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ITS Launches Connected Tech Talks Podcast Series  

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ITS announce the launch of the UK’s latest tech podcast, Connected Tech Talks, a podcast series dedicated to delivering the latest insights and trends in the ever-evolving world of technology and connectivity. This exciting new venture is designed to provide channel partners, industry leaders, and tech enthusiasts with a platform for meaningful discussions that drive […]

ITS Wins ‘Best Fibre Connectivity Provider’ at the Comms Business Awards 2024

ITS recognised for launching new fibre products and making them easily accessible for the market to sell into businesses Dedicated B2B wholesale full fibre operator, ITS Technology Group (ITS) has won the coveted ‘Best Fibre Connectivity Provider’ category at the 2024 Comms Business Awards. Dave Ferry, Chief Sales Officer at ITS said: “I am thrilled […]

ITS refreshes portfolio of business-grade FTTP products

Full fibre provider ITS Technology Group (ITS) has refreshed its suite of wholesale Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) products aimed at businesses that need to get digital-ready in the face of the PSTN and copper network switch off. Broadening its business connectivity offer, ITS has reintroduced an overhauled FibreOne service. Developed as the full fibre […]

ITS secures £100 million in financing to accelerate UK growth strategy

ITS, the UK’s leading business fibre network provider, has secured £100 million of debt financing from global investment firm Avenue Capital Group. Together with the significant existing facility provided by Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva PLC, this investment further underpins the delivery of ITS’ growth target for its full fibre network […]

ITS takes to the pitch in support of Mind

The football boots were laced up. The stage was set. Team ITS were ready for the football showdown of the century at the Business Fives Tournament 2023. And what an event it was. On the 14th of September, Team ITS took to Goals Liverpool, ready to snatch up the title at this year’s charity football […]

Unveiling the Success of the ITS X InnovateHer Partnership

It’s been another successful year of ITS Technology Group’s partnership with InnovateHer, the organisation on a mission to make the tech sector more equitable to shape a digital future with girls in the narrative. At ITS, our social value initiative is all about digital inclusion, so what better way to get girls ready for a […]

ITS launches value-add services bolstering wholesale connectivity product portfolio

We’re delighted to launch a suite of value-added services to enhance our current connectivity offering available to our Faster Britain approved partners. ITS has built a channel programme that has attracted more than 500 partners including resellers, managed service providers (MSP), and internet service providers (ISP). Through our automated self service portal, partners can now […]

ITS Partners with Generation Next to Support the Careers of Young Professionals 

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In our bid to empower young professionals to take ownership of their advancing careers, build confidence and foster their professional minds, we have partnered with Generation Next to propel young people’s futures.  Generation Next: What We’ve Been Up To  We have been busy in our partnership and have already been a critical component in one […]

Telecom Awards Shortlist Success!

The 2023 telecom awards season is now in full swing. Already, the Comms Business Awards, UK Fibre Awards, and Channel Champions Awards have held their ceremonies, and the worthy winners have collected their silverware. We are proud to have recently lifted the trophy for the CRN Sales & Marketing Best Company to Work for category, […]

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Paolo Benedetto
Paolo Benedetto
Chief Financial Officer

Paolo leads the finance function of ITS as Chief Financial Officer – playing a key role in steering the business, shaping strategy and long-term value creation. Paolo brings significant experience from high-growth, founder-led and private equity-backed companies, particularly in FMCG, infrastructure and industrial markets. He has played a leading role in helping scale multiple organisations from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in revenue through organic, acquisitional, and operational growth initiatives resulting in many successful major business exits.

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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.

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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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