Our team

 

Leon Young
Founding CEO

Leon is the founding CEO of Cogniss. He is a serial entrepreneur and a pioneer of the no-code technology movement, having co-founded Nocode Inc in the 1990s. Leon then co-founded the agency 2and2, specializing in the application of psychology to the design of bespoke digital solutions for behavior change. It was here that he developed a deep interest in the promise of digital health. However, he realized that traditional custom development was often a barrier — too slow, complex and expensive. To solve this problem, he gathered the support of key 2and2 veterans and set out to
create Cogniss.

Dr Lloyd Humphreys
Managing Director

Lloyd is an accomplished digital health leader who brings an invaluable mix of commercial acumen and clinical background to Cogniss. Lloyd started his career in the NHS working as a clinical psychologist before going on to found Breaking Free Online, the world's first digital therapeutic for addiction. An NHS Innovation Accelerator alumnus, Lloyd has led and scaled multiple disruptive, industry-first businesses in healthcare, including Patients Know Best, the world’s first patient-controlled medical record; Silvercloud, the first to market online therapeutic solution; and ORCHA Health, which launched the UK's first Digital Health Formulary.

Jenna Lee
Chief Product Officer

Jenna is the creative powerhouse driving the Cogniss platform's design and a founding member of the team. Bringing a background in industrial design and engineering and over a decade of UX/UI expertise, Jenna has been instrumental in Cogniss's design evolution, shaping its aesthetic and functionality from day one. Jenna's designs reflect a deep understanding of human behavior and cognitive psychology, aligning closely with user needs. Jenna’s passion lies in empowering more and more customers to turn their ideas into tangible and effective digital solutions that deliver meaningful experiences to end users.

 

Joseph Barry
Chief Commercial Officer

Joseph’s exceptional ability to connect people and ideas has been pivotal in driving commercial growth at Cogniss. Joseph brings a 15-year track record in business development, global marketing and capital raising, having worked in London and Sydney. Joseph has a passion for partnering with innovators and entrepreneurs to help bring their ideas and best-in-class technologies to life. His previous achievements include heading up a healthtech capital raising platform as General Manager, leading digital transformation at one of Australia’s marquee private wealth firms and guiding operational strategy for a biotech IPO on NASDAQ. 

Niv Dangwal
Chief Marketing Officer

Niv has played a key role in establishing the Cogniss brand. Her data-centric approach is crucial to maximize the impact of marketing campaigns and achieve sustainable growth. Niv’s experience ranges from leading marketing for a fashion tech startup in India to a successful acquisition by a Korean conglomerate, to leading international initiatives across APAC for HSBC, and shaping the acquisition strategy for Australia’s largest renovation educator. She's passionate about using her strategic and marketing acumen to bring a positive change in people’s lives. 

Randy Olan
Chief Information Officer

Randy brings over 30 years of IT industry experience, with a career marked by the management of large-scale projects at major enterprises such as Sydney University, News Ltd, Telstra, and Macquarie Bank. Since 2009, Randy has been instrumental in delivering health and behavior change applications for 2and2, proving his skill in navigating complex technological environments. A core member of the Cogniss founding team since day one, Randy leads the company’s architectural, security and compliance advancements in digital health, helping secure Cogniss’s position as a reliable and innovative leader in health technology.

 

Ryan Miller
Head of Customer Success

Ryan excels in his role as a problem-solver and a connector, seamlessly bridging customers with the product and commercial teams. He brings diverse client management experience, having worked with brands all around Australia, from start-ups to ASX-listed corporations. Previously, as Relationship and Operations Manager at a no-code agency, Ryan managed the builds of large-scale digital products. In his personal life, Ryan is deeply passionate about health and wellbeing. At Cogniss, this passion translates into a dedication to helping customers turn concepts into impactful
health solutions.

Marcus Lam
Development Team Lead

Marcus brings a unique combination of boundless energy and thoughtfulness into his leadership role. He is passionate about motivating the development team to keep growing and doing their best. A graduate from UNSW, Marcus has been solving complex problems and writing code that powers the award-winning work of the founding team since 2007. Beyond work, Marcus creates experimental games that delve into the human condition. His lasting commitment to Cogniss from day one and his initiatives to foster a collaborative and innovative environment have been instrumental to
our story.

Ben Steenson
Technical Lead

As the Technical Lead at Cogniss, Ben steers our technological advancements and collaborates with AWS to continuously enhance our platform's robustness, speed, and efficiency. Ben has worked with companies like Ubisoft, Hewlett-Packard and Pixar early on in his career. Outside work, Ben produces media, exploring design techniques and the relevance of lessons within games to modern-day life. His relentless commitment for Cogniss since the inception of the product is what drives him to keep learning constantly and positions him uniquely to guide our tech strategy.