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Stone Group strengthens management team with board appointment

by Staff Writer | posted on 14 July 2008

11th July 2008, Staffordshire, UK - Stone Group, a leading UK IT provider has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Keith Collins as Commercial Director. This newly created position will head up product management, research and development, marketing and strategic partnerships across the group.

James Bird CEO of the Stone Group commented "Keith has a key role in our ambitious growth plans, by adding his experience we have taken the next significant step following on from our management buy out in April and the acquisition of Rock in May."

Keith has a wealth of experience built up over 20 years with leading IT brands. He was Marketing Director at Dell and Xerox, Commercial Director at Dixons, Product Director at Tektronix and AST Computer and he began his career as UK Sales Manager for Amstrad plc, including a period with Viglen.

Keith said "I am really excited about joining this first class team. Our opportunity in the market is huge as we combine a genuine customer centric ethos with solid products. Very few technology companies can really say they look after their customers as thoroughly as Stone do, and the trust that builds is driving our growth."

About The Stone Group
The Stone Group is a specialist hardware manufacturer and systems designer, specialising in the supply and support of ICT and audio-visual solutions to Schools, Colleges, Universities, Local Government, the Emergency Services, the NHS, MoD, as well as consumers.

As long-established UK hardware manufacturers, Stone Computers and Compusys have built up enviable reputations for their superior after-sales service as well as the stability and reliability of their Desktops, Laptops and Servers, earning the confidence of their customers.

Having recently acquired Rock Computers, the Stone Group now sells direct to consumers, and offers high-end business and gaming notebooks to all sectors.

As well as being awarded all major educational and public sector frameworks, the Stone Group has well-established relationships with leading manufacturers. Strong partnerships with Intel, Microsoft, LG, Seagate and Samsung ensure that all of its customers can be confident in the quality of the technology and receive the most competitive pricing structure.

http://www.stonecomputers.com