Meet our Team

Get to know the faces behind Apex Computing

Owners and Directors

Daniel Shone - SLT
Daniel Shone
Managing Director
Play Button_1@2xDaniel is the company founder. He started Apex Computing in 2003 and manages the day-to-day running of the business.
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Chris Gorman
CEO
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Leadership

Daniel Shone - SLT
Daniel Shone
Managing Director
Daniel is the company founder. He started Apex Computing in 2003 and manages the day-to-day running of the business.
Chris Gorman - SLT
Chris Gorman
CEO
Chris is a co-owner of the business and in his current role, Chris leads on strategic direction alongside overseeing operational and business activities.
Laura Yates - SLT
Laura Yates
Head of Support Services
Laura joined the company in 2014 and manages our team of engineers. Laura monitors and progresses all active jobs and is the key point of contact regarding Service Desk Support for all our customers.
Jennifer Eden - SLT
Jennifer Eden
HR Manager
Jennifer has been with Apex Computing since 2003. She is the company secretary and manages HR and Office Management.
Ashley Proctor - SLT
Ashley Proctor
Head of Professional Services
Ashley has been delivering excellence in IT since 2005. He joined Apex Computing in 2014 and is our Technical Operations Manager. Ashley is responsible for overseeing our Projects and Cyber Security Teams as well as our Technical Lead. Ashley is also Azure Certified and ILM Level 4 qualified. 
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Nicola Aldred
Head of Finance & Administration
Nicola has over 20 years of dedicated experience in finance. Nicola brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained from working with SMEs in the service sector. Her financial acumen has been instrumental in helping businesses implement strategies for cost reduction and growth. 
Stephen Hobson - Senior Customer Relationship Manager
Stephen Hobson
Head of Account Management
Stephen joined Apex in 2022 and has a dedicated history of working in the Information Technology & Services industry. Stephen is an experienced account manager and sales professional in the IT Sector.
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Brandon Webb
Operations Manager
With 25+ years in IT operations and service management, Brandon is a people-focused leader driving business-aligned IT strategies. As Operations Manager, he ensures Professional Services and Support meet customer and business needs.

Finance and Administration

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Nicola Alred
Head of Finance & Administration
With over 20 years of experience in finance, Nicola specialises in helping SMEs in the service sector achieve growth and reduce costs through strategic financial expertise.
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Jennifer Eden
HR Manager
Jennifer has been with Apex Computing since 2003. She is the company secretary and manages HR and Office Management.
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Hasan Iqbal
Administration Assistant
Hasan started with Apex in 2023. Hasan is currently working towards a level 3 business administration diploma while supporting the Business Operations Team.
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Charlotte Martin
Billing & Licensing Manager
Charlotte joined the Apex Computing team in 2017. She has progressed to be our Licensing Specialist and helps customers with complex licensing requirements. She also handles account administration and customer contracts.

Operations

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Brandon Webb
Operations Manager
With 25+ years in IT operations and service management, Brandon is a people-focused leader driving business-aligned IT strategies. As Operations Manager, he ensures Professional Services and Support meet customer and business needs.
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Ashley Proctor
Head of Professional Services
Since 2005, Ashley has delivered excellence in IT and joined Apex Computing in 2014 as Technical Operations Manager. He oversees Projects, Cyber Security, and Technical Lead teams and holds Azure Certification and ILM Level 4 qualification.
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Simon Mills
Service Desk Coordinator
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Ben Brierley
Programme Manager
Ben started in IT in 2011 and joined Apex in 2021. Ben is responsible for designing and scoping projects for our customers including technical pre-sales.
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Laura Yates
Head of Support Services
Laura joined the company in 2014 and manages our team of engineers. Laura monitors and progresses all active jobs and is the key point of contact regarding Service Desk Support for all our customers.

