IFB, one of Scotland’s leading managed service and data network providers, is strengthening its senior management team with two key appointments as it plans for growth throughout the UK and beyond.

George Gordon, equipped with over 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, has been appointed as Chief Operations Officer at IFB with a key focus on shaping IFB’s operations function in line with the business’ substantial growth strategy.

With a background working mainly in the offshore accommodation IS sector, George was responsible for managing clients’ offices and vessels in many parts of the world and is looking forward to a new challenge at IFB.

Picture Left-to-right:  George Gordon, COO, Graeme Gordon, CEO and Andrew Gordon, Finance Manager

George says: “I am delighted to be joining IFB at this time as it strives for further growth. Seeking a new challenge focusing more on innovation and technology, IFB is a great fit with its drive and enthusiasm to expand.”

Also joining the senior management team at IFB is Andrew Gordon. Taking on the role of Finance Manager, Andrew will lead the financial team whilst providing the support required to take the business to the next level.

With 24 years’ experience working in industry and 4 years as a business owner, Andrew has held senior financial management roles in the UK and overseas, including 15 years in the oil & gas connectivity business.

Andrew adds: “I’m thrilled to be joining IFB which has a long and established reputation in the network and communications field. With a great team in place, it’s an exciting time to be joining as the company looks to continue its development.”

IFB continues to support its clients to get on and stay on through exceptional customer experience, along with competitive, innovative connectivity, networking and managed services solutions, delivered via our own infrastructure or that of our key partners.

Graeme Gordon, IFB’s CEO says: “As a business, IFB is committed to delivering the best possible customer experience across all we do.  As we start our new financial year, our focus on building the best people to do this is taking further shape. Having George and Andrew join our senior management team is the next in a series of key steps in our plans which are all about our customers and their needs and how best to support and deliver these. With George and Andrew’s combined experience and expertise, they’ll play a key part, along with the rest of the team, in continuing to deliver and accelerate our ambitious growth plans.”