Meet our Team

Get to know the faces behind Apex Computing

Owners and Directors

Meet the founders who built Apex Computing from the ground up!

Our founders lead from the front, driving Apex Computing with clear vision and hands-on leadership. With decades of experience, they set the strategic direction of the business and uphold our commitment to exceptional IT service. Their guidance has helped Apex grow into a trusted, forward-thinking technology partner, focused on innovation and customer service.

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Chris Gorman
CEO

Chris focuses on leading the business, driving growth and supporting the team to deliver exceptional service.

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Daniel Shone
Managing Director

Daniel is the company founder. He started Apex Computing in 2003 and manages the day-to-day running of the business.

▶️  Watch Daniel's intro here

Executive Team

The people shaping strategy, culture, and excellence across Apex

Our Executive Team brings together experienced leaders from every part of the business. They align strategy, people, and process to deliver consistently high standards across all services. They ensure Apex remains agile, innovative, and customer-focused at every step.

Chris Gorman
Chris Gorman
CEO

Chris focuses on leading the business, driving growth and supporting the team to deliver exceptional service.

▶️  Watch Chris' intro here

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Daniel Shone
Managing Director

Daniel is the company founder. He started Apex Computing in 2003 and manages the day-to-day running of the business.

▶️  Watch Daniel's intro here

 

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Nicola Aldred
Head of Finance and Administration

Nicola has over 20 years of dedicated experience in finance. Nicola brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained from working with SMEs in the service sector.

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Brandon Webb
Head of Operations

With 25+ years in IT operations and service management, Brandon is a people-focused leader driving business-aligned IT strategies. As Head of Operations, he ensures Professional Services and Support meet customer and business needs.

Client Services

Your dedicated partners in long-term IT success

Our Client Services Team is your direct link to Apex. Focused on building lasting relationships, they work closely with you to understand your goals, provide ongoing support and help plan for the future. Dedicated, approachable, and commercially aware, they ensure you always get maximum value from your partnership with us.

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Kate Bereti
Senior Relationship Manager

Kate joined Apex Computing in 2018 where she developed great relationships with our customers and an excellent technical understanding of our product sets and customer requirements. Kate helps our customers get the most from our services.

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Laura Yates
Senior Relationship Manager

Laura joined the company in 2014 and manages our team of engineers. Laura monitors and progresses all active jobs and is the key point of contact regarding Service Desk Support for all our customers.

 

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Jon Vickers
Service Request and Procurement Co-ordinator

Jon joined Apex in 2024 as Service Request & Procurement Co-ordinator. Day to Day Jon supports the Account Management team with client queries and procurement.

Technical Support

The experts who keep your technology running seamlessly

Our Technical Support Team keeps your business running day-to-day. With deep technical knowledge and a proactive approach, they resolve issues quickly and minimise downtime. Always friendly and responsive, they take pride in delivering dependable support and ensuring your technology works exactly as it should.

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Ashley Proctor
Head of Technical Delivery

Ashley has been delivering excellence in IT since 2005. He joined Apex Computing in 2014 and is our Technical Operations Manager. Ashley is responsible for overseeing our Projects and Cyber Security Teams as well as our Technical Lead.

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Dale Kelly
Operations Manager

Dale joined Apex in 2025, bringing a strong track recording in transforming Support Operations and elevating Service Desk performance to the team. Dale builds customer-first, ITIL-aligned functions that consistently deliver measurable results.

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Simon Mills
Service Desk Manager

Simon comes from a long background of customer service and administration. Simon has excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

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Stuart Smith
Field IT Engineering Team Leader

Stuart started with Apex in 2013, having been in IT since 2003. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional and completes the majority of our onsite support and customer visits.

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Paul Chijioke
Cyber Security Analyst

Joining the team in 2025, with over a decade of experience, Paul pairs extensive cyber security expertise with strong strategic insight, leading Apex's initiatives to build resilient, scalable defences to protect and drive sustainable business growth.

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Michael Markides
T3 Lead - Problem and Change Manager

Michael started with Apex in 2023. His IT Career started in 2014 and he holds multiple accreditations including certifications from Microsoft, Datto, Cisco and SonicWall.

▶️  Watch Michael's intro here

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Faizan Saqib
SOC Engineer

Faizan first started in IT in 2018, joining Apex in 2021. He has a passion for excellent customer service and problem resolution. He has a degree in Computer Network and ITIL 4 Foundation.

 

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Ross Ansell
T3 Engineer

Ross began his IT career in 2010, driven by a passion for IT support and exceptional customer service. 

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Matthew Buckley
T2 Engineer

Matthew joined Apex in 2022, bringing a lifelong passion for computers and electronics. With MTAs in Networking and Cloud, he combines technical expertise with a strong customer service background.

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Philip Halliwell
T2 Engineer

Philip joined Apex Computing in 2017, his IT career started back in 1987, having been in numerous industries: Education, Retail, Local Government, Nuclear, Manufacturing and Oil.

