About Us

“My ethos is to help our organisation remain rooted and focussed on our core values, I believe that our purpose as a technology transformation provider can only be achieved by empowering our people and their passion to deliver transformational projects for our clients”.

– Ochea Ikpa

Ochea Ikpa is the Founder and CEO of Technimove. A seasoned business leader with 25 years of experience in developing new businesses, identifying key market opportunities, fostering a culture of inclusion, and celebrating diversity of thought.

 A hands-on CEO, he drives growth throughout the Organisation, an enabler and trouble-shooter in chief, he manages the senior leadership team which heads the various departments of Technimove.

Ochea strongly believes that a culture of innovation and inclusivity is essential for an organisation to achieve excellence. He is a key driver of the company’s core values of purpose, people, and passion and actively supports many charities personally and has encouraged a culture of community involvement and professional development at Technimove.

“My ethos is that investing in people should be the highest priority of any Technology Services business, as it is essential to nurture homegrown talent in one of the fastest evolving industries.

Empowering team members with skills, competencies and support systems allow for strategic execution that is critical in ensuring delivery assurance, customer value and success, this is at the forefront of what Technimove strives to achieve.

I am passionate about creating an environment where people can thrive and develop, learn and implement new tools and technologies that will lead us as a team, in delivering transformative solutions that help our customers gain a tactical edge in their industries while keeping us technologically agile in our core competencies”.

– Gareth Meyer

Gareth Meyer has worked across the IT Reseller industry for 20 yearsin various senior leadership positions across the UK and Ireland with organisations like Insight, Systemax and Ultima Business Solutions to name a few before he joined us at Technimove.

Gareth has held multiple Sales, Marketing, Solution, Services and Alliances leadership roles focussed on the channel, corporate and enterprise customer segments and is currently responsible for executing the global strategic goals of Technimove by directing Marketing, Service Portfolio Strategy, Sales and Sales Operations.

Graham has worked in various strategic and senior leadership positions across most verticals, as a customer and supplier and has spent the last 14 years in the reseller industry with organisations like Kelway, CDW and Vohkus.

His journey has been steered by a profound passion for service excellence, sustainable growth and step-change improvement, delivered by exceptional talent within a culture built for challenge and change. At every stage, he has driven opportunities to contribute, make a difference, and foster strategic and key tactical advancements.

The existing foundation and collective drive to expand services beyond relocation and migration were a key tenet for him when joining the Technimove team.

“Technimove have an excellent reputation for delivering high quality relocation and migration services and almost guarantees outcomes in any given situation. This has positioned Technimove as a key and trusted partner. The challenge will come in showcasing its diverse capabilities beyond relocation, positioning itself as a versatile, trusted professional services partner across multiple technologies. This transition into broader services presents an exciting opportunity to propel Technimove to even greater heights.”

Graham is currently responsible for the global strategic goals of Technimove by directing all Services Delivery, Services Portfolio and Operations.

Graham’s overarching goal is to exponentially elevate the services portfolio of Technimove and drive future growth using the same tried and trusted philosophy applied to relocation work … Quality, Transparency, Value.

– Graham Gaut

Julia is a dynamic, results-oriented professional with extensive experience in project management and leadership. With a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects and programmes on time and within budget. She brings a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution to every endeavour.

Julia joins with a wide depth and breadth of experience from previous roles including CDW, Fujitsu, Vohkus, Capita & CSC  to help Technimove grow and mature  its Project Management function. With a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, she is dedicated to driving innovation and achieving excellence in project delivery. Holding Prince2 , MSP, MoR, Agile, MoP Foundation and practitioner certifications to her name. She was also awarded the prestigious CRN Technical Employee of the year.

As Head of Project my ethos is too ensure integrity, accountability, collaboration, and adaptability, driving excellence while empowering their team to exceed expectations and deliver value. She leads with a commitment to prioritising client satisfaction and fostering a culture of innovation and success.

“I believe organisations must realise that it is the people at its core that power the growth engine, it is our people who ensure customer projects are delivered on time, and every time, we just need to create an environment that empowers them to be able to do so.”

– Antoinette Paul

Antoinette Paul is Head of Operations at Technimove.

Before joining Technimove in 2007 she held senior positions within companies such as Reed Employment, BTI International and American Express in varying operational and delivery roles.

