Our team

We’re passionate art professionals, with first-hand experience of the challenges of protecting artwork. Our team understands what our clients face and we’re dedicated to providing digital solutions that make safeguarding art easier and more secure.

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Annika
Annika Erikson
Founder and CEO
Anne
Anne Thidemann
Director
David
Sir David Verey
Non-Executive Board Member
Amir
Amir Eilon
Non-Executive Chairman
Ian
Ian Rosner
Chief Operating Officer
Calista
Calista Hobart
Head of Operations
Andy
Andreea Tache
Operations Coordinator
Stacey
Stacey Ferguson
Head of Sales
Javier
Javier Lara Maya
Condition & Risk Expert
Alessio
Alessio Paoletti
Business Development Specialist
Niya
Niya Ruseva
Enterprise Business Development Coordinator
Shuk-Mei
Shuk-Mei Pope-Ellis
Senior Account Manager
Kaci
Kaci Yan
Product Manager Consultant
Logan
Logan Estop-Hall
CGO
Emma
Emma Law
Head of Communications
Robin
Robin Imperiale
Marketing Executive
Tom Laidlaw
Chief Technology Officer
Omer
Omer Qayyum Malik
Development Lead
Sarmad
Sarmad Rehman
Full Stack Developer
Maxim
Maxim Teterin
iOS Engineer
Rocio
Rocio Torralba
Head of Customer Success
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We’re in your corner

From our leadership to customer service, every team member plays a vital role in delivering on our mission to help you protect and preserve artwork. We’re not a faceless corporation, we’re a close-knit team here to support you. Get in touch to find out how.

Celina Testimonial

“I love Articheck. It has helped my conservation studio greatly to increase my productivity and professional image. Let the team know if you have any concerns, they are really helpful!”

Celina Berenfeld
Art Conservator, Ann Arbor, MI

Alessio Paoletti

In his position, Alessio acts as a liaison between the company and international clients, advising them through the process of embracing digital innovation in the art industry using Articheck solutions. Alessio’s love for Roman history, together with his Business Administration education and previous experience assisting industries in automating their operations, add considerably to Articheck’s commitment to cultural heritage preservation.

Rocio Torralba

Omer Qayyum Malik

As Development Lead at Articheck, Omer oversees engineering processes, manages project timelines, and collaborates closely with Customer Success to guarantee constant client satisfaction. With a strong focus on implementing solutions, Omer effectively streamlines operations and ensures seamless client experiences, driving success in cloud and software development projects.

Stacey Ferguson

Stacey’s past roles as Shipping Coordinator and Client Manager at institutions like Bonhams, Momart, and Cadogan Tate have given her a deep understanding of the sector’s key procedures and challenges. Now Head of Sales at Articheck, she leverages her expertise to drive innovation and champion digitisation at art organisations of all shapes and sizes.

Calista Hobart

Calista’s previous work experience includes several policy and delivery roles within the Scottish Government. As Head of Operations and Line Manager of the Customer Success department at Articheck, she oversees internal processes, manages operational strategies, and assists in the implementation of company-wide projects. Her contributions are critical in supervising Human Resources tasks such as hiring, onboarding, and payroll.

Amir Eilon

Amir Eilon studied Engineering at Cambridge and then took a PhD in Finance at Imperial college, subsequently working in the City for some 30 years before setting up his own advisory boutique.

Amir was introduced to Articheck as the lead-Investor representative when the first SEIS and EIS fund-raising took place in 2014 and, together with the other Board members, continues to guide Annika through the journey to fulfil the company’s potential.

Kaci Yan

With a degree in computing and experience developing websites, Kaci contributes to the release of features by collaborating closely with the development and customer success teams in all the development phases.

Logan Estop-Hall

Maxim Teterin

A crucial member of the engineering team, Maxim oversees the development of the Articheck iOS app. His programming expertise stems from a degree in Software Engineering and experience designing numerous mobile applications for a diverse range of clients, including start-ups and a blockchain identity system. 

Tom Laidlaw

With his past experience working at Frieze as a Chief Data Officer in charge of a digital transformation program, Tom knows best when it comes to strategize products, softwares, and data operations in media and the arts. In his position as CTO, Tom enjoys taking part of the digitization of the art industry.

Emma Law

With a background in PR and marketing, Emma is both a communications expert and content creator. She has executed marketing strategy in a variety of sectors, from sustainable travel to online retail, and has helped launch products across Europe and the US.

Robin Imperiale

Robin’s role as Marketing Executive involves a blend of content creation, event management, and supporting growth projects, particularly in brand positioning and execution.

Her studies in art history and past experience as a curator for the 4m2 gallery have driven her passion for art management and logistics, which has further grown during her work at Articheck.

Ian Rosner

As Articheck’s COO, Ian is in charge of the company’s operational strategy, with an emphasis on establishing a collaborative environment where innovation and efficiency drive growth. Ian’s expertise leading diverse teams across industries and geographies allows him to bring a balanced, people-first approach to Articheck, assuring team alignment and high-impact results.

Anne Thidemann

Anne Thidemann is Director of Development & Communications at Commonland, former Associate Director of Fundraising at Tate, and former General Manager at Frieze.

Javier Lara Maya

Due to his work experience in the fine art and interior design sectors at Cadogan Tate and Moveware, Javier has acquired familiarity with condition reports of all kinds. As a crucial point of contact for clients at Articheck, Javier gets to know their processes and problems to help them minimize risks and make the most use of their resources.

Shuk-Mei Pope-Ellis

Shuk-Mei has a wealth of experience from both sides of the art world. Her previous roles in museums and galleries, including the British Library and K11 Art Foundation, and her work as a professional artist have contributed to a deep understanding of condition reporting practices, and she now cites Articheck as a must-have tool for art world professionals.

Sir David Verey

Sir David Verey CBE is a senior adviser at Lazard & Co. Limited, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Government Art Collection, and the Chairman of the Friends of Leighton House Museum. Previously, he was Chair of ArtFund, lead non-executive for the DCMS, Chair of Sofina SA, a Fellow of Eton College, and Chair of Lazard Brothers. He joined Lazard Brothers in 1972.

Niya Ruseva

Niya’s responsibilities include communication and project management with enterprise partners such as AXA, Crozier, KiCulture, and Danish Museums. Niya learned the value of risk prevention when caring for and moving art through her studies in art management and work as a curator and gallery assistant.

Annika Erikson

Annika Erikson studied Paper Conservation at UAL, Renaissance Art History in Tuscany, and the Classics in Greece, before working in conservation and collection care at St Paul’s Cathedral, the Royal Horticultural Society, and Tate, where she got the idea in 2010 to create a mobile digital tool to streamline and create an industry standard in condition reports and conservation documentation. After opening a new conservation studio for John Jones, she became an entrepreneur and founded Articheck in 2013.

Annika is a member of AiA, Art Innovators Alliance, ICOM, the International Council of Museums, and a member of CIDOC, the ICOM committee for documentation, as well at ICON, the Institute of Conservation, and the new initiative AIS, Art Identification Standard, as well as a Fellow of the Linnaean Society.

Annika has lectured at Sotheby’s Institute, NYU, UCL, Christie’s Education, Kingston University, UCLA, City and Guilds, and Korean Art Management.