Management Team

Aaron Payne, Managing Director - has over 24 years technology sales experience in the communications IT marketplace. He brings extensive, in-depth knowledge of voice communications (wired, wireless and mobile) and a proven track record in leading sales teams in high growth technology companies. As a sales-led entrepreneur Aaron is always looking to exercise the depth of his personal network to create significant value propositions across the world – especially in emerging technology markets. Aaron has a degree in Business Finance and Marketing from the University of North London.

Steve Watts, Technical Business Director of Touch Telecom has over 24 years of technical service experience within the Voice, Data and Wireless infrastructure industry. He brings a proven track record in service delivery – previously having been UK National Service Manager for Ericsson, and also gained a strong understanding of channel marketing. As a technical led businessman Steve is always focussed on delivering best in breed technology solutions that drive real customer value.

Malcolm Reip, Sales Director of Touch Telecom is a highly experienced, IT professional with over 30 years involvement in IT systems management, telecommunications and software sales and marketing.  Significantly, within the context of Touch Telecom, most of his achievements have been through the introduction of innovative products and services, predominantly at the ‘early adopter’ stage, to both major Corporate and Government customers, either directly or through systems integrators.  

Simon MacKenzie-Smith, Business Development Director is a highly experienced IT solution sales professional, including complex disruptive technologies, gained within blue chip IT companies. A proven ability to lead sales teams across geographies and to exceed multi million pound sales targets, both in the direct model and in collaboration with channel partners, especially system integrators. Simon has a BSc, MBA and is a Chartered Marketer.