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Meet the experts behind Apex Computing. From strategic leadership to 24/7 technical support, we combine local Manchester expertise with global standards to keep your business secure, productive, and future-ready.

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Meet Our Team

The people behind Apex Computing

Driven by expertise and dedicated to service, the Apex Computing team delivers world-class IT support with a local touch. We are the problem solvers, the strategists, and the guardians of your digital infrastructure.

Chris Gorman

Chris Gorman

CEO

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

Daniel Shone

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.

Nicola Aldred

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.

Brandon Webb

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.

Stephen Hobson

Stephen Hobson

Head of New Business

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

 
Kate Bereti

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.

Laura Yates

Laura Yates

Senior Relationship Manager

Laura joined the company in 2014 and was a key member of the Service Desk. Her recent move to Client Services brings deep knowledge of our systems, customers, and processes, enabling more proactive communication, stronger relationships, and an improved customer experience.

Jon Vickers

Jon Vickers

Service Request and Procurement Coordinator

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.

Ashley Proctor

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.

Dale Kelly

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.

Simon Mills

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.

Stuart Smith

Stuart Smith

Field IT Engineer 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.

Paul Chijioke

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.

Michael Markides

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.

Faizan Saqib

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.

Ross Ansell

Ross Ansell

T3 Engineer

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

Matthew Buckley

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.

 
Philip Halliwell

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.

 
Scott White

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.

Shaed Hussain

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.

 
Femi Olajide

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.

Daniel Kilroy

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.

Christy Roy

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.

Billy-Jo McAdam

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.

James Pilling

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.

Aaron Tomlinson

Aaron Tomlinson

Service Desk Analyst

Aaron has worked in IT since 2009 across a number of industries. Joining the team in 2025, Aaron brings a wealth of experience in customer service and customer-facing roles to support our front-line Service Desk triage.

 
Joshua Oates

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.

 
Daryl Kelly

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.

Harriet Stubbs

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.

 
Luke Collins

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.

Craig Anthony

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.

Huzaifa Patel

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.

 
Rachael McKenzie

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.

 
Jennifer Eden

Jennifer Eden

HR Manager

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

Charlotte Martin

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.

 
Hasan Iqbal

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.

 
Helen Phillips

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