With nearly four decades of experience, Jon combines deep technical expertise with a friendly, approachable leadership style. Starting in 1986 as a IT cabling engineer and assistant commissioning engineer, he developed a strong foundation in coax, twisted pair, and fibre optics. Over the years, he transitioned to roles in field service engineering, project management, and leading teams in emerging technologies like video conferencing. 

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By 2000, Jon was involved with some of the largest structured cabling installations in the UK and Europe while working with BT/Unisys. In 2004 driven by his ambition and passion for the industry Jon became an independent contracting consultant and by 2017, co-founded what is now a thriving business, driven by his dedication to delivering excellence in every project.

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Outside of work, Jon enjoys life in the countryside with his wife Michelle and their spoiled Cocker Spaniel. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, he spends his weekends riding his Harley Davidson and occasionally indulging in the speed of his MV Augusta. 

With over 34 years in engineering and design, Paul is passionate about driving innovation and delivering solutions that truly make a difference. Throughout his career, he has focused on creating cutting-edge infrastructure that enhances performance, scalability, and efficiency in mission-critical environments. 

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Paul firmly believes in the power of collaboration and technology to tackle complex challenges. He is motivated by the idea that teamwork and innovation are essential to staying ahead in our fast evolving industry. 

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Looking forward, he is excited to continue pushing the boundaries within our business and for our customers, championing sustainable practices, and developing solutions that support both growth and environmental responsibility. 

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When Paul is not at work, you'll often find him spending quality time with his family, gardening, mountain biking, fishing, or travelling - activities that help him stay grounded and fuel his approach to both work and life.

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Angus started his career as a telecommunications engineer and served as an apprentice for one of the first privately owned telecoms providers, after the privatisation of the industry. This industry evolved into voice and data networks and then came the introduction of fibre optic cables, which in the 80's was a huge learning curve. 

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Angus left in 1998 to join the RAC as a contractor, before joining an electrical company in Gloucester who wanted to branch out into data-communications. Having worked through the ranks to Installation Director he then left to join Mitchells who were one of the most established HVAC and Electrical Companies in Gloucestershire. 

Having joined as the Commercial Manager he was then made the Operations Director and left to join smartDCS as Group Operations Director in October 2024.

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Angus is a rounded individual who works closely with his colleagues and clients to achieve the very best out of their relationships. More than capable of working at any level within the business, he enjoys a strong moral compass and a high degree of emotional maturity. Angus has always worked to coach and develop people to achieve their maximum potential, using empathy and support, rather than instruction and control. Having worked closely with other Directors within his various roles he has been instrumental in business growth and strategic planning. 

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Having worked closely at board level for the last 20 years, Simon has strategically shaped growth for the future with a strong emphasis on people retention. A passionate leader, he firmly believes communication is the key to success. Simon has a proven track record of developing talent and implementing people strategies that align with organisational goals and drive sustainable growth. 

 

In 2007, Simon launched his own recruitment consultancy, specialising in the IT sector for seven years. He then transitioned into embedded in-house Head of Recruitment roles at MASS and Silobreaker, both operating in the defence, space and threat intelligence sector. His expertise in process innovations and programme delivery resulted in significantly more efficient operations and improved outcomes. 

 

Simon joined smartDCS Group as Head of Talent in July 2023 and was promoted to People and Talent Director 12 months later in July 2024. A big sports fan, Simon enjoys socialising and travelling. He lives in Bedfordshire with his wife and their two beloved dogs.