Founders
Lorraine Baldry OBE
Lorraine is a highly experienced business leader whose career spans an extensive range of companies and growth transitions, from start-ups to IPOs and M&A.
Her initial background was in IT, including running her own company. She has deep industry-specific knowledge of Engineering, Technology, Health Care and Financial Services.
She is currently Chairman of Ccm Technologies and Inventa Partners and a Non-Executive Director of Angel Trains. She has been Chairman of Sellafield Limited, Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust and London & Continental Railways.
Previously she was CEO of Chesterton International plc, COO at Prudential Corporation, a Senior Advisor to Morgan Stanley and MD of Regus.
Lorraine was awarded the OBE in the Queen’s Jubilee Honours.
Alan Mole
Alan’s expertise in advanced oxidation and anti-microbial technologies, coupled with his exceptional creativity, has led to him being awarded multiple international patents.
His vast experience spans both the public and private sectors, in roles ranging from researcher to entrepreneur, CEO and Chairman.
Prior to joining the Airora team he was Founder and CEO of Restec Laboratories Limited, Newtec Laboratories Limited, Promanade Ltd and Technical Director of Red Deer Herbs Ltd.
Alan’s specialist knowledge is exceptionally broad, including Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Parasitology, Laboratory Management and more.
Dr Martin Wyatt
Martin’s extensive business and technical experience has included everything from start-up businesses to floatations, M&A and the leadership of charities, research bodies and publicly quoted companies.
Originally qualified as both an engineer and computer scientist, Martin was awarded a Phd. in 1973.
Previously he led the BRE group of research and consulting companies, which include world leading expertise on air quality science, and was a Director of WSP Group plc, Chief Executive of Associated British Consultants plc , and an Advisory Director of BT Redcare.
Martin was Founder and CEO of The Intelligent Document Company Limited and ICAD Enterprises Limited.
How we got here
Our Story
We concluded some years ago that existing types of air purifier simply don’t work. So, we set out to create one which does.
We knew from the beginning that Alan, the brilliant mind behind Airora, had invented something really special. Developing Airora’s completely revolutionary Hydroxyl Cascade technology into a range of effective, elegant and convenient products has been a long and challenging journey. But after more than a decade of rigorous research and meticulous development we are incredibly excited to achieve our dream of bringing Airora’s powerful air and surface cleaning technology to people and organisations worldwide.
With Covid-19 still taking a heavy toll on society, and a recent study predicting a three-fold increase in infectious diseases in the coming decades, the need for an effective means of controlling infection transmission has never been greater. Moreover, we have family members living with asthma (which affects more than 250M people worldwide), and we saw that this technology could bring much needed relief to people living with chronic allergies and breathing problems.
We are a small team, but determined to make a big difference!
We appreciate your support, and encourage you to spread the word about Airora.
Thank you!
Lorraine, Gideon, Alan and Martin