Meet Our Partners & Executive Team
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Blake Roy
PARTNER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Blake is a 2x founder and seasoned technical leader known for a relentless work ethic and results-driven approach. He excels in solving complex business and technical challenges, building scalable systems, and aligning strategies to drive tangible growth.
At Willowark, Blake consistently delivers profitable solutions internally and externally by leveraging his technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic vision. His philosophy is straightforward: take action, validate ideas, focus on outcomes, and lead by example through hard work.
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Chris Butlin
EXECUTIVE ADVISOR & CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Chris brings over 35 years of experience in high-tech industries, holding executive and leadership roles across sectors such as motor drives, robotics, IT, telecoms, and biotechnology. This extensive background has provided a solid foundation for his work in CEO leadership and advisory roles, focusing on growth and preparing companies for Mergers and Acquisitions.
For the past 12 years, Chris has specialized in advising investors and revamping high-tech companies to unlock growth and maximize shareholder value. His expertise spans strategic planning, team building, operational management, R&D, and investment funding, among other critical areas.
Chris has also conducted numerous due diligence engagements, assessing company performance and providing revised strategies for growth across various high-tech industry verticals. His results-driven approach ensures companies thrive in challenging and competitive markets.
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Isaac Favata
PARTNER & CHIEF SALES OFFICER
Isaac is a results-driven Chief Sales Officer with a strong foundation in engineering and a passion for process optimization. His technical expertise is complemented by extensive experience in sales and customer service, making him uniquely equipped to bridge the gap between technical innovation and client needs. Isaac is deeply committed to building meaningful connections, advancing sustainability, and improving the human experience through thoughtful and impactful solutions.
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Winson Ye
PARTNER & CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Winson Ye, our Chief Technology Officer, is passionate about crafting unique, data-driven solutions that drive technological advancement and business success. With a rich background in backend engineering, distributed systems, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, he leverages his expertise to deliver scalable, innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of each business.Winson’s career spans industries as diverse as gaming, edtech, home services, and high-tech analytics. His work has ranged from developing robust data pipelines for pay equity reporting to building scalable web services for AAA gaming studios. Through his entrepreneurial ventures and technical leadership roles, Winson has honed his ability to turn complex engineering challenges into practical, impactful outcomes.
At Willowark, Winson leads the charge in aligning technology with business strategy, ensuring that every solution not only solves immediate problems but also positions businesses for long-term success. His relentless drive to innovate and optimize has made him a cornerstone of Willowark’s mission to empower companies globally.