Candidate Statement
Steve Glendinning – IDNet
I’m an experienced entrepreneur, non-executive director and CTO. I’ve recently completed a 5 year full fibre journey as a founder of Brsk, where I managed multiple technical teams and multi-million pound annual budgets. I also hold a non-exec role at IDNet, a retail ISP serving both business and consumer customers.
I’ve served as a director on the LINX board for the past 3 years, and I’m seeking re-election so I can continue this work for another 3. Over the last few years the organisation has seen a lot of change: a new CFO and CEO, a new audit firm, new geographical expansions, and a shifting industry landscape. The LINX board has added value in each of these and it’s been a rewarding experience doing so.
I’ve been working in the internet industry since 2002, and involved in the LINX community since 2009. I started out in a technical career solving problems, and my role has evolved over time to focus more on strategy and financial aspects of business. I have direct management experience ranging from small business to £60m+ revenue companies.
The LINX is a mature organisation with a critical purpose at the heart of global connectivity, so I believe the stability of the LINX organisation itself is incredibly important. Of course LINX should strive to lower port prices, but only where it can do so without sacrificing service levels, security, and the ongoing sustainability of the organisation. As a mutual organisation the LINX needs to continue to invest in technology and people to ensure it stays at the forefront of a rapidly changing industry and delivers great value to its members.
I have a technical background in networking, and I also have a wider set of business skills which have helped me to contribute as a member of the LINX board. As a founder I’ve had to wear all the hats and I’ve experienced all aspects of running a business, so I bring a rounded set of skills and knowledge. I believe I am very well suited to make a meaningful contribution as a director of the LINX, and I’d appreciate your support so I can continue to do so.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions: steveg@linx.net