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 About edge IPK
 
 
edge IPK was founded in 2001 in response to a need to create business agility and manage market complexity in the financial services industry.
Each Board member brings their own combination of skills and expertise to the table, creating a powerful team of professionals to serve your business interests.
 

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Mike has 23 years experience in the software and services industry. The key to his success is his ability to recognise market opportunities and technology trends and combine the two to generate profitable business solutions.

Achievements:
Grew UK revenues of a US CASE product company to 17.5% of global turnover. Co-founded the UK's leading online commerce software and solutions company, growing revenues from £1.5m in Year 1 to £14m in Year 4 through contracts with over 40 financial services organisations.

MIKE WILLIAMS
CEO


DHARMESH MISTRY
COO/CTO

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Dharmesh has supported financial services organisations with technology and management expertise for over 20 years.

Achievements:
Development and consultancy in the automation of Lloyds TSB's branch offices and re-engineering the bank's core business processes. Designed and implemented a personal relationship management solution for Lloyds TSB's high value customer base. Led technology strategy for NatWest card services. Implemented the first transactional online insurance solution in the world, the first Java based banking solution in the UK and the first truly multi-channel banking platforms. Developed and delivered online commerce strategies for 23 banks and 11 insurance companies. Pioneered a multi-channel online voting system for demonstration to English and Scottish Parliaments, as featured on Tomorrow's World.


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JON PYKE MBCS CITP

Non Executive Director

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Former Chief Technology Officer and a main board director of Staffware Plc from August 1992 until acquired by Tibco in 2004. As CTO for Staffware Jon has been heavily involved in PLC board activities including merges and acquisitions, corporate governance, and was board director of several subsidiaries. In addition, Jon is an exceptional technician with vast experience in product development, product strategy and positioning.

Achievements:
Jon joined Staffware in 1992 as the Technical Director, it was a privately held company employing approximately 18 people with an annual turnover of around £1.2 million - during Jon's tenure with the company, it was taken public by floating on the London Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in 1995 followed by a full listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2000. The company has achieved year on year growth of more than 50% (CAGR) and now employs some 350 people in 16 countries with £40 million turn over. Profitable every year.



Lord Tim Razzall
Chairman

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Former Chief Executive of a large London firm of solicitors, and experienced Non-Executive Director of listed and unlisted companies. Lord Razzall now runs a corporate finance firm with significant expertise in the technology sectors. He is a Liberal Democrat Front Bench Spokesman on Trade and Industry.


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Wendy, a qualified accountant, worked for 18 years in the media/advertising industry, including six years as Finance Director of Saatchi and Saatchi. She has considerable experience of fundraising, acquisitions and disposals, and has worked in the US and Europe. She is a Non-Executive Director and consultant.

Achievements:
Saw Saatchi and Saatchi through considerable financial difficulties and back to financial health, then through a demerger process which culminated in the successful sale of the company.

Wendy Smyth
Non Exec Director

 Industry Voice

Video - Why the Presentation Layer is becoming a critical success factor for Financial Organisations.  .

Ian Charlesworth, senior analyst at OVUM and Dharmesh Mistry, CTO edge IPK discuss this issue...

To request the Video DVD, please email Amanda Powell with your name, position and full postal address.