HawkCell

HawkCell

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Health, Pharmaceutical / Biotech

Lyon

Meet our team!

Meet Hugo, CSO & Founder - HawkCell

Meet Hugo, CSO & Founder

As the founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Hugo is the technical engine behind HawkCell’s revolutionary imaging solutions. With a PhD in MRI and deep expertise in physics, he has spent years developing the patented algorithms that allow for precise, quantitative animal imaging. Hugo’s work ensures that AI enhances and copilots human expertise, providing veterinarians with the tools they need for faster, more confident diagnoses.

Hugo’s journey began in the lab, but his entrepreneurial spirit led him to lead HawkCell as its first CEO before transitioning to CSO to focus on technological innovation. He is deeply committed to excellence and grit, constantly validating HawkCell's platform with key opinion leaders to redefine the standards of veterinary care. For candidates who love deep tech with a tangible, positive impact on animal health, Hugo’s team is where the magic happens.

Meet Alexis, CEO - HawkCell

Meet Alexis, CEO

Alexis is a fast-paced, visionary leader who defines himself as a "Citizen of the World". With a multicultural French-Japanese background and over two decades of experience in high-growth tech sectors, he has a proven track record of raising millions in funding and scaling businesses across the globe, particularly in APAC. As the CEO of HawkCell, he is driven by the motto "Anything is Possible" and is on a mission to bring disruptive MRI technology to the international veterinary and pharmaceutical markets.

When he isn’t defining ambitious go-to-market strategies, you’ll likely find Alexis training for his next Ironman. He brings that same endurance and grit to the startup world, fostering an environment where focus, determination, and talent harmony are the keys to success. If you are looking for a leader who balances high-level strategy with a "We Do What We Say" attitude, Alexis is the one steering the ship

Meet Emma, CPO & Strategic Project Manager - HawkCell

Meet Emma, CPO & Strategic Project Manager

Emma is the bridge between HawkCell’s strategic operations and its people. Originally from Taiwan and having lived in Spain, Argentina, Singapore, and France, she is a multilingual powerhouse who thrives in diverse, multicultural environments. With an MBA from HEC Paris and a background in scaling HR for tech giants like Shopee and Alan, Emma is passionate about building transparent, supportive, and high-performing teams.

At HawkCell, Emma manages a unique split between People & Culture and Strategy Ops, ensuring the company structures itself correctly as it expands internationally into APAC. If you want to join a high-velocity environment where top-tier talent and operational performance are the north star, Emma is the one ensuring HawkCell scales with precision and ambition as it enters the APAC market.

Meet Jamil, Data Scientist - HawkCell

Meet Jamil, Data Scientist

Jamil is the specialist turning complex animal data into actionable medical insights. As a Data Scientist with a Master’s in Image and Signal Processing for medicine, he focuses on the "brain" of HawkCell: the Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms that quantify pathologies. His work is essential to the company’s motto of being "Optimized for Pets, Life-Changing for Vets," as he develops the tools that provide unique, high-quality images for both pharmaceuticals and veterinarians.

With a background in both hardware and software engineering, Jamil brings a multidisciplinary approach to image processing. He is at the forefront of HawkCell’s technical evolution, using Python to build the future of veterinary diagnostics. For tech talent who wants to apply AI to real-world medical ch

Meet Sarah, Advanced Imaging Applications Engineer - HawkCell

Meet Sarah, Advanced Imaging Applications Engineer

Sarah brings the "human" (and animal) touch to HawkCell’s advanced technology. Based in the US, she is a Veterinary Advanced Imaging Application Engineer with decades of experience in veterinary technology and advanced imaging. Her mission is clear: she troubleshoots, optimizes protocols, and trains clinical teams to ensure that HawkCell’s AI-powered solutions deliver maximum value in real-world veterinary settings.

Driven by her mantra, "Ultimately I do it for the animals," Sarah focuses on reducing anesthesia times and improving diagnostic quality. She is a vital link between the technical team and the clinicians on the ground, representing the company at industry events and demos. Sarah’s role is perfect for those who want to see the direct results of their work: better care for pets and more efficient workflows for the vets who treat them.

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