Techlightenment, Social Media Experts

People

People

Techlightenment now has over 40 employees. The management team, like the company itself, is made up of individuals from varied backgrounds and competencies.

Arjuna Gihan Fernando

Arjuna Gihan Fernando (co-founder and co-CEO)

With over 10 years experience in the technology and CRM sector, Gi is one of the co-founders of Techlightenment. He has been deeply involved in the conceptualisation and implementation of TL’s SocialCRM strategy. Gi is a regular speaker at industry conferences and is regarded as a thought leader on the use of social networking data.

Ankur Shah

Ankur Shah (co-founder and co-CEO)

Following a previous career as a Barrister, Ankur was previously involved with work with the UNHCR and the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He is deeply involved in TL’s Alchemy product and also the company’s international work. Like Gi, Ankur is also a regular speaker in both technology and media conferences. He is focussed on building out a number of the company’s social analytics and data products.

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Andrew Johnson (Chairman)

An INSEAD MBA and graduate of LSE, Andrew has been deeply involved in the data and CRM space for well over 20 years. He was a founder of the Dataforce Group and continues to advise many companies in the space. He is actively involved in assisting the TL Board in managing its international growth and expansion of its data products.

Paul Smith

Paul Smith (Managing Director)

As one of Microsoft’s leading employees in the UK and active on accounts such as the BBC, Paul has a wide and varied background in technology. He also has significant experience in the technology and advertising sector and in particular targeted advertising. Paul is MD of Techlightenment and in particular is responsible for bringing SocialCRM to market.

Tim Parfitt

Tim Parfitt (Finance Director)

Tim has worked with Techlightenment since 2009. He has over 10 years experience as a finance director working with start-ups and entrepreneurial growing businesses in a variety of sectors. Tim is responsible for financial control and reporting at Techlightenment.