Peacock Technology is a global pioneer in the practical application of new robotic technologies and automation for challenging tasks in the real world.
We have a proven track record of finding advanced engineering solutions, with particular specialism in the agritech and energy sectors. Our engineering team likes nothing better than getting out of the lab and working on automation challenges in harsh environments and complex applications.
Our world-leading engineers were the first to discover and apply Time-of-Flight sensing for 3D tracking in robot systems and the application of new vision technologies in the dairy industry. We have continually developed our expertise in robotics and sensing. Our Artificial Intelligence capabilities, derived from our machine vision knowledge, offer tremendous new possibilities for advanced automation.
Based in the heart of Scotland, we work throughout the world with an enthusiasm for engineering and a pride in developing solutions for the most challenging automation requirements.
Meet the team
Dr Andrew Peacock
Deputy Chair
Andrew, the founder of Peacock Technology, is a Chartered Engineer and holds a degree in Artificial Intelligence and a PhD in Machine Vision.
Mac McMahon
CTO
Mac joined Peacock Technology in 2015 as CTO. He holds a BEng and MEng in Electronic Engineering and is the lead on all electronics and embedded systems developments.
Gareth Hughes
COO
Gareth is a Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) with a broad experience in robotics having delivered a variety of projects associated with sustainable food production.
Robert Boyce
Sustainability Director
Robert has worked with Andrew since 2001, and is an innovator and strategist who acts as a bridge between technology users and technology developers. He holds an honours degree in business administration and a Masters in management development.
Stuart MacLennan
CEO
Stuart joined Peacock Technology to focus on developing systems that deliver services to opportune markets, support local economies, and invest in sustainable practices and technology. He has a degree in Agriculture, with experience in the agri-food and renewable energy sectors.
Ian Hamilton
Board Chairman
Ian has an extensive track record of senior-executive and non-executive experience in the animal genetics and specialty feed additive industries. He has supported several blue-chip investment houses targeting the Agribusiness and Agtech sector.
Sarah Shone
CMO
Sarah is Peacock’s marketing lead and brings a wealth of experience from the agricultural industry. In previous roles at other agri businesses she looked after 47 distributors operating around the globe and established business operations in India.
Auke Cnossen
CFO
Auke is an experienced CFO and investment professional and previously listed a business in his capacity as CFO and before that worked for Rabobank as a strategic M&A professional and agri-industry expert in both Europe, Asia and North America.
Our Advisory Panel
John Boyce
Until his retirement in 2021, John was a partner in the international law firm Slaughter and May where he specialised in EU and UK competition law. He is based in Belgium.
Rob Murray
Former head of Innovation at NATO and senior business lecturer at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA.
Howard Glynn
Director and Head of Cloud Architecture at PWC.
Heather Wade
Partner at EY within the Transformation Architecture team.
John Dawson
Dairy Vet and Entrepreneur.
Stewart Wallace
Founder shareholder and former director, Stewart is a serial entrepreneur and business advisor with over 20 years’ experience of growing technology companies.
Looking for a challenge?
Whether you are recently graduated or thinking about a career in engineering we are keen to encourage new people to join our profession and have hosted a number of work experience placements from local high schools.
If you are passionate about engineering and have skills in electronics design, embedded firmware or controls/robotics then we would be pleased to hear from you!