Talis Board Members

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.

Dr Peter Knight obtained a First Class Honours Degree in Physics, University of York and was awarded a DPhil in Experimental Solid State Physics in 1972. Progressing from Senior Lecturer in Physics, Plymouth Polytechnic, to Head of Combined Studies in 1982, Dr Knight advanced to Deputy Director at Lancashire Polytechnic in 1985. Additionally, Dr Knight served on a number of national committees and elected a National President of the National Association of Teachers in Higher and Further Education for two years, before his appointment to one of fifteen founder members of the Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council.

In 2003 he was appointed by the Secretary of State for Defence as a member of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body, charged with ensuring that pay was sufficient to recruit, retain and motivate service personnel. Dr Knight also holds honorary degrees from the universities of Aston, Middlesex, University Of Central England and York and he received the award of Commander of the British Empire for services to Higher Education in 1995. He retired from the vice chancellorship of UCE in December 2006.