, and Sony.

From 2000 to 2003, he worked as a System Engineer at GECIS, where he designed scalable architectures, integrated data workflows, and ensured seamless reporting and analytics capabilities to support the company’s business operations.

He began his career in 1998, working as a programmer on application and web development projects for several start-ups until 2000.

Venkatesh earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bharathiar University (1994–1998) and holds certifications in PMP, PSM, TOGAF, and Lean Sigma.

Outside of work, Venkatesh enjoys hosting weekend BBQs, creating LEGO masterpieces with his child, trying out new recipes, watching sci-fi and adventure films, and exploring parks and trails with his family.