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Aggrey Lutta
Culture Director - CAE
Most people would call me an IT veteran who has been in the industry for over 30+ years now! I joined CAE back in 2000 and became a co-owner and Board member as part of the initial MBO back in 2004. I have held various positions on the board between 2004-2019, mainly in the Services Division, working closely with significant Vendors, especially Cisco, as we became a Gold partner back in 2006.
Since stepping down from the board, I have been heavily involved in setting up and defining our Culture and now excited to be heading up a new innovative Coaching Program that builds on our strong culture and purpose. I’ve always been fascinated by human potential and what motivates individuals, as we are all unique and have different drivers in life.
I get immense satisfaction helping people grow and develop into the best versions of themselves in both work and life outside of IT! In addition to having an MBA, over the past 10+ years studied and Certified as Master NLP, Life Coaching and Executive/ Business Coach.
Experienced in Leadership and can cover People, Business Growth, Career Development, Imposter Syndrome, Managing Upwards, Managing a Team, Starting a New Business, Diversity & Inclusion and Channel Dynamics. Aggrey is open to working with people who are ambitious at all levels within the Business, but also people who are stuck in any area of their life.
Based in Watford
Leah Stiff
Head of Strategic Alliances - SCC
Having worked in partner management/alliances for the past 10 years + - often as the only “partner person” in the organisation – I am very conscious that this role can often be a lonely place to be, misunderstood, and sometimes undervalued.
I am passionate about working with other professionals embarking on or looking to progress their careers in building successful partnerships/alliances.
Based in Reading
Olivia Jaskolka
Experience Marketing Director
As the former Marketing Director at ANS Group, Olivia has over 13 years of marketing and lead generation experience.
Having joined ANS Group in 2008, Olivia progressed through the business and was promoted to her first leadership position in 2013. Since then, was responsible for developing the ANS brand and messaging aligned with the company's evolution.
Olivia is passionate and motivated by unifying the organisation’s sales and marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and generate new business.
In 2017, Olivia was promoted to Marketing Director, taking responsibility for developing and implementing the brand strategy and ensuring the successful implementation of the wider marketing strategy.
In 2017, Olivia was promoted to Marketing Director, taking responsibility of the development and implementation of the brand strategy and ensuring the successful implementation of the wider marketing strategy.
Experienced in Marketing and can cover People, Talent & Hiring, Career Development, Imposter Syndrome, Managing Upwards, Managing a Team, Diversity & Inclusion and Channel Dynamics. Olivia is open to people in Marketing looking for a career or personal development support.
Based in Manchester
Martin Bradbury
Director, Regional Director - Dynatrace
Martin has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, having started his career in software engineering, support and presales before moving to enterprise sales and sales leadership with organisations in the channel such as SCC, Hitachi Vantara and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Currently, Martin is the Regional Director for the Financial Services Industry at Dynatrace, the market-leading observability SaaS solution, where his team are responsible for new customer acquisition and strategic growth clients.
Martin is passionate about developing talent and enjoys supporting several early career and mentoring initiatives. Martin is determined to support his teams in achieving their goals whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Experienced in Sales, People and Talent and can cover People, Talent & Hiring, Business Growth, Career Development, Managing Upwards, Managing a Team, and Sustainable Growth. Martin is open to connecting who would like support in taking the next step in their career journey, moving into sales, moving to a more senior role or stepping into a leadership role.
Tina Yates
Group Business Manager - Netscout and Nokia - Nuvias Group
I have been working in the IT industry for over 10 years, working in both operational roles as well as leading sales engagement in IT Distribution, working at both broadline to value added distribution, I have gained a wealth of experience of the channel.
Since joining Nuvias in 2017, my role has taken me from a UK focussed role to now is managing complex vendor relationships across EMEA, driving a clear strategic plan, that merges both Nuvias and vendor expectations to meet mutual goals.
As a mother of two young children, I want to encourage people that they can accelerate their career, and still manage family life.
Experienced in Sales, Alliances and People / Talent and can cover People, Career Development, Imposter Syndrome, Managing a Team and Channel Dynamics. Tina is open to anyone starting out in the channel, understanding how the channel works and new managers.
