Our leadership team

James is a recognised business and thought leader in global health innovation, with over 25 years of scientific expertise and 15 years in commercial leadership. He is CEO and co-founder of Arctech Innovation, a spinout from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, developing cutting-edge digital health tools that harness nature’s sensing power to improve public health.

 

A serial entrepreneur, James has founded and scaled multiple ventures, driving investment, innovation, and impact across science and enterprise. He also founded the Global Vector Hub, a platform improving disease outbreak prediction, and is a science presenter for the BBC and ITV, passionate about making science accessible and impactful.

Christine Ray is an experienced CIMA qualified finance professional with leadership experience both in practice and industry. She has significant experience in driving financial strategy, operational excellence and risk mitigation. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a strong track record of delivering results, Christine has successfully led teams whilst ensuring alignment with organisational goals and sustainable growth.

 

Prior to joining Arctech Innovation, Christine held key financial leadership roles in life sciences, consulting and retail where her expertise has been instrumental in navigating complex economic landscapes and guiding strategic decision-making.

With a passion for cultivating and managing prosperous relationships, Dr Sophie Wulff works across the business with a broad range of clients, engaging internal and external stakeholders at the most senior levels.

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Entrepreneurial in her approach and educated to PhD level, her proven history developing and managing projects across academia, government & industry fuels her to deliver on innovation and research.

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Sophie leads the development of partnerships that are key to delivering the Arctech Innovation goals with a particular focus on our own product pipeline.

Victor is an experienced, early-stage biotech specialist with strong, cross-functional skills in company operations and R&D.

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Drawing on his research background in medical entomology and commercial experience in leading the delivery of technology pipelines, including the commercialization of Arctech Innovation’s first product, Victor has a deep understanding of the functional needs of the business.

Nick leads the company’s innovation and services functions at Arctech Innovation. With extensive experience in operational strategy, process optimisation, and innovation leadership, Nick plays a key role in driving growth, efficiency, and the development of new products and services.

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Prior to joining Arctech, Nick delivered transformational results across the life sciences and diagnostics sectors, leading initiatives that improved scalability, boosted revenue, and enhanced operational performance. His background in strategic planning, business development, and cross-functional leadership positions him to accelerate Arctech’s mission and long-term success.