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We are Preparing for GDPR

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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) comes into force on May 25th 2018 and is the biggest change to data protection laws in more than 20 years. We take our data responsibilities seriously, and as we prepare for the new regulation we want to share what we’re doing. We are reviewing our data types across the business, […]

April Update from the CEO

We have carved out a distinct role in building both metro and rural full fibre networks to equip businesses and communities with super and ultrafast connectivity. Earlier this month, INCA and Point Topic released a report that revealed how the alnet (alternative network) community is growing the UK’s full fibre footprint at pace with more than 1 […]

£3,000 Gigabit Funding Now Available

Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme Bristol, Nottingham, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and Hereford ITS has been an authorised supplier of the government’s initiative to subsidise full fibre connections since it started in 2017. The extended £67m scheme is designed to encourage the take-up of services on full fibre connectivity, rather than FTTC, as it […]

CEO’s Viewpoint March 2018

This is my first update since I became CEO. Over the last couple of months I have been getting my arms around the business, meeting many of our customers, and looking at our networks. It has been an opportunity to reflect on the direction and strategy of ITS. As a result, we are focusing on […]

Why Rural Communities Must Get Superfast Broadband

In the wake of the updated government stats around rural businesses (Feb 22nd), we are reminded of the important role that these enterprises play in our economy. A hive of industry, from homeworkers and sole traders, to rural business parks, to agriculture – the one thing they all have in common is the need for fast, reliable […]

ITS Connects Businesses with Faster Broadband in Rural Wales

ITS, one of the fastest growing broadband providers in the UK has recently completed a major highspeed internet network upgrade. The upgrade consisted of a new resilient fibre network, spanning 92 miles across Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey and Powys. 400 existing residential and business customers across some of the most remote […]

Maven Continue to Support ITS

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Maven Capital Partners, one of the UK’s leading private equity houses, has announced in Dec 2017 a further £1million investment in ITS from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. This latest investment is part of the £4.25m facility provided by Maven and follows the £2.25million invested in June 2017. £1m of the facility still remains and […]

New Chief at the Helm of Leading Alternative Network Service Provider ITS

ITS Technology Group (ITS), one of the fastest-growing alternative network (altnet) providers in the UK, has today announced the appointment of Daren Baythorpe, former BT Openreach BCD Managing Director, as Chief Executive Officer. Daren has been connected with ITS since October 2016 when he joined as a board advisor before accepting the role of Managing […]

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Gordon Riddell
Strategic Planning & Insight Director

Gordon Riddell is ITS Business Planning Director who leads our Business Intelligence function. A strategic planning expert with a deep passion for driving transformation, Gordon focuses on driving customer-centric action across the organisation through data and analytics. With experience spanning utilities, telecoms, retail, public sector, and automotive industries, he brings a wealth of insight into workforce management, forecasting, demand planning, and operational performance. Gordon has led planning and transformation initiatives across both private and public sectors, supporting investment readiness, digital evolution, and large-scale infrastructure rollouts. His expertise lies in turning complex data into actionable intelligence, enabling businesses to optimise field operations, contact centres, and back-office functions for long-term success.

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Dave Ferry
Chief Sales Officer

As Chief Sales Officer, Dave leads the sales strategy at ITS, driving growth and strengthening customer relationships. Overseeing commercial success across Partner Markets, Public Sector and Major Business, Dave uses his 20 years of telecoms experience to build high-performing teams and deliver innovative solutions that meet market demands.

Previously, Dave held senior roles at Virgin Media Business, leading successful teams in various market segments.

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Kevin McNulty
Strategy Director

Kevin leads the Strategy team in ITS, comprising the core functions of network Investment (including M&A), regulation, public affairs, product management and marketing. With over 4 years’ experience within the leadership team of ITS, Kevin has played a pivotal role in shaping the business direction as it has grown to be a leading provider of B2B wholesale connectivity.

Prior to ITS, Kevin has a long background in the industry, having held senior positions in BT, Virgin Media, KCOM and NTT – as well as a period spent in consultancy.

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Claire Davies
People & Culture Director

Claire is the People and Culture Director for ITS, responsible for ensuring we provide a great place to work, with amazing people who are happy, productive, and engaged.

A CIPD qualified HR professional with previous industry experience at Amey, as well as more recent experience in a number of small businesses, Claire is passionate about putting people first in order to grow the business.

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Mike Goodwin
Chief Technology Officer

Mike is responsible for all technical, operations, customer service and security within ITS. Using his degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and MBA from Manchester Business School, Mike focuses on how ITS can introduce and support complex solutions designed to create customer-focused teams that ensure exceptional experience. On top of his extensive career history spanning TalkTalk, Hyperoptic and Fibre Nation, Mike is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the IET.

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Charlie Versi
Chief Operating Officer

Charlie leads ITS’s end-to-end operational delivery, with a focus on service excellence and delivering an outstanding experience for both partners and their business customers. His appointment will help build on the company’s strong foundations – driving transformation, quality, and innovation and using them as key enablers of continued growth.

Daren Baythorpe
Chief Executive Officer

Daren is a dynamic leader who drives the strategy, growth and direction of ITS. Daren has significant utility / telecoms sector experience and has held several board-level leadership and advisory positions for a number of organisations including Severn Trent Water and BT. He served on the Board of Openreach, where he held executive responsibilities as Director of the Customer Service Division, Director for Field Engineering then latterly serving as Managing Director of the Business Division.

Daren also regularly advises and collaborates with government and other regulatory / telecoms bodies on sector-related issues. His in-depth knowledge and understanding of the requirements of operators and high capacity data users, through his vast experience across the industry, mean that ITS is thriving under his leadership

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Kevin Gaskell
Chairman

Kevin leads our board and is responsible for giving strategic advice and counsel, as well as attracting and driving investment. Kevin is recognised as one of the most successful leaders of his generation, having led iconic brands such as Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW. A highly experienced serial entrepreneur and private equity chairman, he has led multi-billion-pound global organisations; and also founded startups such as Epyx Limited, building it up to become the market leader for automotive e-commerce solutions.

Kevin has received multiple accolades; highlights include making the ‘UK’s top 40 leaders under 40’ list, chairing the ‘best UK private equity investment of the year’, and being a founder of award-winning start-up companies across the globe.

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