Focus Group has announced the appointment of Dan Gardner as its new Head of Mobile Channel.
Gardner (main pic) was previously managing director of Brighton-based Cellular Solutions, where he spent more than 17 years before it was acquired by Focus Group in 2024.
He will now lead Focus Group’s Mobile & IoT channel portfolio, with a key focus on expanding the partner network through recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support of new channel partners.
Focus Group, headquartered in Shoreham-by-Sea, is a leading providers of business technology, offering services across connectivity, cloud communications, cyber security, mobile, and IT. Since its founding in 2003, the company has grown rapidly through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, now supporting over 25,000 businesses nationwide.
Commenting on his appointment, Gardner said: *“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. Dan’s appointment further strengthens our ability to support our channel partners and drive mutual success.”*
