Role: Regional Director UK&I & MD UK, Bechtle
What’s been your business high point of the last 12 months?
Continued strong growth validating the underlying strength of the business and maximising synergies from our acquisitions across Bechtle UK&I.
Name one thing your company is looking to achieve in 2026
Maximise everything
What keeps you awake at night as a partner leader?
Ensuring we maintain our people-centric culture and having fun in the business as we grow.
Is AI being over-hyped?
No – it’s game changing. Governance will be key and implementing responsibly to ensure we all have a sustainable future.
What’s been your most successful internal AI project to date, and why?
We have several projects up and running which are equally successful with a common thread –reducing repetitive actions in high volume areas.
Can you share a surprising prediction about how UK IT channel partners or the UK IT channel will evolve over the next 5 years?
Perhaps not so surprising >> consolidation will continue. Big and niche players will continue to thrive.
Which tech gizmo (hardware or software) could you not function without?
Big fan of my new weed burner if that counts!? Neighbours not overly pleased mind you…
Which three famous people, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party?
Nick Kyrgios, Rafa Nadal, Timmy Trumpet.
If you had a warning label, what would it say?
Low tolerance for BS.
Which tech figurehead has impressed you the most this year, and why?
Ian Lankshear, CEO of Ensilica – cutting-edge innovator building and driving a world-class tech business.
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