Manchester-based telecommunications provider MID Communications Limited has announced the appointment of Danny Simpson as their new Chief Executive Officer.
Danny Simpson, who lives in Rochdale, took up the newly-created role from April 1 after being part of MID Communications for almost eight years.
Danny started his career as a Regional Sales Manager, before being promoted to Sales Director in 2011.
During this time he has achieved incredible growth within the company, increasing the business from the original five stores and 43 employees with a £4 million turnover to a company today which is on target to achieve a turnover of £20 million next financial year.
Danny said: “I am honoured and privileged to have been given the opportunity to move to the role of CEO.
“I have enjoyed working and growing the business and I love to see our amazing people grow and move forward within the company.
“It is so rewarding to be a part of a fun, passionate and ambitious business that’s very customer centric, while remaining persistent in everything we set out to achieve. We have developed a business plan with some exciting growth opportunities for MID Communications over the coming years.
“We want to launch the MID Group soon as we gear up to expand and diversify. I am fortunate to have an energetic and focused workforce who deliver amazing results every day and I am proud of all our team.
“Seven Years ago I created the mission statement ‘build a leading franchise that is people and customer centric’. This is still at the core of our decisions now and will remain as we go forward.
“I love what I do and love the people I do it with. Work doesn’t feel like work. I want to continue to build this culture as we continue to grow.”
MID Communications is an independent franchise of Telefonica UK which is a Manchester based O2 franchise, with 15 O2 Stores across Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and the Fylde Coast, in addition to a Manchester-based call centre.
It is one of the largest independent O2 franchises in the North West and employs over 160 people.
MID Communications was established in 2006 by directors Andrew and Ian Murray. The brothers were responsible for recruiting Danny to their management team in 2009.
Compliments For Danny Simpson
Managing Director Andrew Murray said: “Danny has made a massive contribution to our business since he joined us in 2009 as a Regional Sales Manager.
“We quickly recognised his talent and commitment which was why we invited him to join the board as Sales Director in 2011.
“His drive, passion and enthusiasm have enabled the business to grow and, thanks to his vision and leadership, both the company and staff have developed over recent years to put the business in the strong position it is in today. The decision to promote Danny to CEO greater reflects his key central role in the continuing growth and development of the business.”
Mr Murray added: “I know Danny wants to keep the business growing and competing as it continues to be a great place to work and strives to become an employer of choice.”
Mark Boyle, HSBC Corporate Relationship Director for Greater Manchester, said: “We have had the pleasure to work closely with Danny to organise a funding package that supported the expansion of the business.
“Danny has a clear vision for the direction of MID Communications and we look forward to working with him in the future and watching as the business continues to flourish.”
The Second Half of 2016, The Company Grew By An Additional Six Stores And 50 Employees.
MID Communications has also recently acquired new head office premises as it relocates to Stake Hill Estate Rochdale. This has doubled its office space to over 6,000 square feet.
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