Meet Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team is comprised of professionals that bring together a unique blend of knowledge, experience and strategic foresight.
Ray Armstrong
Ray is the Co-Founder and CEO of Saros Consulting. He is passionate about strategic business and IT alignment and is an innovative and adaptable professional with a highly effective mix of ICT and business skills. He has a proven track record of increasing operational efficiencies, controlling project costs & schedules, as well as implementing & maintaining technology initiatives to support multinationals globally.
Justin van der Spuy
Justin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Saros Consulting. He is an experienced ICT professional and has successfully led multiple complex projects for large multinationals globally. He is passionate about driving organisational change through strategic solutions and project management ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, within scope and provide strategic value to the customer.
Sandra Kacperowska
Sandra Kacperowska is responsible for the global operations of Saros Consulting. She joined the company in 2020 and previously served consulting roles across pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
Sandra supports strategic leadership across employee lifecycle initiatives to align Saros’s strategy and function with its growth strategies. She is responsible for driving best practices across all operational aspects, including talent acquisition, human resources, marketing, and organisational development. She is committed to helping Saros continue to be a place where people can be themselves, grow their careers and thrive in their personal and professional lives. Prior to Saros, Sandra led a cross-functional teams delivering IT and business projects. Sandra holds an honours degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Technological University Dublin, a professional diploma in Advanced Negotiations from Harvard University and a professional diploma in Human Resources from University College Dublin. She sits on the management board of Saros and supports a non-profit organisation as a board Director.
Chris Wilson
Chris is our UK Country Manager. She brings extensive experience in senior commercial roles including Country Manager, Sales Director, and Sales Manager, with a focus on large enterprise and government accounts. Chris has worked closely with both business leaders and C-suite executives to solve complex challenges and improve productivity.
Her background in major corporates has given her broad exposure to technologies such as Cloud, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, AI/ML, and database systems. She thrives under pressure, leading high-performing teams and supporting clients through technology-driven change.
Barry Connellan
Barry is our Ireland Country Manager. He brings over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, with a strong background in enterprise ICT sales and leadership roles in SaaS start-ups. Barry also spent five years as a management consultant, specialising in franchising, where he supported businesses through strategic international growth and operational development.
Aoife Mac Cana
Aoife is our Director of Professional Services. She brings a wealth of experience in leading transformation programmes within complex international organisations. With a Bachelor of Commerce, an MSc in Project Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management, and an MBA, Aoife combines academic strength with a strategic, results-focused approach.
She is known for her integrity, adaptability, and commitment to delivering meaningful change through people-first leadership. Her work supports the continued growth and operational excellence of Saros Consulting.
Global IT Leadership
Operating globally across numerous countries, Saros Consulting boasts a track record of countless successful projects and expertly managed substantial budgets, showcasing our far-reaching impact and expertise.
