Meet the leadership team
JASON BETTERIDGE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
jason.betteridge@circyl.co.uk
Jason founded Circyl as a subsidiary of Quiss Technology plc. Circyl’s products & services enhance the existing Quiss portfolio offering Business Productivity solutions centric around the Microsoft platform including CRM, O365, SharePoint and Business Intelligence.
Prior to Circyl, Jason founded and owned Ridgian and led the business as Managing Director before selling it to Ricoh in 2015.
Jason is strategy and sales focused within the company and draws on his 33 years in the IT business and broad market knowledge. Coming from a technical background he can empathise with business users, business owners and technical audiences.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, is partial to the odd game of golf, loves music of all kinds – playing piano, listening and attending concerts and is mad on technology gadgets.
ANDREW MORGANS
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
andrew.morgans@circyl.co.uk
Andrew brings with him over 31 years experience in the design and development of data centric applications, CRM, Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse solutions; retaining a strong technical basis he also prides himself on having a business focussed mindset and his ability to manage a team for the successful delivery of solutions.
First and foremost he is passionate about data, believing it is central to everything we do here at Circyl; he loves to retain a hands on approach to his role, wherever possible getting involved in the technical aspects of the projects he is involved in.
Away from work, Andrews big interests are cars and technology. He enjoys playing squash and cycling, completing the 100 mile Velo Birmingham.
Finally his nickname here at Circyl is Feather!
ANDY MCLEAN
DATA & ANALYTICS DIRECTOR
andy.mclean@circyl.co.uk
Andy leads the Data and Analytics Practice at Circyl, helping our customers make use of the wide range of data sources at their disposal to drive informed decision-making. Utilising the Microsoft Azure Platform, Andy draws on his experience of delivering Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing and Power BI solutions to provide timely and accurate insights to key stakeholders and improving efficiency through the automation of reporting processes.
Central to this is understanding the data challenges organisations face and the key metrics that drive success. By building strong business and technical relationships with stakeholders, Andy ensures that Circyl solutions deliver continuous value.
Away from work, Andy is a keen sports fan and can often be found at Molineux watching Wolverhampton Wanderers or spending time with friends and family.
NEIL DALLAWAY
HEAD OF DELIVERY
neil.dallaway@circyl.co.uk
With more than 20 years’ experience in the technology industry and a background in Project and Operational Management, Neil is a keen believer that a strong culture has a huge part to play in the success of any organisation.
His experience of working with other global technology firms combined with a Customer centric approach to process change and improvement gives him the insight needed to manage high-profile Customers and projects across all sectors.
Neil's training in Agile Methodologies alongside his knowledge of more traditional approaches to Project Management means he can shape a project to fit the needs of any Customer taking into account their internal complexities, budgets and timescales.
When not working, Neil enjoys spending time with his family, keeping fit and playing golf.
ANDY MICHAEL
CHAIRMAN
andy.michael@quiss.co.uk
A qualified electronics engineer and a founder director of Quiss Technology plc, Circyl’s parent company.
Andy is responsible for helping to steer the business, acts as a bridge to the impressive Quiss customer base and has extensive knowledge of key verticals such as Legal and Pharma.
Andy is hands-on with an extensive knowledge of both the IT sector and the issues customers face – therefore, he is well placed to offer effective solutions that improve business efficiencies and provide time and cost-savings.
Andy enjoys listening to rock and country music and is the proud owner of eight guitars that he hopes to one-day play as well as his idol, Slash – the former lead guitarist with Guns ‘n’ Roses. He likes to keep busy and spends his spare time watching West Ham, indulging his passion for classic cars, growing vegetables on his allotment, building valve amplifiers and reading.
CLIVE TAYLOR
DIRECTOR
clive.taylor@quiss.co.uk
Clive is responsible for supporting the business operationally.
His core skills come to the fore when engaged in a consultative role to help customers address strategic issues with their IT systems and infrastructure or help them move their businesses forward.
Whilst Circyl addresses the Business Productivity element of our customers’ needs, Clive puts this into context around Infrastructure, Cloud and Managed Service from his experience and leadership at Quiss.
Clive remains personally involved in key account management, always on hand to advise and discuss the merits or otherwise of the ever-changing technical landscape.
Away from work, which isn’t for too long, Clive finds just enough time for a little sport, with golf, squash and football high on his agenda.