Leadership team

Senior operators. Built for transformation

We came together because the old model is broken.

Strategy firms create slide decks. Development agencies build what they’re told. Few teams combine deep commercial experience with hands-on expertise in the latest AI technologies.

AIXO bridges that gap - combining 150+ years of leadership experience with AI-native execution to help organisations move from idea to implementation, faster.

Experience built at

Accenture, Wipro, Oracle, Cisco, Dell, Salesforce, HubSpot, Google

Jack Smies

Technology architecture, AI systems, startup execution

Senior technology executive, entrepreneur, and investor with 20+ years of global leadership experience building, scaling, and advising high-growth organisations across AI, blockchain, fintech, telecom, and digital platforms. Jack has led multi-million-dollar portfolios across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and advises governments, consultancies, and venture-backed businesses on strategy, innovation, emerging technologies, and digital transformation.

Colin Fitzpatrick

Commercial strategy, AI, venture building, growth

Entrepreneur and AI product builder with close to 20 years across Oracle, HubSpot, and Salesforce. An early Vibe coder shipping AI-native products at speed, Colin advises startups on AI and has founded multiple ventures across AI, web3, and fintech. He shares the journey with a 25,000-strong LinkedIn audience on AI and emerging tech, and is an experienced speaker, presenter, and podcast host and guest. He specialises in turning ideas into commercially valuable businesses.

Simon Peck

Commercial transformation, revenue growth, GTM leadership

Commercial growth and transformation leader with 30+ years' experience helping founder-led, PE-backed, and technology businesses scale effectively. Simon has held CEO, VP Sales & Marketing, Group MD, and advisory roles across technology, healthcare, financial services, and e-commerce. Known for combining hands-on operational leadership with commercial strategy, he specialises in rebuilding revenue engines, improving operational structure, and delivering measurable growth.

Nils Johannsen

Finance transformation, CFO expertise, operating controls

CFO and capital strategy partner with 20+ years of international experience across energy, infrastructure, and investment-led organisations. Nils specialises in capital raising, debt restructuring, M&A, and complex financial transactions, with deep expertise in project finance, treasury, governance, and multi-entity finance operations. A trusted partner to boards, shareholders, and investors, he is known for structuring growth, strengthening financial controls, and executing complex deals.

Rupert Breheny

Strategy, innovation, enterprise transformation

Technology entrepreneur, product strategist, and AI innovator with deep experience spanning digital product development, emerging technologies, and enterprise transformation. An ex-Google engineer and founder of Cobalt, Rupert has worked with global brands and enterprise organisations to turn complex technology into scalable products, experiences, and AI-enabled business solutions. He combines technical depth with creative innovation across AI, product strategy, and digital transformation.

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Industries we cover

Sector experience across regulated, technical and high-growth markets

Decades of operating experience across the sectors where AI, data and modern execution create the biggest commercial advantage.

Fintech

Banking

Finance

Healthtech

EdTech

Oil & Gas

AI & Blockchain

Telecom

Energy & Infrastructure

Enterprise SaaS

E-commerce

Government & Public Sector

Why AIXO?

A modern AI-native execution team. Not a traditional consultancy

AIXO combines senior operators across growth, technology, product, operations, and transformation — amplified by AI-native execution.

We're not a traditional consultancy producing strategy decks that gather dust. We're builders, operators, and problem-solvers focused on helping businesses move faster and execute smarter.

Operator-led

Built and scaled businesses, not just advised them.

AI-native

Modern AI tooling to accelerate delivery, insight, and execution.

Strategy + execution

Commercial thinking and practical implementation under one roof.

Fractional firepower

Senior capability without full-time executive overhead.

Rapid innovation

From idea to prototype to execution at speed.

Extended Specialist Network

Deeper delivery capability, on demand

Our core leadership team is supported by a curated bench of specialist engineers, AI architects, automation experts, designers, and delivery partners.

This allows us to assemble the right capability for each client engagement — combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution when needed.

Curated bench · Assembled per engagement

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