Analytics Engines, one of the region’s leading providers of AI and data-driven solutions, has announced the appointment of David McKnight as the company’s new CEO.
This strategic appointment will support the company’s ongoing commitment to IP commercialisation, product innovation and developing new growth opportunities across a range of sectors and territories.
David McKnight is in post and takes on the role from Dr Aislinn Rice who was appointed CEO in 2018 where she led a complete repivot of the organisation. Dr Rice will continue her association with the company and will act as NED.
With the mission to enable forward-thinking organisations to unlock value through AI and data, Analytics Engines specialise in developing AI and data-driven solutions, with expertise in data science, data engineering, software development, and AI strategy.
Working in close collaboration with customers across the public and private sector, Analytics Engines enables organisations to realise the benefits of using data and AI to power their organisation. Working with start-up and scale-up companies, Fortune 500 manufacturers, media, utility and transport companies among many others, Analytics Engines combines a customer-centric approach with cutting-edge innovation.
David McKnight is a commercial business leader with over two decades of C suite and board-level experience. As Regional Director of Applied Systems Ireland, David played a pivotal role in transforming the business and driving sustained year-on-year revenue growth for the company.
David said: "Stepping into this role, I am acutely aware of the tremendous legacy left by my predecessor. Aislinn's commercial acumen and strategic focus were transformational for the company. During her tenure, Analytics Engines onboarding major clients such as RTE, The National Gallery, and Innovate UK - relationships that continue to thrive to this day."
He added: “I look forward to maintaining our unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and focus on solving customer problems, which is core to our values."
Outgoing Managing Director Dr Aislinn Rice said: “I am incredibly proud of the team at Analytics Engines and what we’ve achieved together over the past six years, especially in establishing such a strong culture of innovation and creativity at the company.
"David is a uniquely gifted and strategic commercial leader with an exceptional ability in forging robust relationships with customers, colleagues, and new prospects. His forward-thinking approach and dedication to driving growth will no doubt catapult the firm into an exciting new chapter of commercial success.”
Analytics Engines co-founder Dr Scott Fischaber said: “I would like to welcome David on board and express my deep gratitude to Aislinn for her inspirational leadership over the years. She guided the company through challenging periods, including the unprecedented Covid lockdown period, and contributed to positioning Analytics Engines at the forefront of the AI revolution where we are poised to break into new export markets as one of the region’s leading AI innovators in the field."
