- Fieldwork appoints Michelle Collis as Chief Financial Officer
- Collis is an experienced financial officer, bringing 20+ years’ experience supporting startups and VC backed entities, with deep expertise in tech and biotech
- Michelle will drive Fieldwork’s international scale-up and help enhance investor readiness as the company expands globally
- This appointment further strengthens Fieldwork’s leadership team, following Seth Crawford’s appointment as Chair, and Sid Shaikh as CTO
Fieldwork Robotics is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Collis as Chief Financial Officer, further strengthening its executive team as the company accelerates international expansion and enters its next phase of growth.
Michelle has a successful track record with over 20 years’ experience working as a Financial Officer in the startup space for the last 10 years, supporting high-growth, venture-backed businesses through rapid scale, fundraising, IPOs and exits. With deep expertise across the technology and biotechnology sectors, she has worked with organisations ranging from early-stage ventures to global corporates generating revenues exceeding US$2 billion. Michelle’s experience includes positions at Tozaro, a biotechnology company, as well as for Biocair, a global GDP logistics specialist.
Michelle has supported a wide range of transactions, including fundraises, M&A, as well as a record-breaking IPO for one of the largest biotech firms in Cambridge. Michelle’s expertise will be central as Fieldwork accelerates its commercialisation strategy and international expansion. In her role as CFO, she will support the Fieldwork’s transition from start-up to scale-up, prepare the business for future investment, new funding rounds, and engage with strategic and institutional investors as the Company strengthens its global market presence.
Michelle’s appointment is the second senior leadership addition in Fieldwork’s ongoing strategy to expand its executive team with world-class industry expertise. Agri-tech industry leader Seth Crawford was recently appointed Chair, bringing decades of experience at the forefront of agricultural technology. Sid Shaikh, who recently joined the business as Chief Technology Officer contributing world-class engineering knowledge from his work on advanced technology platforms, including Ocado’s global robotic pick-and-pack system.
David Fulton, CEO of Fieldwork Robotics, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Michelle to Fieldwork at such a pivotal time in our development. As the business moves into its scale-up phase and we see growing adoption of our technology on farms, having a CFO with Michelle’s experience in high-growth, venture-backed companies is invaluable. As we expand internationally and deepen our partnerships with growers, her expertise in fundraising and financial strategy will ensure we have the right foundations in place to support sustainable, long-term growth.”
Michelle Collis, CFO, added : “Fieldwork is leading a step-change in agricultural automation. The team has developed pioneering technology that addresses a clear and urgent global need, and I’m excited to support the company through its next phase of growth. With the sector’s growing demand for automation and a compelling commercial opportunity, this is an exciting and pivotal time to join fieldwork. I look forward to working with the team to scale the business internationally and help to deliver long-term value for growers.”
