"Ian is a very experienced businessman who also has remarkable technical skills. He has contributed significantly to MBA's success both as a non-exec director and a consultant.
He has my warmest recommendation."
Dr Mike Bradford
Founder CEO MBA Systems Ltd
"Ian and I were two of the founders of Neural Technologies Limited (NTL), today the leading firm in neural processing for fraud detection in the telecoms sector. Ian was a non-executive director, Vice Chairman and worked as my “right hand man”. I was the CEO and built the firm with Ian’s firm guidance to a point where today 1-in-7 of all mobile phone users in the world are now protected by NTL anti-fraud solutions.
Over many exciting years, we built NTL from scratch to a £2m international business at which point Ian and his family exited in favour of a US VC group. Since that time, NTL continues to thrive; for two years running it was ranked in the Sunday Times |Tech-Track 100 league as one of the UK’s fastest growing technology companies, it has over 35 corporate customers worldwide.
I valued Ian's contributions both as a non-exec and working as a consultant. He is experienced in growing technology businesses – with a practical, hands-on approach. He combines highly relevant business skills with a real understanding of technology and how to valorise it. Ian was instrumental in converting the firm from being technical led to taking a commercial lead – motivating staff and creating value for all shareholders. I do not hesitate to recommend Ian."
Nick Ryman-Tubb
Founder CEO Neural Technologies Ltd
“As part time finance director, Ken provides a key element of MBA’s management team. He has provided the board and myself with reliable management information and advice and been instrumental in our return to profitable growth following the market downturn in 2004.
I rate Ken extremely highly and would not contemplate involving MBA in any corporate activity without having him by my side.”
Dr Mike Bradford
Founder CEO MBA Systems Ltd
"Ken Smith became involved with my company when we lost one of our major suppliers and a substantial part of our turnover. He developed and managed an effective refinancing strategy allowing me to concentrate on rebuilding our product range and sales levels. The partnership worked extremely well and was a major factor in our speedy return to profitability."
John Lee
Founder CEO General Medical Equipment Company Ltd