Ian Anderson The core team currently implementing Overlay Media's vision for mobile is led by Ian Anderson, the Chief Executive Officer. Ian is the founder of Overlay Media and has led the vision for Overlay Media's core services. Ian combines a creative talent with a keen eye for enabling lucrative business opportunities within the mobile space. Ian completed his PhD in mobile computing at the University of Bristol. Prior to founding Overlay Media Ian won the Samsung Innovation Quest with his patent pending active recognition technology.

Michael McCarthy The technical arm of Overlay Media is led by Dr. Michael McCarthy a PhD graduate from the University of Bristol’s Mobile and Wearable Computing research group. Michael published numerous technical papers in journals and at international conferences. He completed his PhD in the field of ultrasonic positioning technologies in April 2007. Since then Michael has further developed his technical skills as a researcher at Bristol University before joining Overlay Media in November 2007.

Ray Crispin An experienced technology manager, primarily in corporate research in STL and HP, with main focus on microelectronics design, software and communications. Joined the University of Bristol in January 2004 as Business Support Manager, working on technology transfer and business support, particularly of University spin-outs. In that role built up experience of intellectual property management, and completed numerous IP negotiations and transactions. Achieved two exits for the University (a company sale and transfer of undertaking). Became non-executive chairman of Overlay Media Ltd on 1st January 2009.