About us

Predict. Protect. Perform.

We create secure, intelligent, and connected futures where data drives positive transformation.

Introduction

Smarter, Safer, and Stronger

Our mission is simple: to provide technology that drives real impact. We empower businesses and public services to go beyond being IT-enabled—to become information-enabled—giving them the foresight to seize opportunities, the resilience to weather challenges, and the agility to outperform the competition.

Success isn’t about having more technology—it’s about having the right information at the right time.

Why Cybit?

Information, not infrastructure

Technology should serve a purpose—to create meaningful change, that’s why we start with information, not infrastructure. Our expert teams take the time to fully understand your business goals, challenges, and long-term vision—so every solution we design is tailored through our seamless integration of Data Intelligence & AI, Cyber Security, Modern Workspace, and Managed Services, creating strategies that evolve with your business.

This is how we help you:

Predict

what’s next with data-driven insights and AI.

Protect

what matters most with resilient security.

Perform

what matters most with resilient security.

Who we are

Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team comprises of industry experts and visionary strategists who are committed to delivering transformative, data-led solutions that create lasting impact for businesses and communities.

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Scott Hopkinson

Chief Financial Officer, Cybit

Scott holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Cybit.  He is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of board level experience after having trained with Deloitte in the early stage of his career. