People
We've built up a carefully-chosen close-knit team of business development experts, project managers, designers and software engineers. Together, they offer a powerful combination of knowledge, skills and years of hands-on business experience rarely found under one roof.
We're as effective developing business strategy with you in your boardroom as we are working with your operational teams on a day-to-day basis. We're also relaxed, informal and very approachable - and definitely won't blind you with science.
We'd be happy to meet up for a chat so you can find out more about us and the way we work. Contact us today or give us a call on 01937 581123.
Our key team members
David Bentley - Managing Director
David is an experienced and skilful business development practitioner and heads up our business consultancy team. He works closely with our clients to help them identify and develop web-based strategies to ensure they continue to thrive and grow - even in the current economic climate.
As one of the few early pioneers who recognised the huge potential of the internet for commerce and business, David set up NetConstruct in 1995 just as web-based technology was emerging.
Before that, he worked as a business development director for Davy Corporation plc and was on the board of one of the UK's regional development agencies. David is a member of the Strategic Planning Society and an associate of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Ben Greeves - Commercial Manager
Ben's speciality at NetConstruct is the exciting and dynamic approach he takes to helping our clients transform their businesses by turning their thoughts, ideas and aspirations into reality.
Before joining us, Ben gained extensive experience in IT and commercial management and, for some years, worked as a project manager for a leading IT consultancy. He was also a director of a national materials supply business.
Jonathan Healey - Technical Manager
Jonathan's heads up our technical teams and is our senior technical guru. He takes responsibility for the smooth and successful delivery of the technical aspects of all our projects.
Jonathan's background is in software development for internet and mobile technologies including systems design, consultancy and project management. For a number of years he worked in the South African IT and telecoms software sector, developing phone and SMS technology related to website-based marketing campaigns.
Simon Blake - Senior Account Manager
Originally a software developer and with over 10 years experience at NetConstruct, Simon now leads our client relationship programme and is an in-house expert on a number of the emerging technologies.
He works with our clients on a day-to-day basis to bring new ideas to the table, and ensures their web-based activities are making full use of available technology and achieving their business potential.
Alan Click - Project Manager
A highly motivated and proactive project manager, Alan has a proven track record of adding value and is highly regarded by our clients for his initiative and creativity in meeting project briefs and objectives.
Alan comes from a web authoring and publishing background. For several years before joining NetConstruct, he was responsible for the development and publication of a wide range of online journals and reports for a specialist publishing company.
Richard Skirrow - Project Manager
Richard is an experienced project manager with an unusual combination of people skills and in-depth technical knowledge. He manages a portfolio of NetConstruct client projects.
Richard's original training and experience was in marketing and business development. He then changed focus to IT systems management for several years, including networks, website development and database design, before joining NetConstruct.
Philip Robinson - Finance Manager
Philip is chartered accountant with over 20 years experience in professional and commercial management. Philip started his career with BDO before moving across to client-side responsibilities in manufacturing and services. Philip joined NetConstruct in 2004 and leads our finance and administration team.
