Chris Ross

Building Datumra, an AI-native operating system for founders and investors who refuse to lose because of operational chaos. Datumra connects decisions, tasks, cash, and conversations into one system, so nothing critical gets lost. It’s built from real operating experience across hundreds of startups, not theory. For founders, it replaces tool sprawl and memory-driven execution with structured discipline. For VCs and PE teams, it provides underwriting and portfolio visibility grounded in operating data. As complexity increases, execution becomes the risk. Datumra keeps it visible and accountable.

Led executive hiring during a period of sustained hypergrowth, supporting a 5× scale-up from roughly 2,000 to 5,000 people and helping the business grow from ~$20m to $125m+ ARR. Partnered closely with the board and C-suite on succession-critical leadership hires across product, engineering, commercial, operations, and data, ensuring teams scaled without breaking execution. The role focused on building leadership depth and operating resilience during rapid growth and increasing complexity.

We've rebuilt executive search from the ground up. Faster shortlists. Radical transparency. AI-powered insight. The unfair advantage for boards and investors.

Executive search consultant with a specialization in c-suite executive and board-level appointments for publicly listed corporates and private equity firms. ME Talent Solutions provide Executive Search, Technical Hiring, Succession Planning, Executive Coaching, and Executive Assessment Services to large multinationals, world-leading private equity, and venture capital backed start-ups. We help our clients retain great talent, by supporting them beyond our engagement and interview process.

Technical Recruiter for a high-growth startup hiring international candidates in 150+ Countries. Voltron Data has raised $110M from leading investors including Google Ventures, Walden Catalyst, BlackRock, Lightspeed, Factory, Anthos, Redline and Coatue.

End-to-end recruitment of executive/niche/technical talent. Led high-value succession projects for Fortune 500 businesses. Provided training and development both in-person and remotely for overseas employees. Served as executive search project delivery lead (Team Leader + Trainer). Handled new business development and key account management.

An active influencer within the Virgin Group, having acquired unique insights into the company’s strategic and innovative focus. As a brand ambassador, striving to understand and support the group’s values and ethos, by helping the brand to grow and develop. A strong focus on the people – with the belief that people are the true building blocks of a successful business, and never tire to support people through their professional development.

Optional Modules: Elective in Forensic Science, Interviewing and Negotiating Skills, Media Law, Workers Rights, Copyright & Trademark Law, Double Module Dissertation on Intellectual Property Law completing a dissertation on Copyright and Trademark Law within the Music Industry