Dom Ferkin
Cheltenham,United Kingdom
Summary
Transformation technology executive, entrepreneur, and commercially focused business leader with more than 20 years experience building, scaling, and advising high-growth businesses across a multitude of sectors including: telecommunications, SaaS, Health Tech, AI and digital transformation. Experienced operator at both strategic and operational levels, combining strong technical leadership with commercial growth, investment strategy and M&A support capabilities.
As a Co-Founder, Director and Non-Executive Board Advisor, Dom has a proven track record of helping organisations scale from early-stage start-ups through rapid commercial growth and market expansion. He has successfully led technology strategy, operational transformation, product innovation, strategic partnerships, fundraising and investor engagement across multiple global markets.
Recognised for combining entrepreneurial vision with commercially driven execution, Dom has worked closely with founders, investors, boards and leadership teams to deliver scalable technology solutions, improve operational performance and create long-term shareholder value.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Non-Executive Director
FARx Group limited
Worcester
2023.09 - 2026.05
- Providing strategic board-level oversight across AI, biometric Identity and digital trust initiatives
- Advising executive leadership on commercial growth strategy, market expansion and investor positioning
- Supporting governance regulatory compliance and ethical AI adoption within biometric technologies
- Leading on fundraising activities, investor engagement and commercial due diligence processes
- Advising and helping scale operational and commercial functions during periods of growth and expansion
- Providing independent oversight and challenge to support effective board decision making and corporate governance
- Assisting with M&A discussions, strategic alliances and technology commercialization initiatives
- Contributing to long-term product & technology roadmap planning for AI-driven identity authentication platforms for adoption at government level
- Challenging the CEO on strategy, sales functions and overall deliverables to ensure maximum shareholder value
Co-Founder & Director
Bulb Tech Group
Wales, Midlands UK
2020.07 - 2026.05
- Co-founded and scaled the business from concept through commercial growth and operational maturity
- Leads technology strategy and product innovation to support long-term business objectives
- Ensures technology investment is aligned to revenue growth opportunities
- Identifies and evaluates acquisition opportunities to support strategic growth and market expansion
- Leads on technical and commercial due diligence activities during acquisitions to ensure good fit for company strategy and shareholder value
- Oversees M&A integration planning, operational consolidation and post-acquisition technology alignment
- Works alongside fellow board members to develop long-term growth and exit strategies
- Builds and manages high-performing technical and cross-functional teams across product, engineering and operations
Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director
Flash Health
UK & Sri Lanka
2019.10 - 2026.05
- Co-Founded healthcare technology business focused on providing digital healthcare tools in Sri Lanka enabling ‘healthcare for all' across a nation where it isn't always available
- Created the development of long-term commercial strategy, growth planning, and market positioning
- Provide board and investor level guidance across technology innovation, operational scaling and business transformation initiatives
- Built the team to assist with the development of a scalable digital healthcare solution, now used by over 2 million people and growing
- Oversaw the sale of the UK business to a Singapore investment group, and remain as a Non-Executive Director for the overall business
Co-Founder & Director
Well Tech Solutions
UK & Sri Lanka
2017.09 - 2026.05
- Co-Founded and scaled a technology-led business delivering digital transformation and solutions for SME'S and large corporates
- Drive commercial growth through strategic partnerships
- Work closely with clients to identify their technology challenges and deliver problem solving solutions
- Manage cross-functional teams across technology, operations and customer delivery functions
- Responsible for the overall business strategy, operational transformation and long-term growth planning
Co-Founder & Director
Creation Application
UK & Sri Lanka
2012.01 - 2016.08
- Co-Founded and lead (as CEO) a technology-focused business delivering bespoke digital applications and software solutions
- Developed business plan to attract outside investors, securing in additional capital.
- Managed commercial growth initiatives including client acquisition, strategic partnerships and account development
- Worked closely with clients to design scalable technology solutions aligned to business and operational objectives
- Positioned the business for sustainable growth through scalable technology and operational frameworks
- Grew the business over 4 years to a successful exit in 2016 ensuring successful shareholder value
Senior Relationship Manager
O2 Telefonica
Slough, UK
2010.04 - 2013.05
- Managed strategic enterprise IT and network relationships with large corporates such as Apple, Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4u
- Delivered commercially and technically focused account management, ensuring partners were growing their base
- Supported enterprise technology solution delivery using a consultative approach to ensure partners maximized the O2 tech stack
- Strengthened client relationships by conducting regular review meetings.
Skills
- Extensive C-Level & board experience
- Commercial growth strategies
- Technology & Digital Transformation
- SaaS & Digital Platforms
- Fundraising & Investment
- Business Scaling
- Experience in multiple sectors covering AI, Health, Comms and Tech
- Technology integration
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business development
- Operations management
Affiliations
- Volunteering to help young entrepreneurs
- Gym and playing sports
- spending time with my family
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Non-Executive Director
FARx Group limited
2023.09 - 2026.05
Co-Founder & Director
Bulb Tech Group
2020.07 - 2026.05
Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director
Flash Health
2019.10 - 2026.05
Co-Founder & Director
Well Tech Solutions
2017.09 - 2026.05
Co-Founder & Director
Creation Application
2012.01 - 2016.08
Senior Relationship Manager
O2 Telefonica
2010.04 - 2013.05