Talis Management Team

Dave joined Talis in June 2003 from SurfKitchen Inc, a Venture Capital backed wireless mobile software startup based in Zurich and London. As Chief Technology Officer he worked with the founders and management team to refine their technology and business strategy to position the company for growth with early adopting customers, strategic partners and investors. Previously, he worked for The Sage Group plc (one of the world's leading business software providers) as CTO and before that as Research and Development Director for Sage (UK) Ltd. After joining Talis in June 2003, Dave took responsibility for the company's products, services and infrastructure before taking the role of CEO in September 2004. He leads the senior management team and as part of the executive team, is responsible for defining and communicating the company's business and technology strategy. Dave has a BSc in Mathematics and a Postgraduate qualification in Mathematics and Physical Education.

Justin joined Talis in January 2000 from Morse Group plc, a leading European technology supplier. After receiving his Master of Physics from Oxford University, Justin joined IBM working first in the defence and aerospace sector for the British Army and later for Natwest Bank. Justin left IBM to join an internet start up company based at Birmingham University where he was involved in product development, marketing and business strategy. Justin, is responsible for the Applications division of Talis and for Group strategy.

Ian joined Talis in June 2005 having worked as an independent technology consultant since 1995. During that time as well as consulting for multi-national corporations including Sony and Worldcom he founded three technology start-ups in the areas of large scale search, syndication and semantic web architectures. Ian is responsible for Talis' Platform division, engagement with the developer community and coordinates involvement with standards bodies. Ian holds a BSc in Theoretical Physics, from the University of London.

Prior to joining Talis in 2004, Sarah worked in various roles in the Higher Education sector and the software industry, including recently at Dynix Library Systems. At Talis she is responsible for all aspects of people development including Culture, Human Resources, Health and Safety and Corporate Social Responsibility. Sarah has a BA (Hons) in Library and Information Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Ceri joined Talis in May 2005 from Sentient Learning, a provider of e-learning solutions to academic institutions. With a Masters degree in Marketing and a Postgraduate Diploma with the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ceri has worked with a diverse range of small to medium sized enterprises providing strategic direction and executing marketing strategies for new business development. At Talis, Ceri leads the marketing team and is responsible for all aspects of marketing, brand management and communications.