Dick Ayres is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of developing growth strategies and transforming businesses in both start-up and established environments. With expertise in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), he has built organizations and delivered triple-digit growth. He has managed complex global teams through challenging business cycles while balancing short-term profits with long-term strategic objectives. Ayres has developed and implemented innovative commercial solutions that have helped Fortune 500 customers with their goals. He has built trusted customer relationships that have resulted in long-term growth.

Ayres studied Chemistry at Newcastle University and has held various positions in GE, including Corporate Audit Staff Associate, Customer Services Representative, Management Trainee, Managing Director, Finance & Operations Manager, Global Field Service Leader, Power Generation Services South Europe Regional Manager, Power Generation Services General Manager Europe, General Manager Software, Power Generation, Chief Commercial Officer at GE Power Digital, and Entrepreneur @ Home. After leaving GE, he co-founded Litterati, where he currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer.

Ayres' areas of expertise are growth strategy, IIoT, enterprise transformation, P&L management, sales and marketing, and service operations. He specializes in the oil & gas, power & utility, and chemicals industries. Ayres is a problem solver, excellent communicator, collaborative team player, emotionally intelligent, innovative thinker, competitive, and perseverant leader.