Meet our Team

Dr. Barney Garrood, Founder and CEO


Our founder and CEO Dr. Barney Garrood (PhD) has 20 years of experience in Formula 1 in the wind tunnel and on the track at FIA Formula One World Championship winning teams including Ferrari, Mercedes and BrawnGP. Barney applies this expertise to the design, calibration and development of precision aerodynamic probes and measurement systems for demanding professional applications.

 

Sir Chris Hoy, Investor & Performance Advisor


Sir Chris Hoy is a 6 x Olympic and 11 x World Champion track cyclist. He retired from competitive cycling in 2013 and became involved in car racing. In 2016 he became the first Summer Olympic medallist to compete at Le Mans. Sir Chris Hoy was awarded an MBE in 2005, and he received a knighthood in 2009 (at the same time his mother was made MBE for her services to healthcare!).

 

Joachim Ritter, Investor


Joachim Ritter is Chairman and founder of European security group with 5,000+ employees. He is an experienced Entrepreneur, growing companies from start up to 100M+. Joachim is the Danish Elite track sprint record holder and Champion. He is also a World Master track sprint record breaker.

 

Tim Greaves, Investor


Tim Greaves is an experienced and effective entrepreneur providing positive, practical, and rational advice. He built a successful fibre-optic business and sold it to a NASDAQ company. He has continued to develop a diverse group of businesses with a wide field of interests, including communications technology, motor sports and whisky. Tim, currently provides his son’s businesses, Greaves 3D and Tau Homes alongside Oscar Propulsion, with advisory services as an independent shareholder. 

 

Max Jones, Lead R&D Engineer


Max Jones joined us in February 2026 as our Lead R&D Engineer. With a background in aerodynamic design, computational aerodynamics and aeroacoustics, Max supports the development of bespoke instrumentation, probe calibration and wind tunnel testing. Outside of work, Max enjoys 3D printing, tinkering, and applying his aerodynamics experience to high-speed, ambitious aircraft projects.

 

Lana Davies, Administrator & Logistics Coordinator


Lana Davies became a valuable member of the Aerosensor team in August 2023. Bringing a wealth of experience as an administrator and office manager, she has seamlessly adapted to her dynamic and challenging role within the company. Outside of work, Lana balances her life as a mother of three with a variety of interests.

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