Our Leadership Team
Connect365 is driven by a leadership team of industry professionals committed to delivering next-generation technology within the telecommunications industry.
Paul Cleaver
Paul joined Connect365 as Non-Executive Chairman in 2020 bringing a vast wealth of experience with over 45 years in the Telecommunications industry. Paul has extensive operational, sales and delivery expertise including leading the broadband implementation for BT in the early part of the 21st century when connections increased from 300K to 3M in two years. More recently as CEO of a Unit of BT he created a £110M pa revenue business from inception. His measured advice based on knowledge has been a major driver in the success of the business.
Non-Executive Chairman
Ian Cleaver
As founder and Managing Director, Ian is responsible for the overall strategy and direction of Connect365. Ian leads the business, balancing profits, costs and opportunities. He delegates projects and initiatives having had 30 years developing his skills, holding senior positions in a range of businesses.
Having started his working life with BT at the age of 18 he has had a vast amount of exposure to the telecoms industry. Ian is a great believer in building a positive, dynamic atmosphere and ensuring all employees are happy in their working life.
Founder & MD
Mark Dimeloe
As head of the Reseller Channel Mark has overall responsibility for on-boarding partners and ensuring all aspects of the relationship are 100% crystal clear.
Mark ensures that the budgeted numbers are achieved, he analysis and explores market trends which helps him implement the correct measures for growth.
Mark started his telecoms career in 1997 with BT and has worked for some of the UK’s largest communications companies including Cable & Wireless, O2, VF and Babble.
Head of Reseller Channel
Ben Sutton
As head of Operations Ben brings all aspects of the business together using his substantial experience of Telecoms to be the linking point of all our Customer Service, Technical help, Sales, Account Management, Billing, Project Management, Engineering and Training.
Working closely with each department and supplier through a keen attention to detail he helps maximise our output and streamlines the processes required to make everything happen as smoothly as possible.
Ben has 15 Years in Telecoms through a variety of roles and focuses within different sized organisations.
Operations Manager
Chris Wheal
Commercial Analyst & Sales Support
Chris keeps our commercial strategy and sales engine running seamlessly. With a background combining commercial management, propositions, and pre-sales, he spends his time working on business strategy, improving efficiency as well as day-to-day deal support, making sure customers get the best solution.
Chris is responsible for shaping commercial strategy while ensuring our sales team has the exact insights, tools, and pricing solutions they need to win. Starting in telecoms in 2007 he has worked for companies like Carphone Warehouse and BT group.
Stuart Costello
CMO
As Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Stuart is responsible for overseeing the brand and marketing strategy for Connect365, as well as managing the lead generation programmes and supporting the reseller channel.
With over 20 years’ marketing experience across both B2B and B2C businesses, working across a range of different industries, Stuart is an energetic, results driven Chartered Marketer with an entrepreneurial spirit and a proven track record in marketing and sales strategies, business development and integrated marketing communications.
Jon Stump
Jon was responsible for setting up the communications business with Ian following years of frustration dealing with inflexible providers and overpaying for telecom and network communication services. Jon, Joint CEO of the Mick George Group which has revenues in excess of £200m and over 1,000 employees, is an integral member of the Mick George Group Board of Directors providing strategic direction and focus for the Group. Being a shareholder of one of the UK’s leading mid-market private Company’s he is well placed to understand the needs and requirements of business owners both large and small and able to provide genuine advice and support to the team to help them deliver appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
Having a career that spans many industry sectors and an empathy for wanting to deliver commercial excellence, Jon ensures that the business is always on point.
CEO
We have been delighted with the service from Connect365 from initial contact to installation and particularly with the after care. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them
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