Technical

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Nathaniel Gill
Head of Cyber Security
Play Button_1@2xNathaniel joined Apex Computing in 2016 and is a Cyber Security Professional. He is responsible for keeping Apex and our clients safe and secure from Cyber Threats.
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Joshua Oates
Technical Project Manager
Joshua joined Apex in 2011 and is a Microsoft Certified Professional. His extensive knowledge and experience allows him to resolve technical issues quickly with his methodical and systematic approach.
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Daryl Kelly
Technical Project Manager
Daryl started in IT in 2006, joining Apex in 2021. He has various Microsoft qualifications specialising in Azure technologies. He completes projects for our customers helping drive forward innovation and technological improvements. 
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Ben Brierley
Programme Manager
Ben started in IT in 2011 and joined Apex in 2021. Ben is responsible for designing and scoping projects for our customers including technical pre-sales.

 

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Faizan Saqib
NOC/SOC Engineer
Faizan first started in IT in 2018, joining Apex in 2021. He has a passion for excellent customer service and problem resolution. He has a degree in Computer Network and ITIL 4 Foundation. 
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Philip Halliwell
Service Desk Team Leader
Philip joined Apex Computing in 2017, his IT career started back in 1987, having been in numerous industries: Education, Retail, Local Government, Nuclear, Manufacturing and Oil. His experience in the private and public sector brings a wealth of skills to the Apex Computing team.

 

 

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Craig Anthony
Projects Engineer
Craig has been in IT since 2011 he served his previous role as an infrastructure engineer. He has achieved various IT qualifications including his Microsoft MCP status and Comptia A+ 1 + 2.
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David Russ
Projects Engineer
David joined Apex Computing in 2018 with a BSc in Business Computing and IT. He brings valuable experience from the NHS, where he worked in IT Support and as an EPR Analyst, developing electronic patient care records for Salford Royal Hospital.
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Shaed Hussain
IT Engineer
Shaed began working in IT in 2014. He then carried on studying and graduated in Computing in Business (Bsc). With a wealth of technical expertise, he provides technical support across various core systems.
 
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Matthew Buckley
IT Engineer
Matthew joined Apex in 2022, bringing a lifelong passion for computers and electronics. With MTAs in Networking and Cloud, he combines technical expertise with a strong customer service background, excelling in building client relationships and delivering exceptional support.
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Christy Roy
IT Engineer
Christy Roy, a key member of the Apex Computing IT Support Team since 2018, holds a bachelor's in Computer Networks and Security with a focus on Cisco technology. Known for her problem-solving skills and proactive approach, she ensures smooth, secure IT operations and consistently delivers excellence.
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Luke Collins
Senior IT Engineer
Play Button_1@2xLuke joined Apex Computing in 2020. He is a Microsoft Certified Expert and Microsoft Associate. His drive and passion for IT are evident in everything he does.

 

 

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Ross Ansell
Service Desk Team Leader
Play Button_1@2xRoss began his IT career in 2010, driven by a passion for IT support and exceptional customer service. 
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Scott White
IT Engineer
Scott started in IT in 1991 and has a passion for IT. He is Microsoft Certified and has a HND Communications Engineering and a Diploma in Software Engineering. He joined Apex Computing in 2018.
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Michael Markides
Senior IT Engineer
Play Button_1@2xMichael start with Apex in 2023. His IT Career started in 2014 and he holds multiple accreditations including certifications from Microsoft, Datto, Cisco and SonicWall.
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Stuart Smith
IT Field Engineer Team Leader
Stuart started with Apex in 2013, having been in IT since 2003. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional and completes the majority of our onsite support and customer visits. 
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Daniel Kilroy
NOC/SOC Engineer
Daniel joined Apex Computing in 2022, bringing 8 years of IT experience. Starting with an apprenticeship, he has since supported various companies, offering extensive knowledge and expertise to meet diverse IT needs. 

Account Management

Stephen Hobson - Head of Account Management
Stephen Hobson
Head of Account Management
Stephen joined Apex in 2022 and has a dedicated history of working in the Information Technology & Services industry. Stephen is an experienced account manager and sales professional in the IT Sector.
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Kate Bereti
Senior Account Manager
Play Button_1@2xKate joined Apex Computing in 2018 where she developed great relationships with our customers and an excellent technical understanding of our product sets and customer requirements. Kate helps our customers get the most from our services.

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