Antoinette has leveraged her diverse and insightful experience to help Technimove grow its Operations team, heading the largest team within Technimove, Antoinette oversees a team that manages and assigns all Engineers to projects, managing multiple project schedules across geographies.

She works in tandem with the projects team to ensure all resource requirements of a project are met and contingency plans are implemented, she is critical for our delivery assurance.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, Antoinette is a firm proponent of our core values of “People, Purpose & Passion” she constantly improves processes, and procedures to ensure our service delivery teams can give an exceptional level of service in a safe and professional environment.

“My ethos is to always give time to others; we have all been in a position where we have needed help from our peers and seniors so reinvest your time to help those who rely upon your knowledge.

A company is only as strong as the people they employ, if you give them a purpose and they have a passion for what they do, you are on the road to success!’

– Tony Barrett

Tony Barrett has 15 years of experience spanning IT support, administration, finance and compliance.

With a computing degree and over 13 years of experience helping Technimove streamline its administration, Tony is a techno-functional leader who ensures we meet all the stringent regulatory needs as a business.

His core competencies lie in streamlining processes and regulatory compliances and he is pivotal for all our certifications and accreditations such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ADISA, GDPR and MSDUK to name a few.

Tony heads all back-office functions at Technimove which includes finance, purchasing, office management and compliance.

Deborah is an experienced Sales Operations Manager with a career spanning across various industries such as Paper, the Telecoms industry, and Insurance as a top-performing salesperson and manager.

“My ethos is about making people’s lives easier. I believe my track record speaks volumes about my ability to navigate challenges and turn them into opportunities, reflecting my unwavering commitment to problem-solving and excellence”.

– Deborah Swanepoel

Deborah’s passion for sales and operations is evident in her proactive approach towards overcoming challenges, and she also embraces the key Technimove goal of creating optimal outcomes in the ever-evolving world of sales and operations.

“My ethos starts with putting clients, partners and customers at the heart of everything we do at Technimove. I believe that a robust marketing strategy is built around relevant, innovative and creative content.

I am motivated by the opportunity to collaborate within the team, to create on-brand marketing content that not only maintains our integrity as market leaders, but also resonates with our target audiences.”

– Dave Phillips

Dave has over 20 years of experience as a Marketing Manager for several iconic brands such as Disney, Dell, Pizza Hut, Comic Relief, and NetApp, as well as the tech sector for several digital transformation start-ups. His experience across a broad range of disciplines such as strategy creation, development and implementation, digital marketing, data analytics, events and content production to name a few, make him an asset to Technimove.

Working closely with the Sales team, and most departments across the business, Dave’s purpose is to drive website traffic and create leads through engaging content, events, sales collateral, and campaigns.

“I am passionate about technology, and enabling organisations to adopt solutions that create efficient, optimised environments for our client’s staff and stakeholders. I believe this is a necessary trait for anyone in technical Pre Sales, as is the desire for ongoing learning, a natural curiosity of how technology works, and solving challenges that result in customer success.  

Pre Sales embodies a diverse ethos grounded in strategic thinking, customer-centricity, and leadership prowess, combined with a deep understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. Technical proficiency and communication are key within Pre Sales; our team needs to be adept at articulating complex ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, while upholding Technimove’s principles of integrity and innovation.  

We should approach each engagement with empathy and a genuine desire to make a positive impact, earning the trust and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike to drive results and foster meaningful relationships. Adaptability is the hallmark of Pre Sales, as successful consultants navigate the fast-paced evolving market conditions with agility and foresight, while maintaining focus on delivering value to clients. 

My aim is to enable the Pre Sales team to demonstrate their technical expertise by producing tailored solutions that not only meet but exceed our client expectations. I advocate the continual improvement of the Pre Sales team to encourage and facilitate an environment that produces compelling solutions and presentations, showcasing the value proposition of Technimove’s offerings. This is achieved through communicating a clear vision and goals, empowering development through continued training, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration, and recognising how the team strives for excellence when embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.” 

– Peter Wilson 

Peter has over 15 years experience of providing Pre Sales Consultancy in the technology industry. Having worked within the ISP, MSP and VAR space, he has a wide understanding of network and IT engagements. Peter has extensive experience in WAN design and voice solutions, covering large multi-site SD-WAN deployments, global MPLS networks, as well as hybrid voice and data networks. Peter also specialises in network and cyber-security deployments, using a wide range of technologies and vendors for bespoke client engagements.