SWS GROUP - Key Persons


Jon Hunt

Job Titles:
  • Technical Principal
Co-founder of SWS and the architect and author of SWIMS. Jon has a degree in Computer Science and has a 20 year plus career in business software development. Since 1994 Jon has driven transformative change for utilities clients with a relentless focus on innovation and continuous improvement of both the product and clients' processes. Jon has also created numerous innovative software applications for Manufacturing, Construction, Traffic Management, Insurance, Precious Metals, Facilities Management, Professional Motorsport.

Robert Marsden - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director

Tim Finch

Job Titles:
  • Director / Development & Technical
Tim was the co-founder of Lights Out Computer Services, (LOC) an innovative UK IT software and services provider founded in 1993. LOC became a part of SWS group in February 2019, bringing CORONA Works Management Software in to our portfolio. Tim has a degree in Civil Engineering and an HNC in Computer Science, he has a rare mix of deep sector knowledge, intellectual rigour, coupled with the ability to translate stated essential requirements to practical and effective solutions. Tim is an experienced Director and brings organised management skills for the development environment, ensuring high quality, on-time, optimised solutions are delivered to our clients.

Tony Penfold

Job Titles:
  • Product & Key Account Lead
Tony brings over 35 years of experience across the utilities sector to SWS. Tony started as an Asphalter, moving through supervision and senior management, covering planning and scheduling within streetworks and reinstatement. Tony has the real-world skills to ensure that SWS continuously and relevantly improve our tools. Tony has worked with SWIMS for over 14 years on the "front line", helping design functionality to fit operations and ensure SWIMS maintains market leading capabilities. Tony is a qualified MCSE as well as National Water Hygiene, Streetworks and ISOH Managing Safely for Managers qualifications so delivers a rare mix of IT and sector aligned skills.