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tinglobal Directors

The board comprises three executive directors Rod Haddrell (right), Mat Jordan (left), David Gutteridge (centre) and one non-executive director, Hugh Stewart.

Rod Haddrell - Managing Director of tindirect

Rod became an investing director of the group at the time of its set up following an MBO in1998, having originally joined in 1994 as brokerage director following a 10-year career in IT sales, latterly in international trading. In June 2000, as Managing Director, Rod set up tindirect as an independent subsidiary of the group focusing on international trading of IT hardware, and providing managed services to the maintenance industry. Rod is a double honours languages graduate and continues to lead tindirect’s management team to achieve its strategic growth objectives.

Mat Jordan - Sales Director of tindirect

After completing an honours degree in business, Mat joined the group in 1997, initially as a configuration specialist and then as an international trader. His performance was key to the formation of tindirect and in 2001 he was given a place on the group board and became sales director of tindirect.

He continues to lead the 20+ strong tindirect sales team, constantly and significantly expanding its product and geographic coverage.

David Gutteridge - Chairman of tinglobal

David has been a director of the group since 2004 and has been Chairman since the restructuring in June 2005. In 1995 he was a co founder of Financial Objects plc, a banking software vendor and, as Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer, lead several acquisitions and the full listing of the company on the LSE in 1998. David is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Prior to 1995 he held a series of senior financial and commercial management roles at ACT Group plc, Seiko Epson Ltd and Logica plc. In addition to his role at tinGlobal he is the senior Non Executive at Sanderson plc, an AIM listed ERP software provider.

Hugh Stewart - Non Executive Director of tinglobal

Hugh has been a non-executive director of tinglobal since January 2007. He is managing partner of Shackleton Ventures and joined the tinglobal board following their investment in the group after buying out the stake held by 3i. Hugh has 23 years experience in venture capital having joined Electra Investment Trust plc in 1983. In 1997 he founded Strathdon Investments, led it from start-up through to an AIM quotation prior to his leaving in November 2006to form Shackleton. Before joining Electra he spent seven years in industry in general management, marketing and planning. He holds an Economics degree and an MBA with distinction from INSEAD. back to top