Actors, racers and rhythm sections
It’s reassuring to know that our management team have earned their reputations in the technology business over many years across a whole range of market sectors, both in the UK and internationally. We’re experts in what we do and are often asked to deliver seminars and keynote addresses to industry audiences. We’re happy to share our knowledge with customers and peers – being good communicators is just as important as being great technical architects. Once you get to know us you’ll appreciate our approach and you might even get to discuss the ins and outs of racing at the Nurburgring with our CEO, or life as a semi-professional drummer with our Chief Technology Officer – our minds are open and our interests surprising!
Garry Diver, Chairman, CEO and Racer
Garry joined the team as a consultant in 2006 to drive the development of a strategic plan for the company. He took on the CEO role in early 2009 to guide Ultimedia through a period of rapid expansion.
From 2004 to 2008 Garry was Chief Operating Officer for City Asset Management, a London based Asset Management firm. For the preceding 20 years he held executive, mainly CEO, positions in a number of start-up or early stage technology companies as a turnaround specialist. During these years he was retained by various venture capital firms to take over and run portfolio companies with an emphasis on restructuring. Garry is a serial entrepreneur with investments in a number of early stage companies. He likes to move fast.
Glenn Stewart, Director, CTO & Drummer
Glenn is a founding Director of Ultimedia and has been with the firm since its launch. He has over 30 years experience in the software industry spanning all sectors in a variety of specialist and management positions. His holistic view of complex systems brings a unique capability to defining customer requirements and delivering optimum solutions. Glenn is acknowledged as an expert in CMS, e-learning and e-commerce and is a frequent speaker on these subjects. He is also a seasoned semi-pro drummer and a very active trustee of CART, a charity for African relief.
Simon Shaw, Sales Director and Retired Child Actor
Simon has over 20 years experience of international sales and marketing, with extensive knowledge of educational software.
Simon’s wealth of experience across a wide range of business areas including Hospitality, FMCG, Manufacturing, Import/Export, Retail, Public Sector, Training and Education, as well as owning and running his own business, give him a sound understanding of what it takes for a business be successful.
Jade Cosgrove, Account Director
Jade joined Ultimedia in April 2009 as an Account Manager to provide a central point of contact for our clients. Jade is responsible for our client relationships and the service they receive as well as overseeing the delivery of new developments and initiatives. In addition to account management responsibilities she plays a key role in gathering customer requirements to support new product development. A natural partner and collaborator in business, before joining Ultimedia Jade gained over 13 years full project lifecycle experience in the UK and overseas, and has a deep understanding of our clients’ operational objectives and how best to deliver them.