Based in Peasemore
Oliver Kenward
Senior Partner Business Development Manager - Microsoft
Oliver is a Senior Partner Development Manager at Microsoft and is focused on working with ISV’s and helping them be successful when developing and selling solutions based on the Microsoft cloud platform.
Prior to Microsoft Oliver spent thirteen years at Cisco where he had a successful sales career building from an early in career internal Account Management role to a Sales Specialist, Enterprise Networks Partner and ISV lead and then into a role in the EMEAR Enterprise Networks management team.
Oliver is passionate about helping people develop their skills, confidence and careers and enjoys the two-way benefits of a mentor and mentee relationship. Outside of work Oliver is a big sports fan and is kept busy by three children under five.
Experienced in Sales, Alliances and Career Development. Oliver is open to anyone who would like to connect based on his experience and those earlier in their career with a focus on sales roles.
Based in Hart
Mark Collins
Former CEO and CTO - ONI
Having sold ONI plc to Thrive in May 2021, I am currently between roles and enjoying a break! I started ONI back in 1992 and was the CEO through to 2019 when I moved to the CTO position.
I have a strong understanding of the business needs and requirements across all departments and functions. I enjoyed working with everybody in the business, and at ONI, I encouraged a ‘One Team, Team ONI’ philosophy. Fundamentally, it was the Team of people at ONI that enabled us to drive our success.
Companies should always invest in their People, as I believe staff satisfaction drives the Customer experience and resulting happiness. In my opinion, you cannot have one without the other, and I like to see both of these as critical elements in a company’s ‘culture nucleus’. Bearing in mind I have led a ‘Technology Company’, I also believe, to achieve the required level(s) of satisfaction and experience, all businesses need to regularly review their Processes, Systems and Technology, I.e. what they currently have today and what they need going forward, to support their Teams, their customers and help achieve their business objectives.
For a Service Provider, everybody should also understand these core elements, for each of their crucial Customer’s, particularly as they only partner with people and organisations they ‘Like, Know & Trust’.
Experienced in Leadership and can cover People, Business Growth, Career Development, Managing Upwards, Managing a Team and Starting a New Business. Mark is open to working with relatively new Managers/Executives, looking to start a new business or possibly grow an existing one. However, Mark is happy to work with anyone who could benefit from his knowledge and experience.
Based in Luton
Bruce Hockin
Channel Sales Director - Picus Security
Senior channel professional of 24 years. Consistently delivers business value in EMEA markets through enabled partner communities. Builds net new channels and opportunities for vendors with innovative and disruptive solutions. Leverages long-standing trusted relationships within the channel community, across sales, technical and executive stakeholders.
Experienced in Sales, and can cover Business Growth, Sustainable Growth and Channel Dynamics. Bruce is open to anyone who is early in their career, new to the Channel and in a channel sales/business development role for a vendor or distributor.
Based Rushlake Green
Gina Hough
Managing Director - MCC Int Ltd
Gina founded her first agency MCC International in her early 20s and grew it to be one of the UK’s largest regional consultancies, employing over 45 people and working for many high-profile tech companies in that time. She moved on from MCC to set up and own half WLM.Digital, where she established a successful PR division and spent 7 years growing that part of the business before moving on to become a freelance consultant and setting up the next incarnation of MCC Int Ltd.
Gina still works with a great team of freelancers and global partner agencies, but now has more freedom to offer a wider range of services to clients and use the knowledge she's built up over the past 30-odd years to good effect when it comes to mentoring and training - something she was unable to find enough time for in her previous roles.
Gina devises marketing communications strategies and campaigns that actively grow her clients’ businesses and uses the best partners to do it - allowing her greater flexibility when planning and implementing their strategic and tactical marketing plans. She is particularly strong in the channel, where she has developed great relationships over the years,
Her hands-on, tell it how it is approach to managing clients’ expectations has never changed over the years. Journalists know what to expect from Gina and she has built up some great contacts. Humour and an abhorrence of pretentiousness have stood her in good stead throughout her whole career.
Experienced in Marketing and People / Talent and can cover, Talent / Hiring, Career Development, Imposter Syndrome, Managing Upwards, Managing a Team, Starting a New Business, Diversity & Inclusion and Channel Dynamics. Gina is open to anyone who feels that they aren't quite good enough, is too hard on themselves, is underconfident, or is struggling in any way.
