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 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.

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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”).

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. 

Dr. Raj Natarajan is Gorilla Technology’s current Chief Technology Officer​. From 2005-2022 Raj has led multiple efforts inside of Microsoft in various roles ranging from Engineering to Product Management. His former position of Senior Director of Product Management he developed a new product portfolio within Dynamics focused on helping contact centers realize their Digital Transformation goals. Prior to this he has built and managed various products like Data Analytics for Windows Phone, Microsoft Push Notification Service, Windows Media enablement for Streaming and mobile Digital Rights Management, Zune to name of few. Prior to joining Microsoft in 2005, Raj ran the professional services division at Loudeye Corporation where in he oversaw the commercialization of Loudeye’s B2B music and video infrastructure, launching notable music stores like O2 Germany, MSN Music, Wurlitzer Jukebox etc. Much of his work there translated into the foundation for Nokia’s own music service infrastructure. From 2004 and 2005 Raj served as the VP of Mobile solutions at Vidiator Technologies a fully owned subsidiary of Hutchison.  He helped create industry leading solutions for video streaming based on H.264 with dynamic bandwidth adaptation which powered the network operators 3’s core multimedia delivery system across Europe. He also launched services in HK and UK based on real-time 3D rendering for mobile delivering news snippets and horoscopes on 3’s platform. From 2001 to 2004, Raj was instrumental in setting up and running engineering for LockStream Corporation who specialized in Digital Rights Management for mobile multimedia devices. He helped create a Content Management system that was central to rights protecting content and delivering the requisite content and licenses to mobile devices on the fly. This was accompanied by SDK’s and applications that were developed and embedded into Motorola devices and Ti Chipsets. Commercialization of this technology was witnessed by Emma.FM and widely deployed across the network operator 3’s European subsidiaries. Raj is an alumnus of Seattle University where in he completed his Management of Business Administration (2010) and his Doctoral dissertation in Education and Leadership (2018).  Raj serves as an Adjunct Faculty at Seattle University’s Albers School of Management since 2016, teaching Information Systems, Advanced Python Programming for Data Analytics and courses on Teams Creativity and Decision Making. He has a Bachelor of Engineering (1995) from the University of Madras in Computer Science.

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.

Mohan Raj Kumar is Gorilla Technology’s Chief Delivery Officer.

With more than 27 years of experience in information communications technology, Telecom and networking, Mohan Raj Kumar’s record of catapulting enterprises to innovate in fast-evolving landscapes up and down the value chain is unparalleled.

He creates compelling value propositions that best meet customer needs and continues to do so as Gorilla’s Global Head of Customer Success.

Gloria Chen has served as Associate General Counsel of the Company since April of 2023.

Prior to joining Gorilla, Gloria had four-year in-house legal counsel experiences in a listed company supplying electronic components, connectors, cable assemblies, automotive and medical applications. Holding the role of a Section Manager of M&A Legal Department, she assisted in successfully acquiring companies across China, Hong Kong, and Europe. Other than that, she has extensive experiences in resolving IP disputes and contract negotiation, including participation in a patent litigation before the ITC. Before her career as in-house legal counsel, Gloria served as a Patent Specialist in IP firm specializing on patent filing and related legal service for clients worldwide.

Gloria is admitted to the N.Y. bar, and she graduated with Intellectual Property LL.M. from University of Washington, Seattle in 2017.

Alan is Gorilla’s current SVP of Technology.

He has been with Gorilla since 2003 and in 2019, he became the Chief Technology Officer. From 2011 to 2019, he served as Vice President of Security Convergence.

Prior to his roles at Gorilla, he was the Supervisor Software Engineer of Trend Management Infrastructure.

Mr. Luo graduated from National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan with a Bachelor of Computer Science degree. He also continued at National Chiao Tung University and graduated with a Masters of Computer Sciencep.

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.

Sudha brings over 26 years of exemplary HR leadership experience, making her a pivotal force in strategic talent management, change management, and cultural transformation. As Executive Vice President – HR at Gorilla Technology, she is at the helm of fostering a progressive, people-centric culture, where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Prior to joining Gorilla, Sudha served as HR Director at Novo Nordisk from April 2018 to May 2023, where she spearheaded critical HR initiatives across the organisation in a hybrid environment. Based in Bengaluru, India, she was instrumental in driving strategic planning, employee engagement, employer branding, and performance management. Her expertise in labour and employment law and disciplinary actions played a key role in ensuring smooth operational execution across diverse teams.

Before Novo Nordisk, Sudha held the role of Director of HR at AstraZeneca from August 2014 to June 2016, where she led the HR function for the Chennai area. She was responsible for developing compensation and benefits structures, fine-tuning HR policies, and advancing employee relations, with a focus on aligning talent strategies with broader business objectives.

Sudha’s previous tenure at Fiserv from September 2011 to August 2014 as General Manager/Director of HR saw her oversee complex HR strategies that improved performance management, enhanced communication across departments, and cultivated a cohesive, high-performance work environment.

At CashEdge Inc., where she served as General Manager/Director of HR from June 2010 to August 2014, she played a vital role in overseeing employer branding, ensuring compliance with labour laws, and managing disciplinary actions. Her leadership in employee relations helped build a more engaged and motivated workforce.

Sudha holds an MBA in HR from Symbiosis and is certified in leadership from IIMB. She is also professionally established with industry-leading certifications, including MBTI, DISC (Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst), and Insights Discovery.

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.

Felix Song is the current SVP of Customer Success for Gorilla Technology. 

Mr. Song has been working at Gorilla since 2003 and in 2019 he became the company’s Chief Solutions Officer. From 2011 to 2019, Mr. Song served as Vice President of the Broadcasting Solutions and Services Dept. and from 2009 to 2011, he served as the same unit’s Director. Prior to 2009, he served in various roles at Gorilla.

Mr. Song graduated from the National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree and received his Master of Science in Computer Science Group of Electrical Engineering from the National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan.

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).

Andru Chiang is Gorilla’s current Vice President of Business Growth.

He has actively participated in numerous major projects related to AI, video IoT, cyber security, criminal investigations, and big data analytics in his career.

Andru earned his B.A. in Computer Science & Information Engineering from National Chiao Tung University in 1998 and a Master of Computer Science from the University of San Francisco in 2002.

Will Addison is an innovative business leader with a distinguished background in technology, entrepreneurship, sales and corporate development. Currently serving as the Vice President of Business Growth for European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) regions at Gorilla Technology, Will is instrumental in driving strategic initiatives, leading sales activities, and fostering innovation across diverse markets. As co-founder & COO of SeeQuestor, Will pioneered video artificial intelligence solutions for public safety and national intelligence. Creating and delivering products to market that now form a central tenet of Gorilla’s portfolio.

Throughout his career, Will has also contributed to advancing technology and innovation. He is the Co-founder & Director of Scientific Venture Partners, an organization dedicated to founding and building high-tech businesses in public safety, communications, and healthcare. He currently serves on the Boards of Mantacus Inc., Qbiotix Ltd, and Tharos Ltd.
Will holds an MA from Oxford University.