Our team 

Giles WelchGiles Welch, CEO

Giles Welch founded Limehouse Group in 1998 as a full-service media agency, providing design and editorial management for clients. Whilst building his media company, Welch recognised a gap in the market for a software solution to streamline document creation, publishing and stakeholder engagement. As a result, he initiated and managed the launch of Limehouse Software, an additional division of Limehouse Group. Welch sold the design and media divisions of Limehouse Group in November 2006 while retaining control of the software function and bringing in additional investment to support its growth. Welch has since overseen the expansion of Limehouse Software into the USA, with the addition of three offices across the country. Welch’s future plans for Limehouse Software are to continue to increase market share within local and central governments, expand its reach into the private sector, build its new media side and continue its growth in the United States.

Colin MackenzieColin Mackenzie, CIO

Colin Mackenzie joined Limehouse Software in December 2005. Prior to joining Limehouse Software, Mackenzie spent four years managing his own consultancy company Electronic Media Consultants Ltd (EMCL), where he was commissioned to conduct data analysis, system design, consultancy and development tasks. EMCL particularly worked with companies involved in document computing or those using XML for information exchange, for example, in order to meet e-Government initiatives.

Ed HopperEd Hopper, Sales Director

Ed Hopper joined Limehouse Software in July 2005 as Sales Director. With over a decade of experience in managing sales operations in the UK and North America, Ed is responsible for both the day-to-day activity of the sales teams through to setting the strategic direction of sales activity and implementing strategies to ensure continued sales growth and penetration into new markets. During his career to date Ed has built extensive experience of both public and private sector software sales as well as building alliances with key software partners and systems integrators.

John WelchJohn Welch, Finance Director

John Welch has been Limehouse Software’s finance director since its inception. John’s skills encompass all aspects of corporate management, business analysis and day-to-day control of budget requirements. As finance director John is responsible for budgeting, cash-flow management, purchasing and investment. In 1972 John started a printing and publishing company, sold it in 1987 to Robert Maxwell and has since invested in several companies. His successful track record of managing finance, IT systems and of exploiting infrastructure to achieve increased turnover and profits, have made him a highly valued member of the Limehouse management team.

Mark BenjaminMark Benjamin, Head of Client Services

Mark Benjamin joined Limehouse Software in April 2005 and manages the client services function (encompassing customer support and training). Mark has over 13 years experience working in a range of disciplines that directly relate to the areas which Limehouse Software systems touch upon. This includes design and production of online and offline media in a variety of languages. For the past 9 years Benjamin has worked with a broad range of IT systems and has been involved with Support, Implementation, Post/Pre Sales, Training and Project Management. Prior to joining Limehouse, Mark worked for AttentiV Systems, Aon Ltd and SDL International in a variety of support, development and project management roles.

Clare DearmanClare Dearman, Training Manager

Clare Dearman joined Limehouse Software in April 2006 as the training manager, and manages a team of four trainers. Clare brings with her a wealth of experience training in IT for both public and private sector organisations. Prior to joining Limehouse Software, Clare was the lead trainer at Computer Sciences Corporation. She has also worked at LearnIT and EDS.