Our leadership
Our executive team's varied backgrounds and expertise are instrumental in our continued growth. Meet and connect with the people guiding us and shaping our future as a Group.
Simon Haighton-Williams
Chief Executive Officer
Simon oversees the big picture and keeps us on track. A believer in learning at your limits, his favourite quote is by Mario Andretti: 'If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.'
Fun fact: To relax, Simon enjoys diving and venturing into the unknown.
Lex Archon
Group Head of Finance
As Head of Finance, Lex keeps The Group on track for growth while increasing cross-functional collaboration. Beyond his love of numbers, he enjoys mentoring others and attending personal development workshops.
Fun fact: Lex once ranked #2 in the world in a Chartered Accountancy exam.
Harp Athwal
Head of Channel Operations
As Head of Channel Operations, Harp's focus is our global relationship with the Atlassian ecosystem. No matter what the challenge, he reminds his team, 'We're right where we should be now.'
Fun fact: A skilled craftsman, Harp built his own lake house in tribute to his late mother.
Effie Bagourdi
Head of Service Management Practice
Effie leads The Group's ITSM offerings, delivering high-quality ITSM advisory and consulting services. 'Seize the day,' is her motto, believing the significance of a moment is only clear when it's passed.
Fun fact: Effie enjoys travelling without a map, armed only with her adventurous spirit.
Russ Barr
General Manager, ScriptRunner
Russ is all about making things happen and clearing the way for success. Inspired by Ferris Bueller's words, 'Life moves pretty quickly,' he keeps his mind on the present and makes the most of every opportunity.
Fun fact: Russ has completed an impressive 15 triathlons!
James Bevan
Global Head of Business Development
Leading The Group's business development efforts, James ensures we deliver the best solutions to our customers. A true culture champion, he’s all about creating an environment where success can thrive.
Fun fact: James loves sports, especially football or speeding down slopes skiing or snowboarding.
Ruth Collett
Chief Marketing Officer
As The Group's marketing strategist, Ruth thrives on problem-solving and empowering others. Guided by Maya Angelou's wisdom, 'Making a living is not the same as making a life,' she believes in staying true to what matters.
Fun fact: Ruth's culinary flair once landed her an audition on Masterchef.
Samsoor Hemat
Chief Revenue Officer
As The Group’s Chief Revenue Officer, Samsoor leads our global strategy for customer engagement and growth. 'The only constant in life is change,' is his mantra, believing adaptability is vital to success.
Fun fact: Samsoor collects fragrances from all over the world, owning over 100 varieties.
Tom Lasparini
Chief Operating Officer
A master at connecting minds to achieve great things, Tom's motto is 'perception is reality'—believing that seeing things from another's perspective solves most problems.
Fun fact: Tom once tried out for The Apprentice, but didn't make it through because he wanted to solve problems, not create drama!
Sophie Bevan
Chief of Staff
As The Group's Chief of Staff, Sophie is a master generalist, adept at launching projects and delivering results. She approaches every challenge fearlessly with a 'how hard can it be?' attitude.
Fun fact: Sophie studied fine art at university, and loves getting lost in its boundless possibilities.
Gareth Llewellyn
Managing Director, Brew Digital
Gareth’s goal is to deliver high-quality work to both The Group and Brew's growing client base. 'Go ugly early,' is his motto—believing it's better to deal with problems head-on than let them fester.
Fun fact: In his spare time, Gareth coaches track cycling—think high-speed velodromes and no brakes!
Mike Maheu
Co-Founder and General Manager, Venue.sh
Mike leads all aspects of Venue.sh, from development to marketing to day-to-day operations. 'Try hard to do right,' is his philosophy, and he enjoys guiding and sharing his knowledge with young tech enthusiasts.
Fun fact: Mike once lived on a sailboat and explored the Abaco Islands for a month.
Jarin McClinton
Global Head of Professional Services
Leading Professional Services, Jarin ensures our consultants have everything they need to deliver our clients the best technical solutions. His motto? 'The answer is always no unless you ask.'
Fun fact: As a snowboard instructor, Jarin once did a 720º spin off a jump with a 30-foot gap.
Isobel McWilliams
Head of Human Resources
As The Group's HR leader, Isobel guides teams through the ever-evolving work environment. A champion of transparency, she embraces C S Lewis' quote, 'Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.'
Fun fact: Isobel enjoys an icy dip in the Irish sea with her group, MerryMades.
Jon Mort
Chief Technology Officer
As Group CTO, Jon helps our teams use technology to solve real problems and embrace change. He likes to see challenges from different perspectives, recognising the most obvious solution is not always the best.
Fun fact: Jon once performed with his electro-pop band at Birmingham’s O2 Academy.
Adil Nasri
Managing Director, Adaptavist Germany
Adil ensures our operations in the DACH region run smoothly and grow sustainably. Keeping things simple is his daily mantra, summed up in his favourite Bruce Lee quote: 'Simplicity is the key to brilliance.'
Fun fact: Adil originally wanted to be a teacher before making the leap into business.
Neal Riley
Chief Information Officer
Neal ensures we get the most out of the tools we use, the information we create, and the knowledge we have. He believes life is for learning, inspired by his mother's early advice to 'learn something new every day.'
Fun fact: During his university days, Neal wowed diners as a hibachi chef!
Gary Stevenson
Strategic Business Development Director
Gary orchestrates The Group's business and partnership strategies. A well-being advocate, he's inspired by David Bowie's quote, 'Ageing is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.'
Fun fact: Gary founded a company that once remixed for the band Gorillaz.
Adam Wignall
General Manager, Kolekti
As General Manager at Kolekti, Adam leads daily operations, empowering his team to achieve their full potential. Known for his collaborative style, he shuns micromanagement, believing success is built on trust.
Fun fact: Adam has visited every continent on earth, with one icy exception—Antarctica.
Jari Worsley
General Manager, Upscale
As Managing Director of Upscale, Jari’s mission is to simplify and improve work for all. Curious by nature, he uses data and models to uncover what's missing, always asking, 'Why?'
Fun fact: At age 11, Jari wrote his first program on an Atari and has been hooked on tech since.