For
Performance
People,

By
Performance
People

Apollo’s team of experts have decades of experience working at some of the biggest sports organizations in the world, across multiple sports.

That experience has helped shape the Apollo product, built specifically for performance experts.

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For Performance People,

By Performance People

Apollo’s team of experts have decades of experience working at some of the biggest sports organizations in the world, across multiple sports.

That experience has helped shape the Apollo product, built specifically for performance experts.

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Meet The Team

Dave Hancock

CEO

Performance Director / Chartered Physiotherapist and Strength coach with 27 years experience having worked in four professional sports in the UK and currently in the USA (MLB / Rugby/ Premier League Soccer/ NBA Basketball).

Richard Rawson

CTO

25+ years in software development. Background in human resources and sports analysis. Previously senior developer at ProZone. Degree in Computer Science.

Eddy Garcia

COO

5+ years in Sports data analytics, 2 of those years as an assistant coach for Manhattanville College. Former D3 Athlete with an Undergraduate degree in Computer Science and a masters in Finance

Joe Macari

VP / SPORTS DATA ANALYTICS

Math and Statistics graduate. Several years spent working in data across the UK, US and Asia in senior management roles. Specializes in Data Visualization, delivering clean and clear communication of data. Extremely experienced in training delivery to empower others to make data driven decisions.

Chris Bate

HEAD OF MARKETING

30+ years in the design/marketing industry. Experience in web/app design, front end system development, print, branding, social media campaigns. Prefered out source senior designer for Hilton/Waldorf Astoria Hotels for 10 years. Experience working with start-ups and multi nationals.

Andrew Balderston

PROJECT LEAD MIDDLE EAST

Chartered Physiotherapist & Performance Director with over 20 years of leadership experience in elite sports, including the Premier League. Proven track record of maximizing player availability, driving performance, and leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary medical and sports science teams. Combines advanced clinical expertise with strategic budget management and an extensive professional network to deliver sustainable, elite-level results.

Adrian Lamb

SPORTS SCIENTIST

Performance coach with over 20 years’ experience training professional soccer players at an elite level in the UK, USA, Canada & China. Enhancing performance in a world class sporting environment inclusive of strength & conditioning, physical outputs, recovery, nutrition, individualized fitness programming, & injury prevention.

Rich Buchanan

OPERATIONS MANAGER UK & EUROPE

A Chartered Physiotherapist with an MSc in Rehabilitation and UEFA ‘A’ Licence coach, holds diverse leadership and management qualifications. His expertise spans healthcare, police, military, & primarily professional football environments, with roles including Performance Director at Zone7 & Swansea City FC.

Stephen Nordwall

CONSULTANT

A career built at the intersection of clinical insight, patient advocacy, and commercial strategy. His consultative sales approach draws on direct clinical experience in NCAA programs, neurology clinics, and sports medicine. Stephen has also advised early-stage DME and health tech ventures on market entry and sales strategy. Colleagues and clients value his ability to earn trust quickly, navigate complex care settings, and deliver solutions that last.

Cyrus Bezrodnykh

DATA SECURITY COMPLIANCE

With over 18 years of experience in system architecture, data security, and cyber security, I am a qualified Microsoft service provider specializing in developing and managing IT infrastructure, risk management, and disaster recovery planning. I bring a strategic, leadership-driven approach to building teams and delivering high-quality software and technology solutions.

Sasha Kuliievych

SENIOR FULL STACK ENGINEER

25+ years in software development. Background in human resources and sports analysis. Previously senior developer at ProZone. Degree in Computer Science.

Will Leather

SENIOR SPORTS DATA ANALYST

Expertise in sports data analysis/visualisation using Tableau. BSc graduate in Computer Science from York St John University.

Hiram Scott

SPORTS DATA / AI SCIENTIST

Expertise in data engineering/extraction and warehousing in Python, R, SQL, and Javascript. Graduate of Manhattanville College. BA in Economics/Data Science.

Fope Onadeko

SPORTS DATA ANALYST

Expertise in data analysis/visualization in Python and Tableau. Former Data Analytics Intern at the Sports Performance department and the Counseling Center of Johns Hopkins University. BSc in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from Johns Hopkins University.

Finn Laister Smith

PRODUCT MANAGER

Master of Science in Data Science, Columbia B.S. In Mgmt Sci. & Eng., Stanford '22 Expertise in data analytics & engineering.

Taichen Zhou

DATA / AI SCIENTIST

Master of Science in Data Science, Columbia University. Power BI, Python, Pandas, Open CV2, JMP, MSSQL, Pytorch, SQL, Snowflake, Tableau, Bokeh.

Ayush Baral

DATA SCIENTIST

Master of Science in Data Science, Columbia University. Batchelor of Science at Alcorn State University. Data scientist for Johnson & Johnson Capstone Project. Power BI, Python, Pandas, Open CV2, JMP, MSSQL, Pytorch, SQL, Snowflake.

Ryan Alexander

CONSULTANT

Expertise in business, management and financial accounting. 10+ years working in finance. BSc in Economics from University of Kent, England. CGMA Diploma of Management Accounting.

Arno Rheinberger

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

My goal is to return and keep athletes on the field as quickly and as safely as possible.

Aidan Rahill

SPORTS DATA & ANALYST SPECIALIST

Performance specialist and coach with experience across elite youth and collegiate levels in the USA. Former NAIA National Champion and NCAA Division I Assistant Coach at Fairfield University, where he earned an MSc in Management of Technology. Currently serves as an MLS Next Head Coach at Beachside Soccer Club. Holds a USSF B License and applies data-driven methodology to bridge coaching practice and performance analytics.

Ben Cirne

TACTICAL VIDEO ANALYST

A Football Analyst with over a decade of EFL experience, working alongside elite coaches. With a UEFA B Coaching Licence, MSc in Performance Analysis and BSc in Sports Studies, he specialises in translating tactical football concepts into understandable insight.

The Board

Tony Fadell

Board Advisor Strategy

Engineer, designer, entrepreneur, and investor. Known as the "Father of the iPod," Fadell served as SVP of Apple's iPod division and co-creator of the iPhone. He founded Nest Labs in 2010, creator of the Nest Learning Thermostat, which Google acquired in 2014 for $3.2B. Author of 300+ patents and named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2014.

Dr. Martin J. O'Malley

Board Advisor, Medical Strategy

Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in foot and ankle sports medicine. Team Orthopedist for the Brooklyn Nets and USA Basketball, consultant to the NY Giants and most NBA, WNBA, and NFL teams, and NBA Trainers Association 2022 Physician of the Year. Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College with 25+ years of experience, 150+ professional athlete surgeries, and 100+ published articles.

Lee Allen

Board Advisor; Strategy & Growth

Lee is a seasoned executive with leadership experience at a global marketing firm, collaborating with brands like Coca-Cola and FIFA. He developed FIFA’s brand approval process and led World Cup™ sponsorship activations. An entrepreneur, he transformed startups in the UK and US into market leaders through innovation and strong client relationships.

George Pyne

Board Advisor / Investor

CEO Bruin Sports Capital. Previous CEO IMG. Previous CEO NASCAR

Dr. Peter Vint

Board Advisor

Academy Director Everton FC Previous. Performance Director USOC.

Dr. Tony Strudwick

Board Advisor; Head of Youth Performance at Arsenal FC

Head of Performance at the Welsh FA. Previous Head of Performance at Manchester United FC. Previous Nike Performance Board Member.

Mark Simpson

Board Advisor

CEO $300m SaaS Company in Marketing Software carved out of IBM.