Meet Our Team

Michael Esposito

CEO

Michael Esposito is a senior executive, entrepreneur, and educator with leadership experience across global media and education technology. He has held senior roles at Pearson, where he worked on digital transformation, global content strategy, and education technology initiatives, leading cross-functional teams and supporting international market growth. His background also includes senior leadership in media, focused on business development, strategy, and digital expansion.

Robert Fenikowski

CTO

Robert Fenikowski is a seasoned executive, commanding over 25 years of leadership experience in Information Technology. His distinguished career spans diverse industries, including media, publishing, and marketing, where he has excelled in managing production and pioneering technologies.

As a visionary leader, he has spearheaded digital transformation initiatives across multiple media companies, guiding them through the dynamic shift from traditional to digital processes. His global perspective is evident in his adept management of onshore and offshore outsourcing.

Lajos Torok

VP of Business Development, Hungary

Lajos Torok is a business developer and content localization expert with 25+ years of experience managing multilingual subtitling, dubbing, and audiovisual translation projects. His journey into digital accessibility started while leading an international team on localization projects for major streaming platforms.

Now, as part of Syntegence, Lajos helps expand digital accessibility initiatives across Hungary, guiding businesses through EAA compliance and ensuring their services are inclusive for all users.

Jonathan Thurston

Head of Accessibility

Jonathan has contributed significantly to Walmart's trailblazing Accessibility Center of Excellence (ACE) as the Director of Digital Accessibility. His expertise spans strategic planning, project management, program development, scaling, conformance validation, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and process improvement.

As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, he excels at navigating complexities, creating clear, actionable plans, and fostering business opportunities. Jonathan's exceptional communication and leadership skills enable him to develop product vision and build high-performing teams.