Founder & Strategist
Julian Box
With a career spanning over 35 years it stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to steering organisations across the global towards operational excellence through innovative technology. His expertise, particularly honed over more than twelve years, lies in crafting dynamic and agile data-focused solutions.
Before embarking on his current endeavor at Atadgen, Julian was the driving force behind several groundbreaking ventures. He founded Calligo Limited, it quickly emerged as a global frontrunner in utilising cloud based data, introducing revolutionary services such as Machine Learning as a Service. Under Julian's guidance, Calligo spearheaded the early adoption of cloud technology, launching the first public cloud dedicated to data privacy and residency in 2012 – a pioneering move at the time.
In 2008, Julian co-founded Virtustream Inc., an enterprise cloud service provider backed by venture capital. His role as CTO and Board Director was pivotal in developing their acclaimed multi-tenant ERP infrastructure as a Service offering. This innovation not only captured industry attention but also led to its acquisition by EMC. His journey in technology innovation began with VirtualizeIT Limited, a trailblazer in virtualization technology. From its inception in 2002, VirtualizeIT achieved recognition across the UK and EMEA for its excellence in delivering complex virtualization projects.
Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, Julian has consistently underscored the critical role of data in driving innovation, whether in infrastructure development or optimising business operations. At Atadgen, he has synthesized this vast pool of knowledge and experience and assembled a team of exceptional independent consultants. Together, they are dedicated to imparting strategic insights to Boards and Executive teams, empowering them to leverage the vast opportunities presented by data. At Atadgen Julian is focused on transforming organisations into data-centric entities, poised to thrive in an increasingly digital world.