Start Tech has announced that their managing director, Ian Groves, has been elected to the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)’s Executive Council for the UK and Ireland for a second term. Ian will collaborate with other leaders in the UK, Ireland and across the globe to strengthen GTIA and advance the people and businesses of the global IT channel. Executive Council members are elected by GTIA members and serve three-year terms.

Ian Groves commented on the announcement, “I’m incredibly proud that I’ve been elected for another three-year term on the UK & Ireland Executive Council for GTIA. GTIA exists to help people and businesses in the IT channel grow through trusted insight, collaboration, and community leadership.

“Continuing this work means representing the priorities of the UK & Ireland IT community, building on the momentum we’ve created, and helping advance the conversations and initiatives that matter most locally and across the broader channel.

“If you’re looking for ways to accelerate your business and your career and you aren’t yet involved, I’d be happy to discuss it further.”

Ian Groves is a leading voice in the MSP industry. As managing director of Start Tech, Ian has guided his company to become an award-winning Managed Service Provider during its 25 year history. His growing list of awards includes being named ‘MSP Titan of the Industry’ (across EMEA) and leading Start Tech to be named as one of Britain's 50 Best Managed IT Companies for three consecutive years. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Ian Groves to the GTIA Executive Council and are grateful for his leadership and dedication to our mission to help the IT channel connect and grow,” said MJ Shoer, Chief Community Officer, GTIA. “As a key influencer for GTIA in the UK and Ireland, he will help advance our regional strategy, champion the needs of local members, support the community, and contribute to events and initiatives that foster meaningful growth across the IT channel.”

GTIA’s regional communities bring members together locally to connect with peers and engage in the conversations shaping the IT channel. Guided by Executive Councils, these communities advance GTIA’s strategic goals while advocating for the unique needs of each region. Through events and topical interest groups, members exchange real-world insight, collaborate on shared challenges, and gain perspective that helps them grow their businesses and stay ahead of emerging issues and opportunities in the channel.

For more information on GTIA’s regional communities in ANZ, ASEAN, Benelux, DACH, North America, the UK and Ireland, visit gtia.org/membership/member-groups/communities. To become a GTIA member, visit gtia.org/join-now.