UK & Ireland Community

The GTIA UK & Ireland Community connects IT channel professionals in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We offer members networking opportunities, education, training and philanthropic activities. If you’re a business that sells or influences tech products or services in this region, this is your community!

If you’re not yet a GTIA member, join here or contact us at [email protected] for more information.

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Local Chapters Have Arrived!

Contact your community manager to learn more and to join or start a chapter in your area.

How You Can Get Involved

Members of the UK & Ireland Community can choose to get involved with one or more interest groups dedicated to an important industry topic. Interest group members participate in initiatives, provide thought leadership and work together to solve common business problems. Current UK & Ireland interest groups include:

Cybersecurity

 Dedicated to helping businesses strengthen and build a robust cybersecurity strategy 

Data & AI

 Focused on exploring data, technology and AI, sharing practical insights, supporting responsible innovation 

Global Women in Technology (GWIT)

 Committed to working on the issues, challenges and opportunities for women in technology careers 

Mergers & Acquisitions

Offering practical and honest advice for business owners beginning to consider what comes next 

Tell me more! Learn how you can join an interest group.


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Reach Out

Contact Alicia Shepherd, regional community manager, to get involved.

GTIA UK & Ireland Community Leadership

Every GTIA regional community is guided by an executive council, made up of leaders chosen from the community members. The executive council, which includes a chair and vice chair, collaborates with GTIA to establish the community’s priorities, initiatives and strategies. 

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Dan Scott

Chair, IT Nation Community Manager, EMEA, ConnectWise
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Hollie Whittles

Vice Chair, HR Director, Purple Frog Systems, Ltd.
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Hannah Lloyd

Chair Emeritus, CRO, enhanced.io
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Phil Callow

Phil Callow

Managing Director, Ark ICT Solutions Ltd.
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Paul Croker

Director, 18it
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John Fisher

John Fisher

Westway IT Ltd.
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Ian Groves

Director, Start Technology
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Damien Harrison

Damien Harrison

Operations and Marketing Director, Bondgate IT
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Jack Lyons

Jack Lyons

Business Development Manager, MysonPages
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Heather MacDonald-Alford

Director, Counting Creators LTD 
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Nicholas O’Donovan

Regional Director, EMEA, Huntress
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Clare Shipston

Clare Shipston

UK, Ireland & European Channel Sales Manager, OpenText
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Tara Jane Sloane

Co-Founder & Managing Director of Telev8
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Paul Stanyer

Founder & Director, PS Tech
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Amanda Stewart

Managing Director/CTO, Illuminate 
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Mostyn Thomas

Senior Director of Security EMEA, Pax8 
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What’s New? GTIA UK & Ireland Resources

The best way to stay updated on GTIA UK & Ireland news is to visit this section often! See what’s new in your corner of the world.

Beyond Awareness: Building an Inclusive Culture in the Channel

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Q&A With Rob Rae, Corporate Vice President of Community & Ecosystems, Pax8

For more than two decades, Rob Rae has been one of the IT channel’s most visible champions of MSPs,..

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5 Questions with Chloe Mann: 2026 GTIA Future Leader Award Winner

Some leaders measure success by their own growth. Chloe Mann, sales manager at Brigantia, measures..

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Register for ChannelCon EMEA 2026

9-10 November

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Meet the UK & Ireland Spotlight Award Winners

The GTIA Spotlight Awards shine a light on active leadership, outstanding contributions and innovation that have a positive impact on our association and the tech industry around the world. These awards illuminate an aspirational pathway for individual members who desire to give back to the industry and for innovative ITSPs, vendors and distributors.

Choloe Mann

Chloe Mann

Brigantia

Future Leader Award

Michelle Frost

Michelle Frost

Opentext Ltd

Advancing Women in Technology Leadership Award

Subramani Rao

Subramani Rao

Acronis

Cybersecurity Leadership Award

Phil Callow

Phil Callow

ARK ICT Solutions Ltd

Community Leadership Award

Acronis

Acronis

Advancing Diversity in Technology Leadership Award

Purple Frog

Purple Frog Systems Ltd

IT Service Provider (ITSP) Award

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1Password

Innovative Vendor Award

Renaissance

Renaissance Contingency Services Limited

Innovative Distributor Award

MSP Finance Team

MSP Finance Team

Associate Member Award