NETWORKS CENTRE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Group Finance Director
- in 2007 As the Operations & Finance Manager
Alison joined Networks Centre in 2007 as the Operations & Finance Manager and is now Finance and Commerical Director. She previously worked in the finance departments of both large corporates and SME businesses.
Duncan was the initial founder of Networks Centre in 2005, and was MD up until the acquisition by Alcadon group in 2022. Duncan now sits on the Alcadon board as Senior Vice President UK.
Prior to starting Networks Centre, Duncan worked in the tourism industry, before becoming a salesman for a leading fibre optic distributor. He saw a gap in the market for a distributor with leading customer service, good stock levels and firm SLAs.
The rapid growth of Networks Centre proved that his vision was correct. Year on year the company has enjoyed rapid growth and is now one of the largest network distributors in the UK. Duncan is very hands on, with most of his time involved in all aspects of the company. His can-do attitude and understanding of customer needs will ensure the group continues to expand profitably.
Being the father to 3 young sons, spare time is limited but Duncan enjoys playing golf and skiing.
Job Titles:
- Group Managing Director
- in 2013 As Sales Director
James joined Networks Centre in 2013 as Sales Director of the company. Following the acquisition by Alcadon group, James assumed the position of Managing Director. Prior to Networks Centre, James was a successful global account manager for one of the world's leading manufacturers of physical infrastructure solutions, Panduit.
Katie Johnson - Chief Procurement Officer
Job Titles:
- Group Procurement Director
Katie joined Networks Centre in 2008 as Office Administrator and worked her way progressively through the ranks. Her talent, hard work and dedication to the business have seen her be promoted from Purchasing Assistant to Purchasing Manager in 2011 and now Procurement Director in 2020.
Katie oversees all areas of stock control and procurement. She identifies customer and business needs by forecasting levels of demand for services and products, and maintaining constant stock levels at all times in order to maximise business efficiency.
Her competent ability to negotiate with suppliers, coupled with her strong understanding of logistics, enable precise management of the supply chain.
In her spare time, Katie enjoys cooking, baking and relaxing with friends.
Job Titles:
- Group Technical Services Director
Keith is Technical Director at Networks Centre. He originally joined in 2009 as a Product Specialist, focusing on technical sales. As his experience grew, he moved on to become UK Distribution Account Manager at Fluke Networks.
In this role, Keith developed key relationships and grew his area within his channel, specialising in copper certification testing, fibre optic testing, network, and wireless testing.
Keith returned to Networks Centre, to develop the training initiative, setting up our Training Academy. This new facility now delivers a range of City & Guilds, BICSI and manufacturer-led accreditations. As well as training Keith has also developed other service offerings such as hire & lease and Concierge Care for Splicers. Keith continues to provide the benefit of his extensive knowledge through employee and customer training and sits the current UK and Ireland BICSI Vice Chair.
In his spare time, Keith is a keen motorcyclist and enjoys the outdoors.
Ronald is looking after Networks Centre's Dutch subsidiary, having opened on March 1st 2021 in Hilversum, The Netherlands. Ronald started his career in 1990 in the network infrastructure industry, in The Netherlands. In this field, he has been working for distributors and vendors, both locally and internationally.
In his current role, he will manage the Dutch subsidiary and contribute to achieving Networks Centre's goal of international expansion whilst serving as a base to assist our existing European customers.
In his spare time, Ronald enjoys restoring and riding 50cc Honda old-timers as well as jogging in the outdoors.
Job Titles:
- CONTROLLER - RR - SRC - 0800