Michael is responsible for securing and effectively applying resources to achieve Dot’s short, medium, and long-term goals, while interfacing with investors, partners, and advisors.

He is an experienced general manager, startup founder, and early hire of a successfully exited deeptech spinout. He has two decades experience in R&D management, innovation strategy, IP and leadership, and is passionate about developing ambitious disruptive technologies from proof-of-concept to advanced prototype and commercial partnership.

Michael plays competitive football (soccer), social tennis, and enjoys time on the water either sailing or powerboating. A father of two teens, Michael coaches youth football (and occasionally netball), and teaches sailing and water sports to Sea Scouts.

As the co-founder of Dot, Jack has been at the forefront of the company’s technical innovations since its inception. He leads a team of pioneering scientists with a passion for sustainability and creating real-world solutions. Under Jack’s guidance, Dot has developed products that are not only sustainable, but also safe, biodegradable, and scalable. 

Jack holds a PhD in chemistry and honed his skills in Auckland (New Zealand),  Bristol (United Kingdom) and Padua (Italy). He is an Associate Professor at Auckland University of Technology (AUT, New Zealand) and also at the University of Sienna, Italy. He has been awarded several grants through the National Science Challenges and the MBIE Endeavour Fund. He actively collaborates with industry experts to ensure that Spherelose meets the evolving needs of its users.

Outside of work, Jack enjoys learning Italian and spending quality time with his family.

As Head of Product, Victor ensures Celluspheres meet and exceed market needs by liaising with partners and suppliers on testing, analysis, formulation development, quality management, and regulatory aspects.

Victor has more than ten years of experience in research in development in both academic and commercial projects. His work includes published peer-reviewed journals articles and award-winning skincare serums. Victor has a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Auckland.

Outside work, Victor is a dad to a 2-year-old toddler as well as a player and a coach in the competitive futsal scene.

As Head of Delivery, Sandy keeps our team focussed on delivering what we need to, when we need to do it.

With a portfolio career spanning customer product, experience, strategy, operations and legal, Sandy has built a reputation for connecting ideas, people, and processes to drive meaningful outcomes. Whether scaling a startup, optimising systems for a high-growth business, or implementing transformative initiatives, I bring pragmatism, adaptability, and a relentless focus on delivering value.

Outside work, Sandy enjoys kayaking and other water-borne outdoor activities.

Subham has a Masters in Chemical and Materials Engineering from the University of Auckland. With a strong background in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer, he has worked across nutrition, speciality chemicals, and cleantech. He is passionate about transforming innovative ideas into scalable, sustainable processes that make a real-world impact. At Dot, Subham focuses on taking our technology from the lab to commercial scale.

Outside of work, Subham enjoys gaming, competitive chess, and loves to explore and travel across continents.