Board and Committees
CATAPULT BOARD
ADIR SHIFFMAN
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
ADIR SHIFFMAN
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Dr Adir Shiffman, Executive Chairman of Catapult, has extensive CEO and board experience in the technology sector.
Adir has founded and sold more than half a dozen technology startups, many of which were high growth SaaS (software as a service) businesses. His expertise includes strategic planning, international expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
Adir currently sits on several boards. He is regularly featured in the media in Australia, the US and Europe.
Adir graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery. Prior to becoming involved in the technology sector, he practised as a doctor.
WILL LOPES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
WILL LOPES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
As the former Chief Revenue Officer of Audible, an Amazon subsidiary, Will brings world-class technology and growth experience from one of the world’s most successful technology businesses. Will was responsible for revenue growth and was a key leader on the executive management team responsible for overall business performance.
SHAUN HOLTHOUSE
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER
SHAUN HOLTHOUSE
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER
Shaun co-founded Catapult in 2006 and served as CEO up until April 30, 2017. During that time, he played a central role in developing Catapult’s wearable technology and is the author of many of its patents.
Under his leadership Catapult launched and expanded sales into more than 15 countries - including establishing subsidiaries in the US and UK and becoming the dominant elite wearable company globally.
Shaun was responsible for raising early capital, listing on the ASX, acquiring GPSports, XOS and Kodaplay (Playertek) and developing Catapult’s strategy to grow from a wearable only company to building out the technology stack for elite sport and leveraging this into consumer team sports.
Prior to Catapult, Shaun had extensive experience in new technology transitioning into commercial products, including biotechnology, MEMS, fuel cells, and scientific instrumentation.
Shaun holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is the author of numerous patents and patent applications in athlete tracking, analytics and other technologies. He also works as a professional Director as well as providing advisory services for technology start-ups.
IGOR VAN DE GRIENDT
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER
IGOR VAN DE GRIENDT
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER
Mr Igor van de Griendt has served as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and as an Executive Director before moving into a Non-Executive Director role in July 2019.
In his capacity as CTO, he was responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership in the development of Catapult’s products, both in the analytical and cloud space, as well as with respect to Catapult’s various wearable product offerings. Igor also provided guidance and operational support to Catapult’s Research & Development (R&D), software and cloud development teams during that time.
Prior to co-founding Catapult, Igor was a Project Manager for the CRC for MicroTechnology which, in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Sport, developed several sensor platforms and technologies ultimately leading to the founding of Catapult.
Prior to joining the CRC for MicroTechnology, Igor ran his own consulting business that provided engineering services for more than 13 years to technology companies such as Redflex Communications Systems (now part of Exelis, NYSE:XLS), Ceramic Fuel Cells (ASX:CFU), Ericsson Australia, Siemens, NEC Australia and Telstra.
Igor holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education (now University of Southern Queensland). Igor is also the author of numerous patents and patent applications in athlete tracking, and other sensor technologies.
JAMES ORLANDO
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHAIR OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
JAMES ORLANDO
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHAIR OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
Mr James Orlando has held senior finance positions driving growth and shareholder value in the United States, Asia and Australia. Most recently he was the CFO of Veda Group Ltd (VED.ASX), leading the company through its successful IPO in December 2013.
Before joining Veda, James was the CFO of AAPT where he focused on improving the company’s earnings as well as divesting its non-core consumer business.
He also served as the CFO of PowerTEL Ltd, an ASX- listed telecommunications service provider which was sold to Telecom New Zealand in 2007. James also held various international treasury positions at AT&T and Lucent Technologies in the US and Hong Kong including running Lucent’s international project and export finance organization.
MICHELLE GUTHRIE
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHAIR OF THE NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
MICHELLE GUTHRIE
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHAIR OF THE NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Over the last 25 years, Michelle has held senior management roles at leading media and technology companies in Australia, the UK and Asia, including BSkyB, Star TV and Google. She has extensive experience and expertise in media management, and content development, with deep knowledge of traditional broadcasting, the digital media landscape and the transformation necessary to embrace the digital consumer.
From 2003 to 2007, Michelle was based in Hong Kong as Chief Executive Officer of STAR TV, responsible for pay TV platforms and content development in India, China, Indonesia and across Asia. She then spent several years as an equity adviser and investor for Providence Equity covering Asia Pacific from Hong Kong, before moving to Singapore for a senior role at Google Asia Pacific.
In her role at Google as Managing Director for Agencies, Michelle developed business partnerships with key global advertising agencies.
From 2016 to 2018, Michelle was the Managing Director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation where she led the transformation of the organization, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of work across the ABC as well as investing in investigative journalism, regional journalism and innovative Australian content.
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts and Law (Honours) from the University of Sydney.
THOMAS BOGAN
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHAIR OF THE SAAS SCALING COMMITTEE
THOMAS BOGAN
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHAIR OF THE SAAS SCALING COMMITTEE
Mr Thomas Bogan currently serves as a director of several software companies. Until January 2022 Thomas served as Vice Chairman of Workday, a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources with an annual revenue of over $6 billion for its most recently completed fiscal year.
Thomas joined Workday in 2018 following its US$1.5bn acquisition of Adaptive Insights, where he served as CEO. He was also a board member of several public and private software companies including Chairman of Citrix Systems (Nasdaq: CTXS). He was also Chairman of Nasdaq-listed Apptio until its approximate US$2bn acquisition by Vista Equity Partners in 2019.
Previously, Thomas spent more than five years as a partner at high-profile venture capital fund Greylock Partners, where he focused on enterprise software investments. He also served as president and COO at Rational Software until it was acquired by IBM for US$2.1bn in 2003, as well as CEO at Avatar Technologies and Pacific Data.
As Chairman of the SaaS Scaling Committee, Thomas supports the board and management with growth-oriented SaaS-model innovations.