Deep-tech builders and aviation operators shaping the future of autonomous delivery.

Meet the minds behind IONA

Etienne Louvet

Founder & CEO

London Business School graduate; expertise in autonomous systems, climate tech, and venture strategy; launched IONA to solve rural delivery gaps with drones.

Jonny Miller

Chief Operating Officer

12+ years of global leadership in R&D, operations, and manufacturing; scales engineering teams; leads operational strategy, regulatory execution, and growth initiatives.

Conrad Woermann

VP Engineering

Leads engineering programs; aligns technical development with business objectives; expertise in aerial robotics and propulsion systems.

Sebastian Bidoli

VP Engineering

Specialises in propulsion, CFD simulation, and robotics; accelerates product innovation and delivery at IONA.

Thomas Behan

Head of Software

10+ years leading engineering teams; architects scalable software systems bridging product vision and execution.

Ivo Toman

Head of Product

13+ years in AI, IoT, and product leadership; drives product and software strategy to ensure market readiness.

Alejandra Acevedo

Founder Associate

Supports commercial strategy, investor relations, and operations; strengthens strategic alignment and execution.

Irena Kovacevic

Senior Programme Manager

Leads complex cross-functional projects; brings delivery expertise and people-first management.

IJsbrand Hoek

Head of Fleet Management

Seasoned software engineer and DevOps specialist with 15+ years’ experience; leads IONA’s fleet management, bridging enterprise systems with real-world UAV operations.

Nikhil Rajesh Chandavarkar

Lead Aerospace Engineer

Expert in UAV system integration and flight testing; leads drone platform development from manufacture to deployment; educated at Cranfield.

Bilkan Ince

Guidance, Navigation & Control Lead

Develops advanced GNC algorithms; strengthens autonomy and reliability in dynamic environments.

Anjana Yodaiken

ML and Systems Engineer

Background in mechatronics, computer vision, and backend infrastructure; improves performance and reliability through test data analysis.

Jean Nicholson

Software Engineer

10+ years backend development experience; builds scalable internal tools and infrastructure.

Rebecca Ashmore

UAV Operations Engineer

Aerospace engineering background; supports drone deployment and flight testing, with experience in logistics operations.

Alexiss Iranzo

Founder’s Associate

Supports day-to-day operations of the founding team with PR, startup support, and business development experience.