Chief Strategy Officer
Mike brings 23 years of tech sector leadership focused on revenue growth and innovation. His skill set in crafting sales and marketing strategies as well as leading teams in their execution has delivered growth for both established firms and startups. As a strategist with an innovative mindset, Mike has built a career spanning many sectors in technology including software, consulting, advertising and internet services. His recent tenure in the AI-driven digital marketing space brings valuable expertise to Open Origin’s supercomputing division.
With an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, his strategy leadership will support the company’s broad range of divisions in creating enduring growth and market leadership.
Chief Of Staff
Brenda epitomizes excellence as an industrial design visionary, boasting a wealth of experience spanning over two decades in entrepreneurship, design innovation, and talent development.
Her distinguished leadership, honed within prestigious institutions and dynamic startup environments, serves as the driving force behind organizational success and collaborative achievement.
At Open Origin, Brenda's instrumental role extends across leadership support, operational efficiency, and strategic planning, fostering seamless communication and synergy among teams.
Chief Commnication Officer
GK Reid is a purpose-driven chief communications officer, producer of films, photos, and events, and a regenerative designer. Focused on shifting global consciousness for the green transition, he is described as “A Renaissance man” (Soma), for his multifaceted collaborative approach across films, marketing, events, design, music, fashion, and social justice advocacy. His work has raised over 2 billion impressions for nonprofits such as Keep A Child Alive, the American Cancer Society, Nanhi Kali, and the Science Summit at the United Nations: Digital Democracy for Climate Action. As the Chief Operating Officer of Shakti Regeneration Institute, and Chief Communications Officer at Open Origin, he combines his humanitarian work with practical solutions and movements to empower Indigenous and marginalized people worldwide. The son of a Curandera and Ayurvedic healer, GK was raised between an artist's community in New Mexico, and serving thousands daily at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India. Immigrating into London's club culture, Isabella Blow inspired GK’s creative explorations, and his first commissions by David Bowie and Iman launched his powerful artist collaborations.