Dr Jamieson Christmas is the Founder & CEO of Envisics, a world leading developer of holographic technologies for the mobility & automotive markets. Headquartered in Milton Keynes, Envisics is a fast-growing deep technology company pioneering the use of holography for augmented reality displays in vehicles and helping OEMs realise the full potential of the software-defined vehicle.

Jamieson, earned his 1st Class honors degree in electronics before going on to earn his PhD in Holographic Display Technologies at Cambridge University. Inventor of over 500 patents, Jamieson won the prestigious SID Ben Sturgeon Award in 2013 for his significant contribution to the field of displays.

Applying his university research to a first-generation of holographic heads-up displays for automotive use, Jamieson founded his first company – Two Trees Photonics – in 2010. That company was acquired by California based Daqri, an augmented reality company, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.

In 2018 Jamieson founded Envisics, which today employs over 85 people and is continuing to pioneer the application of advanced digital holography. In 2020, the company completed its Series B funding round receiving strategic investments from GM Ventures, Hyundai-Mobis and SAIC. Outside the office, Jamieson is a glider pilot and an avid heritage car enthusiast.

Graham is an opto-electronics industry professional with a career spanning 25 years in the research, development and commercialisation of display systems and imaging devices. He has brought new technology to market in high volume consumer products, industrial and professional systems, and automotive applications.

James is an experienced finance professional with nearly 20 years’ experience in senior finance roles in growth companies. He has worked across a number of different industry sectors for VC-backed, private equity-backed and listed companies. He has extensive corporate finance and capital markets experience, having completed a number of fund-raisings, M&A transactions and IPOs.  James holds a degree in Classics from Durham University, and a Master’s in business administration from Cranfield University.

Fabien brings 25 years of regional and global expertise in business development and management within the B2B/automotive and technical consumer goods sectors. From a multicultural background, Fabien has led multidisciplinary teams and been a driver for international business growth for brands including Sony, Philips, and Panasonic. Fabien holds a Master’s degree in engineering from Paris Polytechnic Institute, and a Master’s in business administration from ESCP Paris in addition to having completed two Executive Programs at INSEAD and IMD.

Kim is an accomplished attorney with over 16 years of experience in practicing law both in the United States and Europe, specializing in litigation, commercial transactions, and compliance. Prior to joining Envisics, spent several years at a U.S. law firm where she handled a wide array of commercial disputes and product liability. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts Degree in Russian Studies and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri.

Martin is a Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney and IP Litigator for patents. He has a PhD in physics from the University of Cambridge and a master’s degree in applied optics. Before joining Envisics, Martin was a Partner at a top-tier patent law firm where he gained a wealth of experience building and managing global patent portfolios. Martin has been drafting and prosecuting patent applications related to holographic projection since 2005 and has helped Envisics protect its technology with over 250 granted or pending patents worldwide.

Fiona Herbert is an accomplished Human Resources Executive who has worked in the Banking, Asset Management and housebuilding sectors. She has extensive experience in working with fast paced and dynamic companies ensuring that organisations biggest asset, their people, are motivated, engaged and challenged. Fiona holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Human Resources Management and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Simon Sproule has over 30 years of communication and marketing experience, principally in the global automotive industry. Highlights of Simon’s career include serving in executive marketing and communication positions for Aston Martin Lagonda in the UK, Tesla Motors in Palo Alto, CA and between 2004 and 2014, for Nissan Motor Company based primarily at Nissan’s global HQ in Japan. Simon’s first position was with Ford Motor Company in the UK. In 1998, he relocated to Ford’s global operations in Michigan followed in 2000, as VP communications for Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Land Rover North America. In 2003 Simon joined Nissan North America as VP communications and a year later was moved to Japan to assume the global leadership role. Born in Hampshire, England and residing in Southern California, he holds a degree in Geography from the University of London and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

With over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing and supply chain roles, Paul has previously worked for and with the leading global tier 1 contract manufacturers in senior operational positions. An engineer by degree he has a wealth of experience in setting up and leading world class supply chains for high tech companies.