BELL MICROSYSTEMS - Key Persons


Alex Kennedy - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • HR Director
  • Human Resources Director
  • Member of the Executive Team
As HR Director, Alex is focused on building organisational capability and capacity through talent, performance management and engagement. Alex has over 20 years HR leadership multi-sector experience in technology, financial services, media and health. She has UK and international experience, and a track record in managing and facilitating organisational change. Alex promotes a collaborative, consultative, open and straightforward style of working.

Edward Long - CTO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • Bell in 2019 As Head of Pre - Sales and Analytics
Edward joined Bell in 2019 as Head of Pre-Sales and Analytics before becoming Chief Technology Officer. He now leads the strategy, development and implementation of Bell technology solutions for customers. Edward has extensive Procurement and Technology experience having spent time in Management Consulting, Technology and Sales; giving him a rounded experience to ensure our products continue to solve customer challenges in the market.

Gavin Duffy - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Member of the Executive Team
Gavin recently joined Bell Procurement Management in July 2023 and is responsible for global procurement delivery and the operational functions. Gavin joins our team from the Vodafone Procurement Company, and has over 25 years experience in various roles within technology such as procurement, business development and relationship management.

Manpreet Gill - CFO

Job Titles:
  • CFO
  • Member of the Executive Team
Manpreet is an operational and strategically-focused CMA qualified Chief Financial Officer with more than 20 years experience in the IT services sector. As Chief Financial Officer, Manpreet is responsible for all financial controls of the business and has a strong track record in successful delivery of timely, accurate and relevant financial and management information supporting the business to maximise revenue and profit.

Neil Pratt - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • Sales Director
Neil has been instrumental in driving solution sales into Bell's customers for nearly 20 years. His hands on-team leadership style ensures that his skilled sales team deliver procurement services and enterprise solutions which meet and exceed their customer's expectations.

Nick Petheram - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Executive Team
As CEO, Nick's focus is to lead and support the executive team to deliver against the strategic goals of the company, and to continue to engage with customers and partners to ensure the alignment of Bell's strategy and customer requirements. Nick has held senior management and Board-level roles in many organisations including ICL and Veritas, and latterly with Board roles at Morse and 2E2 and Bell Integration.

Robert Cain - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • General Counsel
  • Member of the Executive Team
Robert joined Bell in 2019 to take on the role of General Counsel and is responsible for global legal, governance and compliance functions. Robert has more than 25 years' legal experience in corporate and commercial transactions and disputes advising the smallest to the largest companies across the private and public sectors. His former roles include leading his own legal practice, Blaser Mills, Non-Executive Director of Cognisco Group, Chair of the Board for Bingo Express and General Counsel and Company Secretarial roles in other leading law firms.