Aretiico: Empowering
Sovereignty and Security
At Aretiico, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions designed to meet the evolving challenges of the next 30 years. Our mission is to promote local sovereignty, self-determination and flexibility through our innovative CA in a Box, as well as our public and private PKI solutions.
Transforming the PKI Landscape
Discover the key milestones that have shaped Aretiico's journey.
Foundation
Vision
Aretiico, founded by Richard Parris, stems from his extensive experience and vision in digital security and innovation. Richard’s journey began as a nuclear engineer, collaborating with US design agencies to ensure the safety of the UK's nuclear sector. His career progressed at Boeing Computer Services, where he gained expertise in supercomputing and e-commerce. An MBA from Warwick Business School, further fuelled his entrepreneurial vision.
In 1992, Richard founded Intercede Group PLC, a cybersecurity firm specialising in digital identity, which became a key industry player. As Executive Chairman of Sabian Technology Group plc, he focused on reducing carbon emissions and creating scalable solutions. This aligned with the mission of his family office, Parris Group Ltd, which invests in cybersecurity, the circular economy, and green energy.
2018
Beginning
In a post-Brexit UK, Richard’s 25 years of experience as a leader in public technology companies converged, leading him to identify a significant market gap: the lack of sovereign trust authorities to address the global need for digital self-determination. In 2018, Richard embarked on a new venture: Aretiico. Drawing from his experience with Intercede and driven by the desire to provide nation states and organisations with tools for their self-governed, future-proof Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Aretiico was established to meet the growing demand for digital trust.
2018-2023
Stealth Mode
And since its launch, Aretiico has been on quite a journey, spending much time in stealth mode while building the backbone legal and organisational platform required to meet the momentous milestone of having its trustworthiness accredited by major industry bodies. This has been possible by investing nearly eight figures and 5 years in developing a solution that leverages cutting-edge technology, including local hardware security and secure cloud computing, to deliver unparalleled scalability, performance, and trust anchoring.
2024
Launch and WebTrust Accreditation
Aretiico emerges from stealth mode, offering the UK’s first CA and digital trust hub with scalable, sovereign, and secure PKI solutions. To meet stringent security and commercial frameworks, we have achieved significant certifications. We successfully passed the WebTrust audit by Schellman group, making us the first UK Sovereign Root Certificate Authority.
Parris Group plc is incorporated in London as a Public Limited Company to enable future expansion. Aretiico Ltd becomes an wholly owned subsidiary of Aretiico Group plc.
Our Team
Meet the talented individuals behind Aretiico.
Richard is a dynamic leader with a passion for building successful companies, nurturing talent, and creating value. With extensive experience as a public company chairman and CEO, he has a proven track record in innovation, business development, and corporate governance. His expertise spans cybersecurity, green technology, and FinTech.
As the founder of Intercede Group plc, Richard took the company public in 2001 and served as chairman until 2018. He is currently the Executive Chairman of Sabien Technology Group plc, a publicly quoted green technology firm, and CEO of Salt Cybersecurity Ltd, the UK subsidiary of Salt Group Pty, an Australian cybersecurity company.
His leadership continues to drive innovation and global commerce.
With over 25 years of experience in the technology sector, Tim has a proven track record of leadership and innovation across diverse domains including defence, fintech, telecommunications, hosting, logistics, and electric vehicles. His career has been marked by a series of successful tenures as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in various start-ups and scale-ups, where he has consistently driven growth, operational efficiency, and technological advancement.
Tim is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems and create value for businesses and consumers alike. His hands-on approach, coupled with a strong foundation in technical and business acumen, has been instrumental in achieving sustained success and driving the digital transformation of organisations.
Gareth is an accomplished Cyber Security professional and leader, boasting an impressive career spanning the Royal Navy, private security, and financial sectors. He combines strong technical, operational, and analytical acumen with extensive military training to deliver industry-leading Cyber Security expertise.
Gareth is dedicated to the continuous delivery of top-quality systems and services, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. He has a successful, progressive, and highly commended background in cyber, electrical, electronic, and communications platforms.
Known for his ability to skilfully collaborate with cross-functional teams, Gareth consistently achieves challenging objectives while adhering to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations. His commitment to excellence and innovative approach helps Aretiico in sterengthening their Cyber Security expertise.
Oliver, is a dynamic entrepreneur and innovator in the cyber security industry. With a passion for technology and business, he holds a Master's degree in Engineering Control Systems. Currently a Programme Director at Aretiico, Oliver has extensive experience delivering large-scale software projects across the public and private sector, he focuses on increasing automation to leverage technology for business transformation streamlining identity management processes, making a significant impact in the industry.
Oliver excels in stakeholder management, commercial acumen, and strategic thinking, with notable expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems. An active contributor to the professional community, he shares insights on technology, digitisation, and compliance.
Liz is an accomplished sales and marketing manager with a specialisation in the cybersecurity sector, bringing extensive experience in marketing and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to the team. As a well-respected account director, Liz is known for ensuring maximum return on investment for customers, always maintaining integrity in her sales approach.
Liz is adept at developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies, driving brand growth, and leveraging PKI solutions to enhance security measures. With her proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize marketing campaigns, and deliver impactful results, Liz is a versatile professional dedicated to achieving excellence in every endeavor.
Ed is an experienced business advisor with over 22 years’ experience in a wide range of accounting, management, transactional, turnaround, and board level roles. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Ed has worked internationally, providing consultancy and expertise in areas including private equity, due diligence, debt raising, financial modelling and analysis, and management and board reporting.
Ed is currently the Chief Financial Officer of AIM listed technology company Sabien Technology Group Plc and is also the Finance Director of TVI Group Limited – a diverse private equity backed operating group.
Ed provides the financial framework for Aretiico to achieve its international growth objectives.
Our Vision
Aretiico was founded on the principles of sovereignty, security, and flexibility. Our vision is for the PKI industry to view sovereignty and security as intertwined, emphasising the importance of complete control over data and infrastructure for autonomy and self-determination. By combining sovereignty, security, and flexibility, we are poised to meet the challenges of the next 30 years.
Our Mission
Aretiico's mission is to embed trust in all digital interactions. By providing a robust infrastructure for identity verification and secure credential issuance, we ensure the integrity of digital relationships.
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