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ITS Backs Record-Breaking Pacific Row in Support of The Lewis Moody Foundation

ITS is proud to sponsor one of 2025’s most ambitious endurance expeditions – a world record attempt to row the Pacific Ocean, led by our Chairman, Kevin Gaskell. On 8th June 2025, Kevin and the Ocean5 crew will set off from Monterey, California, in a bid to break the current world record for rowing the […]

ITS first in UK to trial 50G-PON for business

ITS has become the first UK provider to successfully trial the delivery of dedicated internet access services over 50G-PON in both lab conditions and a live business customer environment.

ITS Achieves RoSPA Gold Health & Safety Award 

We’re proud to announce that ITS has been awarded the prestigious RoSPA Gold Health and Safety Award for 2025 – a significant milestone in our journey to create a safer, more sustainable working environment for our people.  Each year, thousands of organisations from over 50 countries enter the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents […]

ITS signs contract to deliver dark fibre network across Newcastle-under-Lyme

Infrastructure provider ITS has announced that it has officially been awarded the contract to deliver a dark fibre network for Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, aimed at enhancing digital connectivity for underserved businesses and residents. The initiative forms part of the £23 million allocated from the Newcastle Town Deal grant to provide high-speed, reliable internet connections, creating […]

New full fibre infrastructure underpins South Essex Councils’ digital ambitions

280km network built and managed by ITS is delivering access to futureproof business-grade ultrafast digital connectivity across seven local authority areas A full fibre network designed and built to underpin the shared digital ambitions of Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Essex County, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, and Thurrock Councils, operating as South Essex Councils (SEC) is live. The […]

ITS supercharges FTTP services launching 2.5 and 5Gbps products

B2B wholesale full fibre provider ITS has unveiled a significant upgrade to its flagship FibreLight Ethernet over FTTP service, now offering market-leading 2.5 and 5Gbps speeds. This enhancement addresses the growing end-user demand for reliable, high-capacity, fully managed business connectivity. FibreLight provides guaranteed ‘always on’ access to 20% of the ordered speed, even during peak […]

ITS unveils powerhouse sales team ahead of 2025 growth plans

Dave Ferry Chief Sales Officer at ITS

ITS has announced a series of strategic appointments and promotions within its sales function, laying the foundation for ambitious growth in 2025. In a move to strengthen its expertise in driving expansion across emerging markets and transformative technologies, ITS has bolstered its team with accomplished professionals known for delivering exceptional results in high-growth industries. The […]

Farewell to the Faster Britain full fibre bus tour

Faster Britain Branded Bus

ITS’s Faster Britain bus has reached its final destination, marking the end of a remarkable year-long journey for the wholesale B2B full fibre provider and its partners as it embarked on a roadshow to highlight the importance of gigabit-capable connectivity to businesses and communities across the UK. Launched in January 2024 at ITS’s Daresbury office […]

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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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