Meet the Team
Founded by Dr Dan Daly and Dr Robin Taylor in 2019, Occuity has grown quickly into a world leader in the field of optical technology. By recruiting the best and brightest minds in fields ranging from optical engineering to industrial design, medical commerce to finance. Occuity's strength is founded on the combination of the best people, innovative patented technology and a clear vision.
Senior Leadership Team
Dan Daly
Founder & CEO
Dr. Dan Daly PhD, MBA, CPhys, MInstP, Chief Executive Officer, has studied and worked in the field of optical metrology and opto-electronics for over 25 years.
Robin Taylor
Founder & CTO
Dr Robin Taylor has worked in the field of medical device development for over 15 years, 10 of which were developing advanced optical measurement techniques.
Mark Jenkins
COO
A serial entrepreneur and angel investor, Mark has a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics and worked in various development roles prior to starting his first software business in 1989.
Daniele De Iuliis
Design Director
Daniele joined Occuity after 27-years in Apple's world-class industrial design team and leaving behind a legacy of iconic products that helped change the consumer electronics world forever.
Daniel Quirke
Commercial Director
Daniel has worked in the medical device field for over 40 years, working both in clinical and research labs and on clinical trials before moving on to commercial roles.
Leigh Woolley
CFO
Leigh is an experienced CFO with a background in multinational technology businesses. Prior to 2001 he held a series of FD roles in large telecoms businesses, including spells in the US and in Europe.
Key Personnel
James Reynolds
Chief Optical Engineer
James is a senior optical engineer with over 30 years’ experience in R&D within a wide range of industries.
Derek Bean
Programme Director
Derek is a result driven professional, proactive and agile technical programme manager with more than 22 years of international experience.
Sharon Branch
Quality Manager
With 12 years’+ experience within the ophthalmic and medical device industry, Sharon specialises in ISO 13485, the mandatory Quality Management System for Medical Devices.
Lesley Parry-Jones
Senior Development Engineer
Lesley has a DPhil in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Oxford and extensive experience in the design, fabrication, testing and demonstration of fluidic devices.
Jade Smith
Development Engineer
With an MSc in BioMedical Engineering, Jade is part of the design and development team. Her extensive knowledge covers both mechanical and electrical applications.
Jamie Serjeant
Mechanical Engineer
Jamie holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Bristol University and is part of the design and development team at Occuity where his specialism is in design engineering.
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Piotr Laszczak
Sr Embedded Engineer
After completing his PhD in Biomedical Engineering in 2016, he was recognised with the William James award by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Magdalena Kowalska
Embedded Engineer
Having studied for a degree in Biomedical Engineering at AGH, Magdalena continued her studies with a masters in biomedical, bioelectronics and biomechanics
Senior Systems Engineer
Chris Hughes
Although officially retired, with more than 30 years of researching experience, he continues to assist Occuity with topics related to the optical fibre subassemblies of the confocal system.
Maciej Mackowiak
Process Engineer
Maciej holds a MSc in Chemical Engineering and working experience in electronics, medical devices and R&D of opto-mechanical systems for augmented and virtual realities.
Piotr Walaszek
Firmware and Electronics Engineer
After 13 years in electronics, delivering solutions for automotive and emergency lighting industries, he is now focusing on the medical device industry.
Monica Giudice
Digital Marketing Creative
Digital Marketing and creativity lover. After a Bachelor in Marketing she opted for a Master course in "Marketing and Global Markets". Inspired by teamwork and curiosity.
Theresa Bowers
Finance Manager
Theresa is a qualified accountant and fellow of the ACCA and IFA, with over twenty years commercial and private accounting experience in the UK and globally.
Anna Signoretto
Digital Marketing Communications
Anna is a proactive and internationally-oriented Business Administration student, passionate and determined to have a successful career.
Beverley Thomson
Recruitment Manager
After 14 years in talent acquisition, she culminated her career founding and running her own search firm in the City. Beverley began her career as an Equity Analyst for the UK markets.
