John Neister

Sr. VP Marketing & Customer ExperienceSterilray Inc.Leading the adoption and commercialisation of Far-UV (222nm) systems for continuous pathogen control in indoor environments.We focus on solving a problem most buildings are not designed for:Airborne transmission.While most solutions rely on periodic cleaning or passive filtration, our systems are built to operate continuously in real-world, occupied spaces.What we do:→ Design and deploy Far-UV (222nm) disinfection systems→ Neutralise airborne and surface pathogens in real time→ Support infection control strategies across high-risk environmentsWhere it’s used:→ Healthcare facilities and infection control settings→ Schools and universities→ Transportation hubs and public infrastructure→ Commercial buildings and high-density workplaces→ Agricultural environments (zoonotic risk mitigation)What makes this different:→ Continuous disinfection (not periodic)→ Safe for use in occupied spaces→ Inactivation of pathogens in seconds→ No chemicals, no consumables→ Designed for real-world airflow and operational conditionsMy role focuses on:→ Translating Far-UV science into real-world application→ Supporting organisations in evaluating airborne risk→ Positioning continuous disinfection as infrastructure, not add-on→ Educating the market on safety, performance, and implementationBridging the gap between:Scientific capability and Practical deployment in complex environmentsIf this is something you're exploring in your environment,open to the conversation.