Focus Group has announced the appointment of Dan Gardner as head of mobile channel.
Gardner (pictured) was managing director at Cellular Solutions, the Brighton-based business that he led for 17-years through to its acquisition by Focus Group last year.
In his new role, Gardner will drive the future success of Focus Group’s mobile channel business. His key responsibilities will include the development of the mobile and IoT channel portfolio, together with leading the expansion of the group’s partner network. He will look to use his industry expertise to recruit, onboard, and support new channel partners.
Gardner commented, “Having worked so closely with Focus Group, culminating in the sale of Cellular Solutions, I’m delighted to be joining the team at Focus and going back to what I enjoy most – helping channel partners grow their businesses.
“This time, I bring with me the experience of having run one of the most successful partner businesses in the UK, allowing me to truly understand the challenges faced by the channel community.”
Keane Beaken, director of mobile at Focus Group, added, “We are thrilled to welcome Dan to the Focus Group team. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the Mobile sector make him the perfect fit to lead our Mobile Channel strategy and nurture sector opportunities.
“At Focus Group, we remain committed to supporting our channel partners, helping them expand their offerings, drive value, enhance customer retention, and propel mutual success. Dan’s appointment further strengthens our ability to achieve these goals and we look forward to an exciting future with him on board.”