QBS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Managing Director UK & I
Andreea has worked at QBS since 2010 and is experienced across the business, with hands-on expertise in cross-functional team leadership, strategic sourcing, IT procurement, supplier management and business operations. She possesses a track record of achievements and a proven ability to increase productivity while building successful partnerships. Her BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, combined with the MBA in Digital Innovation Management from Brunel Business School, have enabled her to maximize efficiency and generate sustainable growth.
Job Titles:
- Head of Sales
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
After graduating with a law degree from the University of East Anglia in 2014, Brian Daden embarked on a vibrant career in the cybersecurity sector, accumulating nearly ten years of sales expertise. Boasting a rich array of experiences and a demonstrable record of success, Brian adeptly leads the MSP Team and oversees a group of account managers, handling QBS' major resellers. He plays a pivotal role in spearheading key customer relationships, a testament to his proven ability to cultivate and inspire his teams, consistently resulting in exceptional business achievements.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Operations Manager
Carmen has been with QBS for over 8 years. With her solutions-oriented mindset, Carmen formulates and drives a high-standard approach towards all business operations. She is responsible for coaching and mentoring several teams, and ensures that all activities support and strengthen the company's strategic objectives. She is passionate about learning and development, and is currently enrolled on a People Leadership programme, boosting her management skills and confidence as a professional and as a leader.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Group Head of People Operations
Colin has over 20 years' experience in diverse roles across business operations and HR in the IT industry. He works closely with the senior leadership team, providing end to end HR business advice, and operational support. With an impressive record of achievements, Colin has led HR functions to successfully deliver high quality services, ranging from organisational restructures and TUPE transfers, to the implementation of revised terms and conditions and new pay and grading structures.
Job Titles:
- Group Financial Controller
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
A chartered accountant since 2011, Dave completed five years in audit with BDO in New Zealand before transferring to London. He has worked across a range of sectors and business sizes and has experience with both UK GAAP and IFRS reporting and consolidations for international groups. Before joining QBS in 2018, Dave was Group Financial Controller of a private-equity backed business.
Job Titles:
- Group Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
With a 20-year background in leadership at several global technology firms and five years transforming regional distributors, Dave has a passion for software and is keen on data analytics and process automation in particular. He holds a BSc (Hons) from Lancaster University, an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School and is on the Harvard Business School OPM programme. Dave was recognised by Bloomberg as a Breakaway CEO in the 2019 EMEA cohort and is a regional finalist in the EY 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year. He is a keen rackets and court tennis player.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Group Head of Vendor Alliances
Ikramul has been with QBS since 2018 and has been instrumental in developing the Publisher Success department. With his background in consumer sales and a passion for software and technology, he has created and executed go-to-market strategies for key partners while building an engaged and driven team. Ikram has completed a leadership programme to enhance his coaching and management skills, and he has a keen interest in music, occasionally playing the guitar.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Sales Manager MSP Division
With almost a decade of experience in the world of software sales, James is adept at developing partner relationships and communicating concisely. He is responsible for streamlining partners' software procurement journeys, not only by recommending solutions, but also by promoting monthly billing and keeping all informed of the latest industry trends, particularly around network security. James has a passion for the great outdoors and enjoys cycling, running and all racket sports.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Group Head of IT
Jonathan has over 25 years' experience in all areas of IT, from ERP Systems, BI, Infrastructure, Strategy and Procurement. Jonathan has a proven track record of implementing complex projects throughout UK and Europe in various industries from E-comm, Distribution and Manufacturing. He is passionate about technology and how that can enhance and simplify how we operate in out day to day.
Job Titles:
- Group Chief Operating Officer
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
With over 25 years' experience in senior leadership roles across global multicultural environments, Kumar is adept at achieving sustainable business results. He has a proven track record for defining and delivering strategy, developing people, and managing transformational projects to improve business processes. Kumar is an avid cricket fan.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Managing Director Europe
Marcus Denner has been working in various positions in the IT industry since graduating with a degree in business informatics in 2004. He has joined the QBS Software GmbH team 2013, first as Key Account Manager, then from 2016 on as Head of Sales, and since 2022 as Managing Director Europe. Together with the managing directors, Marcus has developed QBS Software GmbH into one of the leading non-standard distributors in Europe.
Job Titles:
- Account Director
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
At QBS since 2015, Martin joined with a wealth of knowledge and experience of the IT reseller ecosystem, having previously worked as an account manager at two enterprise resellers. Managing some of QBS' largest accounts, Martin is a methodical, organised leader and quick-thinking problem solver who uses his experience to provide effective solutions while ensuring the partner receives the best quality service.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Pricing Team Leader
Melissa is a highly qualified professional, holding a diploma from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). She has 7 years of experience managing vendors and publishers at QBS, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of business relationships. She is passionate about achieving excellence and strives to maximise her impact.
Job Titles:
- Account Director
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
Niraj is an ambitious account director with over 15 years of software sales experience and the desire to learn and achieve a lot more as his career progresses. His qualifications in computer science combined with his sales, business development and technical experience, makes him a well-rounded account manager. He has a great track record of success and has extensive knowledge of tier 3 & 4 software vendors.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Vendor Aquisitions and Product Manager
With 25 years of experience in the retail sector, Paul heads up the consumer facing business for QBS Software. He is experienced across the business, having covered multiple roles over the many years he has worked for QBS, but he has a particular wealth of knowledge when it comes to cyber security. He enjoys the work he does each and every day and continues on his journey to find the most relevant and in demand brands for the consumer market.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Head of Human Capital
Sofia heads our Human Capital team and is responsible for leading on all aspects of our Human Capital strategy. Sofia and her team support the growth of the business through the creation of a diverse workforce with the skills needed to deliver our strategy. Building on our culture and core values, she has a strong focus on employee engagement, talent and succession planning, people development, ensuring a rewarding environment in which our people can thrive.
Sofia has over 15 years' experience in the Human Resources industry across the professional services, drug discovery, software, and IT sectors.
She has a Master's in Human Resource Management and is a Chartered Member of the Charted Institute of Personnel and Development.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Group Chief Legal Officer
Steven is a qualified lawyer with over 15 years' experience in a wide range of roles. He began his career as a litigator at international law firm Eversheds Sutherland working in their Manchester, Shanghai and Hong Kong offices. In 2018 he transitioned to an in-house role as the head of the legal and compliance team at telecommunications distributor Nycomm/Nimans. There he played a key role in the company's sale to the Midwich Group, a UK PLC. Steven joined QBS in May 2022 and is responsible for overseeing all risk, compliance and governance matters across the organisation.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Group Sustainability & Diversity Officer
Responsible for both the ESG and DEI programmes in QBS, Therese has a background in corporate identification and communication for a number of public sector and private companies. Therese is extremely passionate about sustainability, has been the driving force behind QBS being independently verified as carbon neutral since 2021 and certifying as a B Corporation in August 2022. Therese has a BA (hons) in Marketing and Design from Lancaster University.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Local Leadership Team
- Renewals Team Leader
Thiviya has a proven track record of working with vendors and customers to build and maintain strong and effective relationships over the past 5 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, and is currently working towards a CMI-accredited People Leadership qualification. Thiviya is committed to achieving high retention rates for managed vendors, as well as mentoring and coaching team members to ensure a highly efficient team.