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We are tech enablers
Established in 2021, Hit Refresh has been developing cutting-edge robotics technology, delivering fully automated solutions for the Food and Beverage industry.
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Based in Singapore, our team comprises of experts in mechanical, software, and control systems engineering, as well as extensive experience drawn from global leading brands, agencies, and start-ups. This enables us to innovate and deliver groundbreaking products tailored to our clients' needs.
Meet the team
Our team brings a wealth of experience from some of the world's most formidable brands, agencies and start-ups.
Co-Founder, Director
Stephen Dunstan
Stephen has 25 years of experience, half of which was spent in investment banking, most recently at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. He was also a Director of TREC Holdings, Malaysia's largest F&B dedicated complex and Attacca Capital, an F&B focused investment fund. He holds a BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sheffield.
Co-Founder, CEO
Joseph Ryan
Joseph has 20 years of hands-on experience as an operator and developer of premium hospitality venues in international locations. He has created multiple successful new F&B brands, as well as scaled international franchises such as Five Guys for global corporations including the Zouk Group and the Genting Group.
Manufacturing
Muthukumar Sekar
Muthukumar has over 20 years of experience across the aerospace, heavy vehicles, home appliance, and medical products industries. He specializes in leading projects from concept to delivery, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term success. His expertise includes operations optimization, team leadership, strategic planning, and technical support. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Annamalai University of India (First Class Honours).
Engineering
Wilson Li
Wilson is a mechanical engineer with previous experience working in the defence and medical industry. He oversaw concept ideation, design development, prototype mechanism, and mechatronics system in companies including Advanced Material Engineering and Trendlines Medical Singapore. Wilson holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore.
COO, freshpod
Stephanie Keong
​Steph brings over a decade of experience in finance, with a strong background in financial control, risk management, and process optimization at esteemed global institutions such as JP Morgan, KPMG, and PwC. Her expertise spans multiple countries, including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and London, providing her with a diverse perspective on international finance. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne.
Engineering
Chen Ang
Chen Ang is a mechanical engineer with a passion for robotics and design. He has previously worked with food technologies at Advantir Innovations, as well as has research experience in Robotics at Tokyo Institute of Technology. Chen Ang graduated with a Bachelor in Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with First Class Honours.
Nutrition & Logistics
Pete Fisher
Peter is an expert in the field of nutrition and logistics. Peter holds multiple nutrition certifications and is the Co-founder of Nutrition Kitchen, a meal subscription platform which has operations in Hong Kong and Singapore and delivers 10,000 meals daily.
Patents
Robert Sullivan
Robert has over 35 years of engineering experience, having worked alongside international brands like Hughes Aircraft, Harris RF Communications, Universal Studios and Disney Parks. Robert is a patent expert and holds 30 patents in numerous countries.