An entrepreneurial, commercially astute, and pragmatic CEO of SME’s in fast moving technology driven environments. He has founded three technology companies, and conducted several acquisitions and company exits. In his spare time Paul skippers an 38ft Ocean going yacht.

Skilfully designs, develops and implements strategies providing sustainable growth within highly competitive industries, building new start-ups and rescuing previously failing operations.

Mature network within industry, leveraged to provide new business opportunities. A long run in philanthropic activities to compliment his professional career. 35 years of fundraising and community service activities. Currently (2024) Chairman and founder of Red Trouser Day Charity (a volunteer charity raising funds for Bowel Cancer Research), Past Chairman of the Essex Branch of the Institute of Directors,  a Senior Officer and Court Assistant of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.

Phil started his technical career in South London as a young boy watching airliners fly over his house on their way to Heathrow Airport, this inevitably led to a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. After which he spent a few years writing computer programs analysing jet engine test data for the MOD. Various software support and development roles for mainframe, PC, web and mobile followed including 25 years at BT, the final few years were spent specifically in cyber security and compliance roles.

In his spare time Phil enjoys cycling, playing bass guitar in a local band as well singing in a local choir. He is also Treasurer of the local branch of the 41 Club charity, which raises money for good causes in East Suffolk.

He is also a longstanding season ticket holder at Ipswich Town so is very well acquainted with life's ups and downs.

Phil is passionate about IT education; technology has become more complex and so deeply integrated into our daily lives that he believes face to face support and training is the best way to help people gain confidence to use IT effectively and protect themselves from fraudsters.

Having started a career in design and web development I quickly noticed a need to for IT support in the company I worked for. I became a certified Apple professional and helped build and maintain servers in both small companies and in larger scaled organisations. I have worked in sectors such as: Education, Sustainable and renewable energy, Data cleansing and with the Police with intelligence software.

My passion has always been education and in 2008 I trained to become a teacher and here I found my true passion. Combining teaching and my love of all things technical. I have run a successful freelance website agency and to date have built websites for organisations for online retailers, SME's and charities.

My drive is to support and educate people in my community in how they can become better protected online and also how to use their devices. Tech shouldn't be scary and I strongly believe in supporting people to use tech to their advantage and not to see it as something to be afraid of.

About: James Mott: 20+ years in software development in the banking sector, covering many aspects of cyber security and software safety.

I have enjoyed a career as a highly experienced educator and former company director and I have a passion for charitable work and community engagement. 

During my 25 years as a teacher in adult education, I was a senior lecturer and teacher trainer as well as being a Cambridge University oral and written examiner. 

In 1966, I founded and ran my own educational consultancy business, working with clients around the world to advise them on UK educational programs.

Now I look forward to an exciting new future with Community Tech Hub CIC.  The challenges are great as we aim to reach out to those who are experiencing technological problems and social isolation.  Community digital inclusion in today’s rapid revolution is vital to ensure personal safety, safe working/usage practices and an inclusive society for everyone. 

Elaine has worked in marketing & PR roles throughout her career primarily in the brewing and pub sector. Latterly she has ran her own PR and communications consultancy supporting major pub companies across the country.

Now semi-retired, she wants to use her experience to offer support to important groups who are helping her local community.