Performance coach

Charlie Cannon is a performance coach who specialises in developing resilient leaders and two of the biggest drivers of a team resilience, psychological safety, and a growth mindset. Charlie learnt his trade working with consultancies such as Lane 4, Bridge-Partnership, Mindgym and Matthew Syed Consulting.

In Charlie’s live events and trainings, he draws upon his life experience and combines this with research from science and psychology to give people tools and techniques that they can act upon immediately that will catalyse their performance.

Prior to working in business Charlie was a health and fitness coach, where at one point he was training an Oscar winning actor and actress. What he observed, was that most of his clients were busy, time poor, stressed, and burnt-out executives who wanted to increase their energy and manage stress better.

Charlie’s passion for helping people build resilience stems from not just working with all these stressed-out executives, but also his own story in not becoming the professional sportsman he had dreamed of being, due to struggling to be at his best when it counted.

He knows first-hand what it takes to recover from a near death experience that left him hospitalised and his sister moments away from dying. At twenty-one he was involved in a traumatic car accident with his sister who almost died. This incident inspired his research into resilience and overcoming adversity.

Charlie played rugby for England, West of England hockey and county cricket as a schoolboy, but struggled to perform under pressure, which showed him the importance of developing a growth mindset and building mental toughness.

Baroness Manningham-Buller LG DCB, former Head of MI5 and Chair, Wellcome Trust

From counter terrorism to pandemics, Eliza has led organisations through remarkable and pressurised times. In her session, Eliza will outline how leaders’ priorities must change in order to keep pace with shifting demands from all stakeholders and the constant emergence of new, often unimagined challenges.

Adventurer

Tori James likes a challenge. An adventurer with a fascination for snow and ice, she became the youngest ever British female (at twenty five) to climb Mount Everest. She also led the first ever all-female team to complete The Polar Challenge, a gruelling 360 mile race to the Magnetic North Pole.
Since tackling Everest and the North Pole Tori has cycled the length of New Zealand and tackled the first Beeline Britain challenge. Travelling in a straight line from Land’s End to John O’Groats, she and her team rowed, cycled, climbed and hiked their way in a treacherous, demanding journey that included a record for the longest open sea kayak crossing in UK waters. In her session, Tori will share insights and experiences on how to plan and motivate teams to succeed.

Head of Service IT Naturally

As the Head of Service IT Naturally, Jess brings a wealth of customer experience. With a proven track record of driving operational excellence to deliver exceptional service, she is dedicated to ensuring that customers receive the highest level of satisfaction. She is also studying for a postgraduate master’s in strategic leadership. In her spare time, she likes to run and is learning to play Bridge (very badly!)

Senior Manager, Global MSP Strategy Lenovo

Executive Director Global Channel Management Lenovo

EMEA Channel Director Lenovo

Channel Development Manager Kaseya

Jack Cooke began his journey at Datto in 2018. His previous role as a Channel Sales Manager led him to join the Business Development Team as a Channel Development Manager in 2022. In Jack's current role, he assists EMEA partners to access Marketing and Development funds from Kaseya. Whilst also representing Kaseya and Datto at numerous trade shows and technology conferences throughout Europe and around the world, connecting with Managed Service Providers, empowering them, and educating them on the value of a true unified IT solution.

Director, IT Nation Community - EMEA at ConnectWise

Dan Scott is a visionary leader who spearheads the global IT Nation programs, including IT Nation Evolve peer groups, ConnectWise User Groups, and conferences. With a clear mission to drive business transformation, Dan empowers community members to achieve their goals. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, he enables individuals to unlock their full potential and realize their most ambitious visions of success. With Dan at the helm, the IT Nation community thrives, propelling businesses towards unprecedented growth and innovation. Dan was elected the prestigious position of the Chair of the CompTIA UK&I Executive Council in 2023.

VP, EMEA Sales ConnectWise

Sam is the Vice President of Sales for ConnectWise in the EMEA region. With a strong emphasis on understanding the pain points, strategies, and needs of MSPs in the region, Sam leads the team with expertise gained from over 11 years of working with TSPs. Known as a sales mythologist, Sam possesses extensive Go-to-market knowledge. Contributing to the success of the community is a priority for Sam, who aims to enable TSPs and the community to achieve business transformation. ConnectWise stands out by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among MSPs, which plays a crucial role in helping TSPs grow.

