Meet our leadership team
Meet the team driving digital independence at Ilkari –– executives, technologists, and industry experts dedicated to helping you take full control of your data. With broad cross-sector experience and a pioneering vision, we’re committed to helping your organisation achieve true data sovereignty.
Shane Paterson
Chief Executive Officer
Shane Paterson is the founder and CEO of Ilkari. With almost three decades of leadership experience across six countries, he brings a global perspective and extensive expertise to Ilkari’s mission – enabling enterprises to take control of their data.
James McLeod
Chief Technology Officer
James McLeod is Ilkari’s Chief Technology Officer, responsible for leading the company’s technology, engineering and product development. With 25 years’ experience in e-commerce, fintech and online gaming, he brings extensive expertise in infrastructure, software development and open-source technologies.
Bob Wright
Chief Data Centre Officer
As Ilkari’s Chief Data Centre Officer, Bob Wright brings over 40 years of global engineering, operations and executive leadership to the company’s infrastructure strategy. His career includes leading major multi-site data centres and networking projects across Africa, Europe, the US, the Caribbean and Asia Pacific.
Juan Aguirre
Chief Commercial Officer
Juan Aguirre is Ilkari’s Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for driving commercial strategy, partner ecosystems and customer success. With more than 25 years’ experience across Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), enterprise networking and SaaS, Juan has a strong track record of aligning technology offerings with evolving customer needs.
Con Spathas
Chief Operating Officer
Con Spathas is Ilkari’s Chief Operating Officer, leading operational strategy and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture. With over 25 years’ experience in IT infrastructure and operations, primarily in finance and iGaming, Con has successfully transitioned from technical delivery roles to executive leadership.
May Ireland
Chief of Staff
As Chief of Staff, May Ireland plays a pivotal role in aligning Ilkari’s organisational blueprint with its strategic goals. With over 20 years’ experience in organisational development and change management, May has led large-scale transformation initiatives and brings a systems-thinking approach.