Delivering Innovative Disinfection and Sanitisation Solutions
Airandé is a global leader in developing new and safe disinfection and sanitisation solutions. Our goal is to lead the science and management of disinfection in a way that is kind to the environment and benefits people in the spaces they occupy. This is underpinned by our focus on science, innovation, research and development.
We have developed strong relationships with the highly experienced research and development teams of our partners, and with university-based researchers, to enable the ongoing development of the complete Airandé Disinfection System.
At Airandé, we follow a simple equation when it comes to our approach to disinfection. We believe that technology + chemistry = the removal of 99.9999% of pathogens from air and surfaces. The combination of traceability with solution integrity and management are key elements in the unique offering of Airandé’s Disinfection System.
OUR GLOBAL PRESENCE
Airandé has a global presence located across Australia, Europe, MENA, the UK and China. Since its founding in 2016, Australia has been the site of Airandé’s Headquarters.
Our global manufacturers and suppliers are accredited to ISO 9001:2015. Our medical devices are manufactured by partners that are certified to ISO 13485:2016. Similarly, Airandé has been certified by the British Standards Institute (BSI) under ISO 13485:2016.
Our Team
The Airandé team is a highly skilled group of professionals who, through their industry collaborations, bring together the very best thinkers and practitioners in the disinfection world. Meet the team below.
Bill Hovey
President & CEO
Bill is an experienced and highly capable executive who has brought to Airandé a high level of energy and focus on building the business globally.
Bill has worked across a number of sectors including education, financial services, not-for-profit, and management consulting to manufacturers, medical device companies, schools, universities, and professional services firms. He has an appetite for innovation and for meaningful, sustainable change. He has a well-developed and acknowledged skills-set in the areas of setting and executing strategy, in marketing, and in managing innovation. In the latter, he has built up both experience and knowledge about accessing research assistance and support through collaborations and accessing government grants.
“When I first came across the technology, I was struck by its potential to deliver enormous benefits to humankind and to the planet by harnessing science and innovation”, notes Bill. “These have become the cornerstones of our approach to doing business: science, environment, and humanity”.
Bill holds a BA in humanities (Macquarie University) and a Grad Dip Education (Charles Sturt University). In addition, Bill has completed studies at postgraduate level of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management at Macquarie University. As a result of these further studies, he has been awarded a Master of Management, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Arts (Business Research).
Ron Roobroeck
VP, Hospital and Medical (Global)
Ron has more than 20 years of business expertise in Global Business, with deep-rooted experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Diagnostic and Medical Device environment (B2B, B2C and B2G). He has worked with major companies in the US, Europe and Japan, including Novartis, Roche, Medtronic, Terumo.
His expertise lies in Global Sales, Marketing and Operational Management, New Product Launches, Market Access, Quality and Regulatory, Business Intelligence, Fundraising, Alliance Management, and Distribution Channel management ranging from strategy to execution. He is recognized as someone with a can-do attitude inspiring this in others, resulting in empowerment, teamwork, mutual trust and on-time delivery.
Due to his international experience ( EMEA-JAPAC-Canada-SA), he worked with and managed people from all regions in the world and has a high cross-cultural sensitivity.
Stephane Jacob
VP, Regional Director, MENA
Stephane has spent over 20 years in the Middle East driving innovation across technology, media, and security. Known for his cross-sector expertise and entrepreneurial mindset, he has helped connect regional and international markets through strategic leadership, business development, and creative problem-solving.
A patented inventor in 360-degree imaging and computer graphics, Stephane brings together technical depth and marketing vision. He also serves as Communication Director for ASIS International’s Dubai Chapter, contributing to the region’s dialogue on security and innovation.
His curiosity for emerging technologies often leads him into new industries. From imaging and software to disinfection and air purification, Stephane embraces each vertical as an opportunity to learn, adapt, and deliver meaningful solutions.
His background includes general management, branding, digital marketing, and business development, with a strong focus on high-tech and security. Stephane is recognized for building effective teams, forming trusted partnerships, and delivering creative solutions with real business impact.