Based in Winchester
Francesca Beddow
Director - Ice Blue Sky
Francesca has over 20 years of experience in the IT and Telco sector. Francesca began her career at a worldwide IT vendor as a technical apprentice before moving across to hold a number of business roles including 12 years as a business leader within a channel partner.
Having worked within an IT vendor and a systems integrator/channel partner she has a breadth to her understanding and viewpoint.
Francesca has an extensive business development record across the leadership and individual contributor roles she has held, having established significant business growth and new profitable revenue lines.
As an equity director in a go-to-market strategy, marketing and sales enablement agency, Francesca continues to focus on driving and achieving profitable business growth, whilst placing the customer at the heart of everything they do.
Francesca has led, managed and developed teams and individuals for over 15 years and believes people are at the heart of business success. She is passionate about helping individuals early in careers, new managers/leaders and those returning to the workforce.
Based in Reading
Taylor Rhoades
UK Country Manager, Senior Sales Executive - Graylog
Taylor Rhoades is an entrepreneurial-minded cybersecurity sales leader focusing on scaling companies and building teams across the US and UK.
She established and led the expansion of Graylog UK while responsible for managing sales and channel efforts across EMEA. Taylor focuses on developing strong relationships, driving new business by understanding core needs, and building trust in the channel.
Passionate about continually learning and supporting those around her, Taylor enjoys sharing her experiences and knowledge to assist other professionals.
Experienced in Sales and can cover Business Growth, Career Development, Starting a New Business, Diversity and Inclusion and Channel Dynamics. Taylor is open to anyone starting their career or is new to Sales / Channel.
Based on London
Richard Eglon
Chief Marketing Officer - Nebula Global Services
With 25 years experience working in the technology sector across IT, Unified Comms, Software and Telecoms, Richard has a breadth of knowledge to access around both start-up and scale-up operations.
As a hands-on, results driven, agile marketing leader and sales enabler, Richard has wide experience in setting and communicating strategic direction and executing ‘Go-to-Market’ plans which have driven profitable sales growth within the technology sector.
As a chartered marketer, Richard looks to use his experience and knowledge in ensuring the marketing strategy remains aligned with the needs of the business. His entrepreneurial spirit and track record in helping to build successful businesses is why he has a passion to share his experiences with others.
Experienced in Marketing and can cover People, Talent/Hiring, Business Growth, Career Development, Imposter Syndrome, Managing a Team, Starting a New Business, Sustainable Growth and Channel Dynamics. Richard is open to anyone who has the right values and behaviours and wants to continue learning from others, as he does.
Based in South England
Jenny Latimer
Head of Alliances & Operations - Highgate IT Solutions Ltd
Jenny is the Head of Alliances & Operations at Highgate IT Solutions, a 100% remote reseller. Over the past 7 years in the IT channel, Jenny has progressed from a junior coordinator role to her current role, in the senior leadership team at Highgate.
Over the past 12 months, Jenny’s work in sustainability has propelled Highgate to the forefront of action in the channel. Plus, she has picked up some personal and company accolades along the way (finalist in BusinessGreen Leaders awards, CRN Tech Impact awards, CRN Women and Diversity in Channel awards, Women in Tech Excellence awards and CRN Channel Awards). Jenny is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the channel and strives to drive awareness and equality.
Experienced in Alliances, Marketing and Sustainability and can cover People, Career Development, Imposter Syndrome, Managing a Team, Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainable Growth and Channel Dynamics. Jenny is open to anyone who is unsure of their next step in the channel or find they are lacking in self-confidence and in need of a boost.
Based in Northamptonshire
Elisha Kirkham
Recruitment Manager - Softcat Plc
Elisha is Softcat Plc’s Recruitment Manager, and has worked for a FTSE 250 organisation within the channel for 10 years.
Born and raised in Manchester by a single working mum, with an innate and undeniable passion for people from day one, it was no big surprise when Elisha ended up pursuing a career in People and Talent. In recent years, Elisha’s passion for enabling others, most specifically supporting women in business, has skyrocketed.
She has been recognised with the award for CRN Outstanding Returner 2023, was names Recruitment Leader of the Year in 2024 by The FIRM, was invited to be a judge for the CRN Women and Diversity in Channel awards 2024, and also delivered a keynote at CRN Women in Tech Fest 2023 titled ‘The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership’.
