Leadership

Glen is the Chief Executive Officer at North and serves on the Board of Directors.

Glen joined North in January 2021, having previously been CEO of Allvotec. Prior to this, he led the successful sale of Damovo in 2018. With a wealth of industry experience, and having held various senior leadership positions, Glen has broad experience in global IT and strategic partnerships, and in delivering transformational business change.

Glen is responsible for the development and execution of North’s strategy and vision to become the UK’s leading IoT, Networking & Connectivity, and Safety & Security provider.

Scott McEwan drives North’s organic and inorganic growth strategy. His forward thinking approach to acquisitions and the development of strategic relationships is behind our leading position in IoT and smart spaces. Scott’s inspirational leadership, ambition and 30+ years of industry experience make him a key part of North’s executive board. His proven skills in business management, operations and strategic planning combine with an engineer’s keen eye for future technologies.

As Co-founder and CEO of Boston Networks Scott was responsible for the company’s growth from startup to industry leader, with high-profile strategic projects from the £6m IoT Scotland network to the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Scott was instrumental in selecting and bringing together the five businesses that formed North. Alongside Scott’s work ethic and commitment to North, he does keep an eye on the other important things in life: Music, family and Motherwell Football Club.

Paul Comerford is North’s Chief Operating Officer.

Paul is the driving force behind North’s operational vision and strategy. Having joined North in 2021, Paul is a commercially and operationally focused executive leader, who plays an integral role within the senior leadership team. With a passion for operational and service excellence, Paul is a charismatic leader who works collaboratively to implement North’s strategic vision and values.

With a wealth of experience spanning over three decades, Paul has an extensive track record, working across a number of senior management positions, to drive operational vision and deliver transformational change for the likes of Unisys, BT and Damovo.

Leanne Rockliffe develops and delivers our business strategy, whilst strengthening financial structures, governance and reporting across the group. With a wealth of expertise in strategic finance, commerce and restructuring, she brings experience, acumen and energy to a challenging role.

Leanne began her services industry career in 2001 at Alfred McAlpine, working across facilities management and utility services in key commercial and financial roles. She then joined Pinacl in 2006, developing a business strategy that improved financial performance and cashflow management, as well as restructuring the finance teams. Leanne loves spending time with her young family and hopes to resume travelling and skiing once the pandemic crisis is resolved.

Dave Ruthven is responsible for North’s Public Sector business, including the management and delivery of North’s public sector sales activities throughout the UK, for both new and existing customers. An experienced and transformational leader, Dave’s work ethic, passion and integrity have been key to the close and long-term relationships he has forged with clients and colleagues.

Dave joined the North team having previously been Sales Director at the UK’s leading independent services businesses. At the weekend, you may well find him out on the golf course.