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Work colleagues to take a 10,000ft plunge for charity

Work colleagues to take a 10,000ft plunge for charity A group of daredevil work colleagues are skydiving to raise money for a local hospice. ITS Technology Group co-workers Alison Perry, Sam Ruocco, Autumn Johnstone and Claire Davies will take to the skies and complete the tandem 10,000ft charity jump on Saturday 24thApril, raising vital funds […]

ITS to lead new digital infrastructure across Liverpool City Region

ITS has been awarded a joint venture contract in Liverpool city region, driving it to become one of the most digitally connected areas in the UK. Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, announced the award of a £30m joint venture contract, following a competitive process. ITS will lead the consortium of LCRCA […]

ITS to launch gigabit capable full fibre network in Preston

ITS ‘Faster Britain’ expansion will light up Preston with gigabit capable full fibre network Businesses in Preston will soon be able to take advantage of gigabit capable connectivity thanks to the town’s new ‘Faster Britain’ full fibre network. The network – which will go live in April – takes gigabit capable connectivity across the area, […]

Wholesale division launched

Lee appointed to lead new wholesale division Full fibre provider ITS has launched its wholesale division and is now working with resellers, carriers and operators in the UK telco sector to make its Faster Britain full fibre network available to more customers and partners. As its Faster Britain full fibre network continues to expand at […]

ITS supports tech skills scheme

Girls from secondary schools in Blackpool are set to benefit from a new virtual skills programme The social enterprise group, InnovateHer, is teaming up with ITS Technology Group to bring the digital skills programme scheme to young people across the resort. Nationally, only 19% of technical roles are female, while 14% of pupils in Blackpool […]

ITS agrees eight-year partnership worth up to £15m

Internet providers reveal ambitious plans to deliver ultrafast broadband to half a million UK homes before 2024 A pair of North West based internet providers have joined forces in a deal worth up to £15m as they bid to take on the UK’s broadband market and bring ultrafast connectivity to 500,000 businesses and homes. Cheshire-based […]

High calibre hires

Alternative network operator ITS, has announced two new appointments as it realigns to strengthen its senior management team and delivery capabilities to fulfil a growing pipeline of full fibre projects across the UK. Mike Goodwin has joined ITS from CityFibre’s FibreNation to take on a newly created position as Head of Network Architecture and Operations. […]

ITS provides superhighway for autonomous vehicle testbed

Full fibre network operator ITS has completed the design and build of a full fibre network to support real-world testing of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) at London’s Smart Mobility Living Lab (SMLL) based in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The full fibre network has connected 34 sensor sites across […]

Response to Project Speed

Our response to the government’s economic recovery plan The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has made a speech today where he pledged to accelerate new infrastructure projects by establishing ‘Project Speed’ to drive investment, create jobs and aid the economic recovery of the UK. Here is our response to this: “Connectivity has been vital for businesses […]

Cornerstone’s partnership with ITS

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A chance meeting at a football match resulted in a pitch to become connectivity partners that has led to supporting each other’s business goals… Cornerstone Business Solutions is a multi-award winning IT services business based in the North East of England that prides itself on having brought back true customer service values to the industry […]

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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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