One of Elisha’s biggest loves in life is getting people excited about the things that she’s excited about, and one of those major things is exploring the impact that strong and effective leadership and community can have on empowerment and enablement in the workplace, and supporting people to realise their full potential.
Experienced in People, Talent/Hiring, Career Development, Imposter Syndrome, Managing a Team, Diversity and Inclusion, Confidence Building, Establishing your Value, Empowerment and Enablement of Women. Elisha is open to anyone who wants to improve their confidence and identifying and articulating their own value, to enable them to take the next step in their career and reach their full potential.
Based in the UK.
Justyn Leonard
Regional Channel Director - EMEA
Justyn is the Regional Channel Director - EMEA at Digital.ai.
Justyn has been in the channel for over 25 years. During that time he has worked with and for Resellers, Distributors and Vendors across a wide range of technology areas. Having spent almost 20 years of his career working in either EMEA or Global roles, working with large and complex organisations, building trust and delivering high levels of growth.
Justyn is currently working for Digital.ai, a leader in AI powered DevSecOps, where he runs their Partner Organisation for EMEA, building a small, highly focused channel to help us accelerate our business. Passionate about how 'The Power Of The Partner' acts as a force multiplier for business growth and look forward to share my learnings with mentees. When i'm not working, I'm an active volunteer for the RNLI, running the Press function for my local station and am also a Semi-Professional Football Referee.
Experienced in Alliances, Justyn can help with People, Business Growth, Career Development, Managing Upwards, and Channel Dynamics. Justyn is open to working with any individual at any stage in their career.
Based in Southampton.
Ian Turnball
Founder
Ian is the Founder of Cyber Vantage and a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over two decades in the technology industry, with 15 focused on cybersecurity and 10 within the IT Channel. Ian's passion is blending people with technology solutions and services, underpinned by service excellence.
Nearly a decade ago, he set on a journey to disrupt the IT cybersecurity channel by founding and leading a multi-award-winning cyber services provider with four other cybersecurity specialists. They quickly became a UK rising star, setting new standards within the IT channel.
This success culminated in a strategic acquisition, transforming their business into a market-leading Security Operations Centre (SOC). Ian's management approach is holistic, fuelled by a love of sales leadership and business growth. I'm dedicated to pushing boundaries in leadership, cybersecurity, and the IT channel.
Experienced in Leadership, Sales and Alliances, Ian can help with Business Growth, Imposter Syndrome, Managing Upwards, Managing a Team, Starting a New Business and Channel Dynamics. Ian is open to working with any individual at any stage in their career.
Based in Hertfordshire.
Brian Dunleavy
Chief Commercial Officer - Viadex
With over 25 years of experience in the channel, including the past 7 years in a globally focused business, Brian has developed a broad skill set across marketing, sales, and alliances.
His career began in sales teams, and through dedication, I progressed into leadership roles, refining my expertise in both operational efficiency and strategic integration. Throughout his journey, he has faced imposter syndrome, but my turning point came when he opened up to a community of industry experts. Their support helped him gain confidence and take control of my career.
Today, Brian actively contributes to mentoring programs, offering guidance and encouragement to others as they navigate their professional paths. Known as the "Integrator" in his current role, he focuses on operational execution, believing that while thought leadership is vital, the doers bring ideas to life. In his mentoring efforts, he emphasizes the importance of humility and creating a "human-to-human" connection, fostering an open, safe, and supportive environment for growth and collaboration.
Experienced in Leadership, Brian can help with People, Imposter Syndrome, Managing a Team, Channel Dynamics and Global. Brian is open to working with individuals who want to develop into leadership roles or business unit leaders and help them understand the dynamics of managing up and building a solid personal brand. He often helps individuals who lack the confidence to take the next step, which he experienced, so he wants to ensure the next generation of leaders have a "safe" path to success.
Based in the UK.
Dean Wootton
Director of Integrated Marketing - Pure Storage
He has 15+ years IT Channel Marketing experience at a local, EMEA and Global level. In his current role he is responsible for developing, orchestrating, and delivering the Global Brand and Thought Leadership campaigns for Pure Storage.
Experienced in People, Career Development, Imposter Syndrome, Managing a Team and Channel Dynamics.
Dean can mentor anyone who wants to develop their career in Marketing.
Based in Bletchley.
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