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BULLETIN
12
Managed services and document technology
provider Balreed increased turnover by
34% to £38 million in the 12 months to
December 2014 on the back of increased
demand for its proactive managed print
services and production print systems.
Owner and Group Managing Director Robin
Stanton-Gleaves said: “34% growth is an
outstanding performance by the whole team,
particularly on top of the 23% we achieved in
2013. We grew £9.3 million in the year, through
100% organic growth, which is fantastic and
shows the strength of our offerings and the quality
of services we deliver to our clients.”
He added: “Equally important, we grew
underlying profitability. That reflects the quality of
the business across all operations and has allowed
us to make major investments with 60 new staff
and improved facilities during the year.”
34% growth for Balreed
Richards joins Betasoft
Print management solutions provider Betasoft
has appointed Neil Richards as Alliances Director,
with responsibility for building partnerships
with market leading print and copy resellers and
manufacturers. In a statement the company said:
“We aim to better promote our great products
and services to more customers in the UK and
Ireland.”
Picon names new chief
exec
Bettine Pellant has been appointed Chief Executive
of Picon, the UK’s leading industry association
for manufacturers and suppliers to the printing,
papermaking and paper converting sectors. She
succeeds Tim Webb, who has stepped down after
eight years in Picon’s most senior executive role.
Kelly joins Annodata
Annodata has announced Joe Kelly as its
Group Finance Director. Kelly will be stepping
into the role previously held by Suki Purewal,
who has been made Commercial Director.
Prior to joining Annodata, Kelly worked for a
range of listed, private and private equity-backed
businesses, including 365ITServices, PRGX Global Inc and the Parity Group. With significant financial,
operational and M&A experience in the technology and business services sectors, he will play a key role in
helping Annodata achieve its growth ambitions.
Chairman Martin St. Quinton said: “Annodata has major growth ambitions and
to achieve them it’s important that we have a strong senior management team
in place. Joe’s extensive experience working with dynamic organisations and
excellent track record makes him a strong addition to the company.”
Synaxon invests in people
Dealer services group Synaxon has taken
on more staff to support an expanded
services offering and the recruitment of
additional members.
Mike Barron, who joined the group last
April as Channel Manager, has been promoted
to Channel Director, with full responsibility
for supplier partnerships and relationship
development; Rob Hawcroft has rejoined Synaxon
as Business Development Manager; Sara Plunkett
has returned to the Customer Services team after
maternity leave; and Milly Coates, who covered
during Plunkett’s leave, is being kept on.
In addition, Synaxon has offered a full-time
post to Technical Apprentice Ben Appleton, who
has been working on the group’s marketing,
including all social media and e-marketing activity,
for the past 21 months.
New face at Purpose
Software
Purpose Software has announced the appointment
of Shane Zeller as Software Development Manager.
Based at the company’s head office in High
Wycombe, Zeller will be responsible for delivering
new software solutions and enhancements to keep
Purpose Software at the forefront of the industry
and ensure that its service management solutions
continue to meet customer needs.
Reflex adds to team
Reading-based Reflex Digital Solutions has
expanded its sales team, appointing Jon
Preston as Senior Sales Consultant.
Preston brings a wealth of experience to the role,
having held a number of senior sales positions across
hardware, software and services within the printing,
mailing and telecoms industries. He joins from BCM
Ltd, where he was responsible for delivering sales
and consultancy services for print solutions and
office equipment to SMEs in the South-East.
Managing Director Derrick Murphy said: “2015
will be a significant year for Reflex. We have
established a strong presence within education,
healthcare and legal settings and we are now
looking to build on that heritage and expand our
strengths into new sectors and new markets. I am
confident that Jon will be invaluable in leading,
developing and strengthening our sales function.”
Midwich strengthens focus on
consumables
Midwich has strengthened its consumables division with the
appointment of Lynne Brown as Divisional Manager. Brown
is well known throughout the industry, following 17 years at
consumables specialist Advent Data.
She said: “It’s great to be here at Midwich, working with people,
some of whom I have known for many years. I am looking forward to the
challenges ahead and I’m confident my experience will play a key part in
driving our consumables business forward.”
Martin St. Quinton,
Chairman, Annodata
Shane Zeller,
Software Development Manager,
Purpose Software
Lynne Brown,
Divisional
Manager,
Midwich
Bettine Pellant, Chief
Executive, Picon
