Virtual Control

Our History

2017

Virtual Control Founded

Virtual Control Limited established in Hong Kong founded on combined industry experience at Li & Fung, Google, Oracle, and Oceaneering

2018

R&D Intensifies

Having been accepted into the Cyberport Incubation Program, commenced AI Research and Development. Worked with clients and data from Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Dongguan, Japan.

2019

Commercial success

Expanded coverage and capability in logistics industry with the development of AI solution for cargo inspection including dimensioning, Label inspection. Commenced support of a.

2020

Product expansion and regional growth

Expanded Cargo and Container Inspection capabilities expanded. With Operational Trials accepted, solutions for a variety of clients progressed into production. Chemical Testing suite.

Our Leadership Team

Thomas Bispham

CEO, Co-founder

- Industry veteran, global supply chain and logistics
- Head, Strategic Market Development, Bureau Veritas CPS
- GM for 1,000 person medical device factory in China
- 7 years senior mgt. at Li & Fung

Florian Mayr

CTO, Co-founder

- Machine learning expert
- Former lead software engineer of 7 years at Google. Worked on Google Search and Google Photos
- 4 years at Oracle implementing enterprise level systems for Fortune 500 companies

Tamas King

CIO, Co-founder

- Expert in delivering complex technical solutions while managing critical client relationships
- 11 years experience in Oil/Gas industry at Oceaneering Inc.
- Ran technical subsea robotics division and client data systems

Sarah Stonehill

VP Product

- Former Java engineer with extensive software design and integrations experience
- Background in Database Design and Enterprise Information Systems
- Several years experience working with Fortune 500 companies as a technology consultant at EY and New York B2B start-up, Yext

Tom Gerstner

Commercial Advisor, Enterprise Solutions

Former Global Senior Vice President & Managing Director, SAP. Experience heading operations In Hong Kong, Benelux, Middle And Eastern Europe.

Ro King

Start-up & Data Marketing Advisor

25+ years experience using big data across a broad range of industries as co-founder of Quaero. After selling Quaero in 2009, active angel investor and start-up advisor in US and Hong Kong. Guest lecturer in data-based marketing.

Des Koval

Lean Operations & Supply Chain Advisor

Former SVP Supply Chain for Foxconn, with over 30 years experience in lean operations and technology manufacturing; launched and led XBox sourcing project for Microsoft.

Steve Nichols

Logistics Operations & Trade Finance Advisor

Established modern trade finance best practices for global clients over the past 40 years. Deeply involved with trade finance industry and newly applied technology such as blockchain.

Paul Cheng

Start-up & Supply Chain Technology Advisor

Serial technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Fufa Labs Incubator based in Hong Kong. Portfolio companies cover machine learning, blockchain, digital solutions, radar, and IoT.

Chris Toney

Commercial Advisor, Test Lab Enterprise Solutions

A seasoned professional with over 30 years of leadership experience in Silicon Valley. Managed $650M product line for chemical test equipment at industry-leading company, Agilent Technologies.