Managing Director | CRO | CCO | Telecoms | Cloud | Digital Transformation Giacom

Dale joined Giacom in July 2023 as Managing Director - Connectivity. In this new role he is responsible for driving the continued growth and success of Giacom’s Connectivity and IP Comms business.

Dale brings with him extensive knowledge of the UK and European channel market places, and has spent the majority of his career in partner-facing roles within mobile and fixed networks, hardware and SaaS environments at market leading players including Vodafone, Samsung and, most recently, Virgin MediaO2. He is a strong advocate of the role that channel partners have played and will continue to play in delivering innovation and value to UK businesses.

Managing Director - Cloud, Giacom

Drawing on nearly 25 years of experience in both the software and hardware sectors, James currently serves as Managing Director of Giacom's Cloud division. His career boasts a notable stint as the Alliances and Marketing Director at Softcat plc, where he played a pivotal role within the UK executive management team. James's contributions to Softcat were instrumental in fostering strong partner relationships, optimising marketing strategies, and driving growth through new business ventures and cutting-edge technologies.

Visionary cybersecurity disruptor Heimdal

Morten Kjaersgaard, the forward-thinking CEO at the helm of Denmark's Heimdal®, is a distinguished figure in the cybersecurity domain, particularly known for his commitment to empowering MSPs and partners. Under his leadership, Heimdal® has emerged as a trailblazer in AI-powered cybersecurity, extending its protective reach across the globe and defending over 16k businesses from more than 260 million cyberthreats. Morten's expertise lies not just in cybersecurity, but in seamlessly integrating it with business objectives, making him a revered figure among MSPs looking to elevate their service offerings.

Morten excels in demystifying the complexities of cybersecurity, making it accessible and actionable for MSPs and their clients. His role as a passionate advocate for cybersecurity, combined with his regular contributions as a speaker at industry events and insightful blog posts, positions him as a thought leader who translates technical challenges into business opportunities.

Morten's presentations are renowned for their engaging blend of deep cybersecurity knowledge, practical business applications, and compelling data-driven insights, all aimed at inspiring MSPs to adopt innovative, proactive security strategies. His vision extends beyond the conventional, urging partners and MSPs to adopt bold, transformative measures in navigating the digital landscape. Morten Kjaersgaard is not just a speaker; he's a catalyst for change, driving the MSP community towards a more secure, efficient, and forward-thinking future in cybersecurity.

Senior Channel Account Executive Sophos

Kyle has worked for Sophos for over 5 years and is at the forefront of the MSP and CSP offering in the UKI and Nordics. During this time, he has worked across the sales organisation and now focuses on adding value to the partners on the EMEA MSP programme. He regularly speaks at conferences and Think Tanks to advocate for Sophos and its MSP offering.

Solutions Engineer Threatlocker

Eoin McGrath works in Solutions Engineering for Threatlocker EMEA, with over 20 years' experience in the MSP and Software Development fields, bringing a breadth of experience which helps deliver robust solutions for customers. Eoin is based in Ireland and likes to visit historic sites to escape from IT!

Owner and Director of Blue Barn Consulting Ltd

Paul Cunningham is an accomplished leader and advisor in the global technology sector, focused on business strategy, product-led growth marketing, and corporate communications. Paul's extensive experience spans a wide range of business development disciplines with a particular focus on the software sector and the value of partnerships within it.

Currently Owner and Director of Blue Barn Consulting Ltd, Paul provides advisory, consulting, and coaching services to leaders of growing technology businesses in SaaS and partner-centric markets. He was formerly Executive Marketing Director, EMEA, at global technology distributor Ingram Micro, where he was responsible for marketing strategy and operations. Prior to that he was CMO of technology distributor Westcon-Comstor and Divisional CMO at Atos Unify.

People and Culture Consultant

Kate Wood provides culture as a service to multiple organisations, helping them transform their employee engagement strategy to improve business performance. Passionate about D&I Kate heads up Women in Tech North and sits on the Unlimited Potential Board. Kate is an entertaining public speaker and strongly believes all dresses should have pockets.

Director Knight Corporate Finance

Adam is a founder and Director of Knight Corporate Finance with over 30 years experience in the TMT sector. Knight has developed into market leading corporate finance boutique, and he personally leads transactions from preparation through to completion. The business has completed almost 200 deals across the technology arena and has realised over £1 billion of value for its clients. Prior to this he had over 15 years experience in the telecoms and technology sector as a founder shareholder of V Networks prior to this he worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance as lead advisor for in the Corporate Finance TMT team.