Techies Go Green
Ambassadors
Our Go Green Ambassadors seek to inspire and enable a culture of sustainability among our signatory community as we move towards a carbon neutral future.
Membership Ambassador
Michael O’Hara
Co-Founder, Techies Go Green
Michael was a co-founder of Techies Go Green in 2021 and continues to manage the organisation as it grows and expands its activities. Prior to this, Michael joined DataSolutions in 1993 as CFO and became its Managing Director in 2000. Since taking the helm, Michael increased its customer base, boosted its financial performance and established it as a leading IT distributor in Ireland and the UK.
Channel Ambassador
Jenny Latimer
Head of Alliances & Operations at Highgate IT Solutions
Jenny is the Head of Alliances & Operations at Highgate IT Solutions, a 100% remote reseller. Since joining Highgate in September 2021, Jenny’s work in sustainability has propelled Highgate to the forefront of action in the IT Channel. In 2022, Highgate were finalists in four categories in the CRN Tech Impact awards and Jenny was a judge for these awards. Plus, Jenny was a finalist in the BusinessGreen Leaders awards 2022 in the Young Sustainability Executive of the Year category. Jenny is passionate in simplifying sustainability and helping others understand how they can help fight climate change.
Social and Community Ambassador
George Cook
Honorary Chief Executive, Computers 4 Charity
George started refurbishing computers for charities in 1996, through a project called “CyberCycle” and set up 20 computer refurbishing projects around the UK. In 2004 Microsoft invited George to lead on its internal project “Digital Pipeline”, which set up an IT workshop in Namibia. In 2021 ACER launched the Aspire Vero laptop made from recycled plastic and designed to be infinitely repairable, with Computers 4 Charity as its refurbishment partner. Today Computers 4 Charity works in partnership with charities, government organisations and businesses, giving devices a second life and delivering ESG.
Programmes Ambassador
Roberta McCrossan
EMEA Marketing Director DataSolutions Ltd.
With over 20 years’ experience in B2B marketing, Roberta leads DataSolutions’ marketing & PR strategy and oversees the design and execution of go-to-market programs and marketing initiatives to fuel the company’s growth across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability Measurement Ambassador
John Gladstone
Sustainability Lead at Softcat
John has a wide range of experience within the IT sector working across various technologies, services and logistics. Since joining Softcat John's concentration has been developing supply chain services to support customer needs and demands.
Sustainable Technology Ambassador
Francis O’Haire
Group Technology Director at DataSolutions
As one of DataSolutions founding members, Francis has decades of experience in the IT industry. He is a proven thought leader with vast experience in both the technical and commercial aspects of the IT industry and a true technologist with a unique understanding of the needs of the channel and their end users.
Sponsorship Ambassador
Dermott Reilly
CEO at IngeniaTouch
Having run his own food packaging and distribution business since 1979, Dermott Reilly became increasingly frustrated by wastage and inefficiency in the food supply chain. From 2010 to 2016 Dermott focused on building the world’s most innovative network of 1000+ nanotechnology labs and engineering specialists, a channel of experts which now underpin NanoLandGlobal. He is a co-founder of Climate Arks, a solution to return dead zone regions of the ocean to pre-industrial fish levels.
Sustainable Energy Ambassador
Conor Daly
Customer Solutions Product Manager
Experienced (20+ years) commercial business leader with a background in technology, software, innovation, and growing start-up business units. Passionate about sustainability and environmental issues, Conor believes that there are better ways to conduct business; one that is good for people, the planet, and the bottom line.
Sustainability Communications Ambassador
Allan Chapman
Managing Director & Founder, Comit PR
Allan has 30 years of experience helping technology oriented organisations grow their business through strategy based PR and marketing communications. Allan has consulted with more than 100 technology oriented companies.
