Meet the Emu Mob

Emus are fast and have amazing eyesight, perfect for staying sharp in high-pressure environments.  At Emu Analytics, we build software that gives transport operators the same edge: the visibility and speed to run smarter, faster, and more sustainable operations.

Based in the UK, Emu Analytics provide real-time geospatial digital twins to transport operators worldwide. Our software helps airlines, airports, and rail operators improve resilience, enhance safety, cut costs, and reduce environmental impact by optimising operations.

With our unique visual alerting dashboards, we enable critical decision-making through real-time scenario analysis.

Founded in 2015, Emu Analytics is a trusted by industry leaders such as British Airways, London Gatwick, the UK Civil Aviation Authority, Qantas, and LNER, delivering a business-critical platform for their operations.

A proud history of innovation and collaboration

Leadership team

Matthew Hopkinson

Chair of the Board

With a wealth of experience and commercial expertise gained within several SMEs that have successfully established themselves within the data analytics sectors, Matthew brings invaluable leadership and strategic insight to the Emu Analytics board. He plays a pivotal role in shaping our company's direction and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

When he's not in the office, Matthew is a keen hobby photographer.

Richard Vilton

CEO

Richard brings significant experience gained across three decades of strategy and technology roles within companies that include KPMG Consulting, Atos and Vodafone, as well as setting up and running a number of small businesses along the way before co-founding Emu Analytics.

With a degree in Geography, a career in data and technology, and a major coffee habit (that led him to setting up his own coffee-shop) he combines these skills to steer Emu Analytics forward and upwards.


Contact details:

Richard.Vilton@emu-analytics.com

Jon Smith

Chief Product Officer

Jon is a co-founder of Emu Analytics and leads the technical delivery of our software, ensuring that our clients receive the absolute best technical delivery of our Flo.w implementations, and that expectations are always exceeded.

Having worked previously for Accenture and Vodafone, in a range of technology and data related roles, Jon brings considerable experience to the team.

Literally a Rocket Scientist (MPhys in Space Science), Jon is also a keen marathon runner, cyclist, and dog owner.

Emilie Bagneres

Head of Operations

Emilie ensures that everything at Emu runs seamlessly. From refining processes to optimising team workflows, she keeps operations aligned with our mission to provide the best digital twin technology to our customers. With over 10 years’ experience in business operations, Emilie excels at building scalable operations that drive growth. When not keeping things on track, she loves spending time outdoors, or unwinding in a great restaurant with excellent food and wine.

Eva Fryer

Head of Commercial

Eva drives Emu's growth and is an expert at connecting people with software that helps organisations make smarter, faster decisions with digital twin software. Eva brings over a decade of experience in sales and customer strategy across travel, technology, and mobility, with roles at British Airways and easyJet, as well as running her own stores selling gorgeous baby clothes. So she's not just good at spotting big opportunities, but also tiny treasures!

Roy Davies

Board Advisor - (Technology Strategy)

As a co-founder of the company, Roy has played a key role in shaping its growth and technical operations. Now serving as Board Advisor (Technology Strategy), Roy provides strategic guidance and insight to the Board of Directors to help align technology and operational decisions with long-term business objectives.With a first-class degree in mathematics and a background in the telecoms sector, having held technology and strategy leadership roles at Vodafone, Roy brings a methodical and analytical approach to technology strategy and business planning.

Outside of the boardroom, Roy is an avid collector and connoisseur of fine whisky.

Dr Robin Summerhill

Head of Platform

As a co-founder of the company, Roy has played a key role in shaping its growth and technical operations. Now serving as Board Advisor (Technology Strategy), Roy provides strategic guidance and insight to the Board of Directors to help align technology and operational decisions with long-term business objectives.With a first-class degree in mathematics and a background in the telecoms sector, having held technology and strategy leadership roles at Vodafone, Roy brings a methodical and analytical approach to technology strategy and business planning.

Outside of the boardroom, Roy is an avid collector and connoisseur of fine whisky.

Commercial Team

Mark Brundell

Principal Solutions Consultant

Robin is a co-founder of Emu Analytics and the technical authority behind our primary software products, having designed, architected, and developed them as the company has evolved.

Having gained his doctorate from Oxford, Robin has gone onto work for the likes of Cambridge Consultants, News International, Vodafone and more, providing his software development skills across a range of very high-profile applications.

When not in the office, you can find Robin relaxing aboard his house boat.

Martine Skaret

Senior Marketing & Business Growth Manager

Originally from the icy cold Northern Norway, Martine leads brand and marketing at Emu Analytics.

With a background in journalism, Martine ensures the business thrives creatively and strategically.

When she's not at work, she's probably seeking out the best artisan coffee shops in town.

Contact details:

Martine.Skaret@emu-analytics.com

Product Team

Alice Goudie

Data Science Lead

Alice is our location analyst extraordinaire. Based in Manchester, Alice is ready to tackle any geospatial data request you throw her way.

Alice thrives on pushing her limits so when she's not mapping data, you'll find her running ultramarathons or cycling across entire countries, just for fun.


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Mihir Singh

Delivery Team Lead & Platform Developer

All the way from India, Mihir brings his exceptional skills as a software developer to our team. He's dedicated to always enhancing our real-time software, ensuring our clients receive dynamic insights and actionable data to drive informed decision-making.

When he's not coding, you might find him cycling through town or painting Warhammer miniatures.

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Sohyun Lim

Software Developer

Sohyun has joined us from Korea and is one of our detail-driven software developers, constantly improving Flo.w's seamless functionality and user-friendly interface.

Beyond her dedication to software development, Sohyun's heart belongs to her five cats.

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Kostiantyn Dontsov

Software Developer

From Ukraine to the UK, Kostiantyn is one of our software developers, building the high-performance web applications that power our real-time digital twin platform.

A full-stack wizard with Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, and cloud deployment skills, he loves tackling complex problems.

When he’s not coding, Kostiantyn enjoys cooking for his family and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Francesca De Laurentis

Software Developer

Meet Fra, one of our software developers and proud Italian. From troubleshooting to implementing new features, Fra's expertise ensures that Flo.w remains at the forefront of innovation. Whether you're seeking coding assistance or recommendations for the best gelato or pasta spots in Italy, Fra has got you covered.
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Tess Phillips

Software Developer

With a background in mathematics, Tess seamlessly integrates her problem-solving skills into her role within the delivery team.

Beyond coding, Tess's commitment to making a positive impact shines through her dedication to charity work outside the office.

Nazarii Hul

Software Tester

From vibrant Ukraine, Nazar is our go-to expert for quality assurance, making sure everything runs smoothly and lives up to the highest standards.

Nazarii never has a quiet weekend, he’s always looking for the next adventure or new place to explore, probably with some noughties bops playing in his headphones.

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