Leadership Team

Peter Brotherton

Chief Executive Officer 

Peter Brotherton was appointed as Chief Executive Officer on 25 June 2019, after being Interim Chief Executive Officer since 22 November 2018. Prior to this, Peter was the Chief Financial Officer of the company from 28 November 2016 until 21 November 2018. Peter is a senior and experienced Chief Financial Officer with over 25 years’ experience across a number of senior finance roles. Peter’s two previous roles were as Chief Financial Officer of Gametech and Chief Financial Officer at PKR Group.

Prior to those two roles, from 2011 to 2014, Peter was Chief Financial Officer and then Chief Executive of Meucci Solutions NV. Meucci Solutions was an international telecommunications and managed services business. During his time at Meucci Solutions, the business saw strong sales and EBITDA growth while also extensively reviewing its central financial control function.

Peter also had senior finance roles at Varla (UK) Limited, Cell Structures Group plc and spent five years at Kingston Communications plc, becoming Director of Finance. Peter trained at KPMG Peat Marwick.

Paul Mardling

Chief Technology Officer 

Paul joined Redcentric in October 2021 as part of the acquisition of Piksel Industry Solutions where he was Managing Director. As CTO, Paul is responsible for driving Redcentric’s technology strategy, both internally and externally by underpinning the solutions we offer to our customers.

Paul is a passionate technologist with a keen interest in emerging technologies such as Large Language Models, Low/No-Code solutions as well as developments in established technologies such as data management, machine learning and cloud computing.

Steve O’Brien

Managing Director of Cloud and Cyber

Steve O’Brien, appointed as Managing Director of the Cloud Division at Redcentric in November 2022 and additionally the Cyber Security Division in November 2023, is a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience in developing and managing multifunctional teams across the UK and Europe. With a background in solution design, architecture, and sales enablement, Steve has held senior positions at prominent companies such as Infobip, a Global CPaaS player, where he spearheaded the growth and development of solutions and sales enablement teams throughout Europe.

His prior roles at UCaaS provider Gamma showcased his expertise in overseeing solutions across the group, actively contributing to market development, and seamlessly integrating acquisitions. Steve’s extensive experience spans various technology stacks, including Connectivity, Omnichannel Communications, Cloud Services and Cyber Security, demonstrating a proven ability to transform and develop teams across multiple functions.

Laura Smith

Sales Director 

Laura joined Redcentric as Sales Director in November 2024 and is responsible for all Sales and Service Delivery Management.

Laura has over 20 years’ experience in the technology industry, having spent the majority of her career at Vodafone where she worked with national and international clients in direct sales and leadership roles. Laura completed an MBA in 2023 and joined Daisy Corporate Services to broaden her experience into provision of managed services in channel.

Laura has led teams working with both public and private sector customers to assist them on their digital transformation journeys; and is passionate about building inclusive, high performing teams to achieve business growth.