Overview

George (Barry) Gleadall is the founder of AEQUITAS NEXUS and is responsible for platform strategy, product architecture, regulatory oversight, and capital markets.

With over 25 years of experience operating at the intersection of technology, finance, and regulation, he has focused on building scalable systems in complex, highly regulated environments.

Background & Experience

Prior to founding AEQUITAS NEXUS, George worked in senior leadership roles across digital print, digital media, oil & gas, enterprise software and financial services, where he was directly involved in:

• Designing and launching regulated technology platforms

• Leading cross-functional teams across engineering, compliance, and operations

• Managing long-cycle, risk-sensitive products from concept through execution
  
  

George has worked closely with the AEQUITAS NEXUS founding team for over 20 years, bringing continuity, alignment, and institutional knowledge to the company’s platform development.

Focus at AEQUITAS NEXUS

At AEQUITAS NEXUS, George focuses on:

• Platform architecture and system design

• Governance, controls, and process discipline

• Aligning technology infrastructure with regulatory and operational requirements

• Enabling litigation finance products through scalable, transparent systems

Philosophy

George brings a pragmatic, operator-driven approach to building technology—prioritizing durability, auditability, and real-world usability over theoretical design.

The platform is built to support informed decision-making while recognizing the inherent complexity and risk of litigation finance.

Education & Credentials 

• MBA,  Capella University, USA

• BSc Engineering, Queens University, Canada

• 9 US Patents for Digital Technologies

• Member of Emmy Award Winning Team  

• Google Certified Cloud Architect

• Founder of the Web3 InsurTech Foundation

Overview

Suzanne (Sue) Jackson is a co-founder of AEQUITAS NEXUS and serves as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the company’s financial strategy, capital structure, governance, and operational controls.

With over 30 years of experience across financial services, technology-enabled platforms, and regulated operating environments, she brings institutional discipline to the financial foundation of the company.

Background & Experience

Prior to co-founding AEQUITAS NEXUS, Sue held senior financial leadership roles across fintech, consulting and asset management, where she was responsible for:

• Financial planning and analysis in complex, growth-stage environments

• Capital structuring and investor reporting

• Designing financial controls and governance frameworks

• Supporting platform scalability while managing risk and compliance

Sue has worked closely with the founding team for over 20 years, contributing deep continuity and alignment across finance, operations, and technology development.

Focus at AEQUITAS NEXUS

As CFO, Sue is responsible for:

• Financial strategy and long-term capital planning

• Oversight of platform economics and unit economics

• Investor relations and reporting infrastructure

• Internal controls, accounting, and audit readiness

• Supporting litigation funding products administered through the platform

Philosophy

Sue approaches the CFO role as a strategic operating partner—focused on building durable financial systems that support transparency, accountability, and long-term scalability.

Financial discipline is treated as an enabler of growth, not a constraint.