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Scott White
T2 Engineer

Scott started in IT in 1991 and has a passion for IT. He is Microsoft Certified and has a HND Communications Engineering and a Diploma in Software Engineering.

 

 

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Shaed Hussain
Service Desk Engineer

Shaed began working in IT in 2014. He then carried on studying and graduated in Computing in Business (BSc). With a wealth of technical expertise, he provides technical support across various core systems.

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Femi Olajide
Field IT Engineer

With a degree in Information Technology and experience in both first and second-line IT support, Femi is dedicated to providing fast, efficient, and customer-focused solutions.

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Daniel Kilroy
SOC Engineer

Daniel joined Apex Computing in 2022, bringing 8 years of IT experience. Starting with an apprenticeship, he has since supported various companies.

 

 

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Christy Roy
Service Desk Engineer

Christy, a key member of the Apex Computing IT Support Team since 2018, holds a bachelor's in Computer Networks and Security with a focus on Cisco technology.

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Billy-Jo McAdam
Service Desk Analyst

Billy-Jo joined Apex in 2025 as a Service Desk Analyst. She started her tech journey in 2024 learning from home, before venturing into IT support, passing the Netcom course and gaining a Tech+ certificate.

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James Pilling
T3 Engineer

James started his career in 2016 with an infrastructure engineering apprenticeship. He’s has a strong understanding of customer needs, always going the extra mile to solve problems efficiently.

 

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Jamie Kynaston
T3 Engineer

Jamie stepped into IT in 2003 and has since tackled tech challenges across more UK sectors than he can count. He loves detail, lives for root-cause analysis, and has made it his personal mission to eliminate repeat offenders in the ticket queue.

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Aaron Tomlinson
Service Desk Analyst

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Professional Services

Turning your IT plans into reality - delivering value an d exceeding your expectations on time

The Professional Services Team turns ideas into reality. They plan, coordinate, and deliver IT projects that drive transformation. With a focus on precision, communication, and smooth delivery, they make sure every project achieves its goals and adds real value to your business.

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Joshua Oates
Solutions Architect

Joshua joined Apex in 2011 and is a Microsoft Certified Professional. His extensive knowledge and experience allows him to resolve technical issues quickly with his methodical and systematic approach.

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Daryl Kelly
Project and Onboarding Manager

Daryl started in IT in 2006, joining Apex in 2021. He has various Microsoft qualifications specialising in Azure technologies. He completes projects for our customers helping drive forward innovation and technological improvements.

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Harriet Stubbs
Project Co-ordinator

Harriet brings over 6 years of experience in resource management and PMO. With a strong background in keeping projects on track and ensuring optimal resource allocation.

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Luke Collins
Senior Implementation Engineer

Luke joined Apex Computing in 2020. He is a Microsoft Certified Expert and Microsoft Associate. His drive and passion for IT are evident in everything he does.

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Craig Anthony
Projects Engineer

Craig has been in IT since 2011 he served his previous role as an infrastructure engineer. He has achieved various IT qualifications including his Microsoft MCP status and Comptia A+ 1 + 2.

 

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Huzaifa Patel
Implementation Engineer

Huzaifa has a degree in Computer Networking Technology & Microsoft Associate certifications, delivering innovative IT solutions since 2015. He is passionate about driving impactful projects and building lasting client partnerships.

New Business and Marketing

Meet the team powering Apex's growth!
Our New Business and Marketing Team work together to connect Apex with the businesses we can help the most. They build our brand, create engaging campaigns, and open meaningful conversations with prospective and existing clients. With a deep understanding of our services and customers, they drive demand, support the sales journey, and ensure Apex is seen as the trusted, forward-thinking IT partner it is across Greater Manchester.
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Stephen Hobson
Head of New Business

Stephen joined Apex in 2022 and has a dedicated history of working in the Information Technology & Services industry.

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Rachael McKenzie
Marketing Manager

Rachael joined Apex in 2025, bringing marketing in-house. Rachael is an experienced marketing manager, specialising in innovative strategies to drive business growth and client engagement, with a background in the IT and digital sectors.

Finance and Administration

The steady hands keeping everything running behind the scenes

Our Finance and Administration Team manage the essential operations that support our clients and staff - from finance and procurement to HR and compliance. Their efficiency and attention to detail provide the backbone that allows the rest of the business to thrive.

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Jennifer Eden
HR Manager

Jennifer has been with Apex Computing since 2003. She is the company secretary and manages HR and Office Management.

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Charlotte Martin
Billing and Licensing Manager

Charlotte joined the Apex Computing team in 2017. She has progressed to be our Licensing Specialist and helps customers with complex licensing requirements. She also handles account administration and customer contracts.

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Hasan Iqbal
Administration Assistant

Hasan started with Apex in 2023. Hasan completed his Level 3 Business Administration Diploma while supporting the Business Operations Team and now works full-time with Apex as our Administration Assistant.

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Helen Phillips
Finance and Administration Assistant

Joining the team in 2025, Helen brings experience of financial support to the team by managing tasks including processing invoices, payments, reconciling accounts, maintaining financial records, banking, expenses and credit control

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