The OBT story

Take a look behind the OBT brand

It’s no secret that we made our mark on the tech world at ANS...

And we’ve reunited to start something new. 

Our collective experience and successes have all come from a place of constant reinvention and change in order to keep one step ahead in the tech world.  As a team we’ve been through as many business transformation events as most and what makes us successful is our mix of sales and commercial knowledge, teamed with technical and service focussed expertise.

At OBT, we’ve got a pretty unique combination of knowing how to think innovatively while rolling our sleeve up to make it happen.

We’re great at creating a vision and strategy, but we want to see it through to the end result too. 
 
We’ve spent our careers building things; departments, teams, processes, cultures and strategies. We’ve launched new products and services, transitioned internal cultures in order to keep selling and delivering successfully.

We’ve mastered the art of growth; taking businesses from £10m to £20m, on to £100m and beyond.

But it’s not just about the numbers for us. It’s about creating a culture that fuels this growth. We thrive on turning challenges into opportunities and transforming visions into reality. Our secret sauce? The way we cultivate an environment where innovation thrives and where every member of our team is empowered to make a difference. Becuase for us it’s about building a culture that sustains growth, year after year.

OUTSIDE THE BOX THINKING

...And we’ve brought all of that experience with us to start something new.

OBT: three letters that we’ve kept with us from our ANS days.
Outside the box thinking is driven by a desire to find answers, discover new opportunities and venture into unchartered territories.
It’s our bigger picture, our focus.  It’s the reason why we challenge the status quo, do things differently.  We never accept good, always push for great and “we’ve always done things this way” is forbidden talk.  We embrace new ideas, try new things, experiment.  Everything we do is Outside the Box.

If you want to transform your business, you’ve come to the right place.

THE PEOPLE

The team behind OBT Group...

Paul Shannon

Founder & Co CEO

Paul has been a driving force in the tech industry for over two decades, leading numerous transformational projects and contributing to multi-million pound growth.

He firmly believes in the power of teamwork, considering it the cornerstone of success.

Chris Hodgson

Founder & Co CEO

Chris boasts over 20 years of experience in the tech sector, spearheading top-tier managed and professional service teams. 

He champions development, notably co-founding an award-winning tech academy. Chris excels in integration and prioritises fostering a thriving company culture.

Shell Hodgson

Finance Director

With 10+ years experience as a CIMA certified Finance Director, Rishella’s launched a number of initiatives to implement cutting-edge financial systems and processes.

Prioritising customer and partner collaboration, she emphasises finance's role in delivering value and  supporting all business functions.

Olivia Jaskolka

Marketing Director

Olivia is an experienced Marketing Director with over 15 years of experience in the dynamic tech marketing space.

With a proven track record of success, she is a strategic marketing leader who thrives on driving business growth and brand transformation.

THE LIBRARY

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