What are we?
Founded in 2014, Converge is a UK construction technology company based in central London. We’re bringing construction into the digital age by building AI and cloud-based technologies, powered by our suite of sophisticated wireless sensors. Converge has global impact and reach: We serve the world’s largest construction companies and partner with other trailblazers to push the bleeding edge. We are working to solve the industry’s most pressing problems and revolutionise the construction lifecycle.
On a planet with finite resources, our mission is to build the future more efficiently, safely, and sustainably, by digitising the physical reality of construction.
Meet The Management
Who are we?
We are Convergians! Our ever-growing team is diverse, skilled, and seriously good looking. Together we represent 17 nationalities, 11 languages, 3 species… but one shared vision.
Raphael Scheps
Co-Founder and CEO
Raphael holds a masters in Mathematics and bachelors in Physics from the University of Cambridge. Raphael worked as an engineer at Mellanox Technologies (acquired by Nvidia), on high speed interconnect for supercomputers, and as a researcher at the Caltech Core Collapse Project analysing sensor data from telescopes. He has lectured at the MPA, on the use of digital technology to make major infrastructure projects agile.
Gideon Farrell
Co-Founder and CTO
Gideon is one of the cofounders of Converge and our CTO. In his capacity as CTO he leads the product development teams (collectively known as EPD) as well as our research streams. Before founding Converge he was a star-fancier-in-training at King's College, Cambridge, where he read Natural Sciences (MA + MSci), specialising in Astrophysics.
John Patterson
CFO
John has 15 years experience in corporate finance and investing prior to joining Converge. His time in private equity saw him working with businesses as diverse as software and baby bottles; now he's fully behind transforming one of the largest and least digitised industries in the world. When not number crunching he enjoys skiing and baking/eating any type of bread.
Paula Gould
VP Operations
After growing up on the shop floor, Paula brings 22+ years experience from food, mobile telecoms, aerospace and automotive (electronics & power) environments to lead Converge with all things Operational. Outside work Paula is a competitive power lifter (back squat record holder) and loves relaxing in the sun with a book.
Gemma Lockhart
Head of People
Gemma oversees all things people, culture and talent. She has over 15 years experience of working with digital disruptors, helping them to build operational environments which scale and cultural environments which enable people to thrive. Prior to joining Converge, Gemma was Head of People for The Body Coach and consulted for a range of Founder-led, hyper-growth SaaS and technology businesses. She's a fitness fanatic and recently ran / cycled from one coast of Scotland to the other.
Darren Burford
Chief Revenue Officer
Darren leads the global commercial team at Converge, bringing over 30 years of experience across the construction and technology sectors. An engineer by background, prior to Converge, Darren has held senior roles at industry-leading companies including Screening Eagle Technologies, GeoSLAM (acquired by Faro), and Schneider Electric. With deep industry insight and a passion for digital transformation, Darren is a leading voice in the evolution of construction technology.
Jamie Innes
Head of Design
Jamie Innes has over 20 years of design leadership in the creation of delightful, engaging experiences across multiple platforms and brands. Jamie headed up product development for Fictioneers, a team of creative storytellers, designers, developers and media produced gathered from three UK companies. The team delivered 2 award-winning Wallace & Gromit AR experiences in 2021. Jamie has built teams and inspired design thinking at Spotify, Microsoft, Nokia, & MelodyVR, where he recently launched the world’s first live 360 performance in VR on the Oculus Go and Gear VR. Jamie was recently Creative Product Lead at Potato, a digital development studio, before starting his new journey at Converge, to decarbonise construction with technology.
Guillaume Borkhataria
Creative & Marketing Director
A French-Indian who grew up in London and Luxembourg... It's complicated. Hailing from the film industry and producing brand content, Guillaume's heart and soul lies in storytelling and communicating impactful innovations. New to the construction industry but not to technology, having worked on numerous products in the UK tech scene. A true believer in the power of machine learning and a virtual reality evangelist who is convinced he can convert you too if you give him 15 minutes to take you on one hell of a journey (No nausea, promise!)
Hailey Atkinson
Head of Hardware
Hailey leads our hardware, firmware and mechanical engineering teams, ensuring the development and implementation of Converge's advanced technology solutions. With extensive experience in hardware product management, Hailey excels in driving innovation and leading high-performing teams. Before joining Converge, she was Head of Hardware at Sky, where she led major projects across global territories. Outside of work, Hailey likes to work on inventions and travel.