Meet our Team

Get to know the faces behind Apex Computing

Owners and Directors
Leadership
Finance and Administration
Operations
Technical
Account Management

Owners and Directors

Chris Gorman

CEO

Chris is a co-owner of the business and in his current role, Chris leads on strategic direction alongside overseeing operational and business activities.

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.

Leadership

Chris Gorman

CEO

Chris is a co-owner of the business and in his current role, Chris leads on strategic direction alongside overseeing operational and business activities.

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.

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.

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.

Jennifer Eden

HR Manager

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

Laura Yates

Head of Support Services

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.

Nicola Aldred

Head of Finance & 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.

Stephen Hobson

Head of New Business

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

Finance and Administration

Jennifer Eden

HR Manager

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

Nicola Alred

Head of Finance & Administration

With over 20 years of experience in finance, Nicola specialises in helping SMEs in the service sector achieve growth and reduce costs through strategic financial expertise.

Charlotte Martin

Billing & 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

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.

Operations

Ashley Proctor

Head of Technical Delivery

Since 2005, Ashley has delivered excellence in IT and joined Apex Computing in 2014 as Technical Operations Manager. He oversees Projects, Cyber Security, and Technical Lead teams and holds Azure Certification and ILM Level 4 qualification.

Brandon Webb

Head of Operations

Laura Yates

Head of Support Services

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.

Simon Mills

Service Desk Coordinator

Simon works closely with our Service Desk Manager. Simon comes from a long background of customer service and administration. Simon has excellent communication skills and attention to detail

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.

Michael Markides

T3 Problem and Change Manager

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

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

Project & 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.

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.

Technical

Christy Roy

IT Engineer

Christy Roy, 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.

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.

Daryl Kelly

Project & Onboarding Manager

Daryl started in IT in 2006, joining Apex in 2021. He has various Microsoft qualifications specialising in Azure technologies.

Daniel Kilroy

NOC/SOC Engineer

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

Faizan Saqib

NOC/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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Markides

T3 Problem and Change Manager

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

Matthew Buckley

IT 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

T2 Lead

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.

Ross Ansell

T3 Engineer

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

Stuart Smith

IT Field 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.

Shaed Hussain

IT 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.

Scott White

IT 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

Account Management

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

Kate Bereti

Senior Account 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.

Stephen Hobson

Head of New Business

Stephen joined Apex in 2022 and has a dedicated history of working in the Information Technology & Services industry. Stephen is an experienced account manager and sales professional in the IT Sector.

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