Our team

Claire loves building the culture and community at Ormeau Labs. Since its inception, and under her watch, Ormeau Labs has run hundreds of events, meetups, accelerator and innovation programs.

She has deep relationships with the Startup community, Angels and VCs and the wider Hubs across the island of Ireland.

Passionate about people and community, Claire is always keen to connect people together, with the right information at the right time.

Gary loves the Northern Irish tech ecosystem and all things venture capital. Over the last few years, he has helped founders across the island secure over £100m of funding. Additionally, he manages the HBAN network in the North, bringing angel investors together with potential founders to invest in. Recently, Gary has started writing small angel tickets himself in founders such as Enzai, Odin, and Pavlov. He is here to help as the dot connector, so if you need a connection, please reach out!

After working for Barclays bank for 16 years in various roles, Lisa now heads up Barclays Eagle Labs in Northern Ireland — a partner of Ormeau Labs since 2016.

Being extremely passionate about female entrepreneurship, she has been involved in hosting events for women in tech and establishing The Baths as a go-to space for women’s community groups.

Lisa's job has given her a well-known presence within the tech ecosystem in Belfast, and she's grateful every day that she gets to be part of such a thriving community.

Rosy Johnson is a dedicated Marketing student with a passion for applying her academic skills to real-world scenarios. As a Marketing and Events Intern at Ormeau Labs, Rosy is eager to contribute her knowledge and assist with events and marketing initiatives. Rosy's primary goal for the year is to make a positive impact on the team while further developing her event planning and marketing techniques, setting the stage for a promising future career.

I am a highly experienced software development professional, with a background that covers all aspects of a technology business from code creation to executive strategy.

Most recently I have been the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of a successful startup, building the technical arm of the business from creation to international growth. In 2021 we secured the largest ever investment for a tech company in Northern Ireland and in 2022 we set up our first international offices in South America, building a development function in this location.

Chris is inspired to use his range of skills and experience for community growth. He has directed his focus to the Ormeau Labs community, leveraging his expertise to nurture startups and connect exceptional individuals. Chris is committed to fostering collaboration that helps propel the Ormeau Labs community toward innovation and success.