The launchworks core team contains over 20 highly experienced industry professionals and managers. Many others are part of the wider network. A selection are mentioned here:

Systems Solutions Deliverer

An experienced IT professional who has developed innovative solutions for Internet and e-commerce businesses in a variety of sectors. He has been providing Internet consultancy for the past three years after a number of years solving business problems in the more traditional IT application development environment.

He has managed many significant projects to succesful delivery for major clients such as BNFL, ITServices and Lex Vehicle Leasing. He has provided strategic IT consultancy for clients such as Swinton Group, Customs & Excise, and Wrox Press.

Programme Deliverer

With over 17 years experience in the delivery of complex IT systems this disciplined project manager ensures that projects are delivered on time and under budget. Her breadth of coverage includes a spectrum of information industries managing mainly fixed-price projects (up to a value of ?2.5M) throughout the full development lifecycle. Projects have ranged from integration of billing and HR applications to totally bespoke developments.

Market Researcher

Highly experienced in the segmentation of markets and understanding of customer behaviour, this insightful marketer is able to identify the key requirements for success of new products. He has been behind the launch of innovative new products and services in the mobile radio, paging and telephony markets.

Business Troubleshooter

A negotiator, programme manager and troubleshooter able to create plans that can realistically be executed and are consistent with a clear overall vision. He has an uncanny ability to stress test a business plan, identifying key risk areas and developing mitigating solutions. Since 1992 he has worked as a consultant to new operators and telco start-ups worldwide. He has directed a number of successful licence bids and investment proposals. Prior to this he held a variety of director level positions in a UK based telco, focusing on international expansion.

Product Launcher

A senior telecommunications professional with over 10 years experience. Focuses on construction of pricing and service solutions to meet the needs of increasingly segmented telecommunications markets. Develops new channel strategies that exploit the changing industry structures. Can not only create innovative product concepts but also will take them right through to sales and delivery.