The Bell Group

Alastair Bell formed Bell Microsystems in 1996; becoming a Value Added Reseller in 1999 in the enterprise space delivering Sun, IBM and Cisco, alongside of its unique Asset and IT Lifecycle Management solutions to FTSE companies.

Alastair stepped down from operational management after 16 years as MD in 2012 and today enjoys starting up companies and not playing golf.

Nick assumed the role of Chairman of Bell Integration in 2020, at the same time as becoming CEO of Bell Procurement Management. His dual focus is to support Manpreet as CEO of Bell Integration, as well as to lead the Procurement Management strategy and Executive team. Nick joined Bell in 2012, moving to the role of CEO in 2013.

He has held senior management and Board-level roles in many organisations, including 2e2, leaving in 2011, Morse, ICL and Veritas Software.

Manpreet assumed the role of CEO in 2020 and became Chief Financial Officer of Bell Procurement Management. Prior to this she was Bell SI’s Chief Financial Officer and has over 20 years’ experience in the IT services sector.

As CEO, Manpreet is responsible for running all facets of the business, including all financial controls and has a strong track record in successful delivery of timely, accurate and relevant financial and management information supporting the business.

Lord St John of Bletso is a Crossbench/Independent Member of the House of Lords. He was brought up in South Africa, where he qualified as a solicitor before completing his Masters in Shipping Law at London University. He worked for 15 years in the City with Merrill Lynch before becoming Managing director of Globix Europe, the 3rd largest data centre business at the time. He was on the Advisory Board of Silicon Valley Bank for 4 years.

He is currently Chairman of Strand Hanson and Integrated Diagnostic Holdings plc and serves on the board of several public and private companies.

As HR Director, Alex is focused on building organisational capability and capacity through talent, performance management and engagement. Alex has over 20 years’ HR leadership, multi-sector experience in technology, financial services, media and health. She has UK and international experience, and a track record in managing and facilitating organisational change. Alex promotes a collaborative, consultative, open and straightforward style of working.

Robert joined Bell in 2019 to take on the role of General Counsel and is responsible for global legal, governance and compliance functions.

Robert has more than 25 years’ legal experience in corporate and commercial transactions and disputes advising the smallest to the largest companies across the private and public sectors. His prior experiences include running his own law practice for 8 years and several years in Non – Exec Director, Company Secretary and General Counsel roles. Robert was also Chair of Bingo Express.