Meet the Board

Tom O’Hagan, Founder and Managing Director

Tom O’Hagan is a leading figure within the telecommunications industry and has worked in the sector, both in the UK and internationally, for more than 12 years. Today, Tom is highly active within the Channel, speaking at industry events and taking active membership in telecom’s governing bodies. Most recently, Tom has become an outspoken member of the FCS and is determined to ensure the needs and concerns of his Partners in the Channel are heard.

Simon Durrant, Sales Director

Simon has worked in telecoms for more than 10 years and is recognised as one of the most successful sales people within the industry. His career has seen him work for telecommunications companies based both in the UK and abroad, where he has established a strong reputation for his commitment to his customers.

Simon has been Sales Director at Virtual1 since 2009.

James Hickman, Chief Technical Officer

James is a well established member of the telecoms industry. Before joining Virtual1 as Chief Technical Officer, James worked as Head of Technical Consulting for Telstra International, developing and implementing highly complex global WAN solutions for clients in the UK and internationally.

James is Chartered by the Engineering Council and the British Computer Society, is an associate of many industry bodies and in December 2010 was appointed as an Arbiter for RIPE.

Stephen Scott, Non Executive Director

Stephen is a renowned figure in the IT and Telecoms industry, gaining considerable experience through his work at Bridgehouse Capital where he has acted in a variety of roles including Senior Vice President at Global Switch and Managing Director at PSINet Europe and later at NaviSite Europe. Stephen currently shares his time between the pursuit of new investment opportunities and providing structural and business improvement advice to a number of Bridgehouse Capital portfolio companies.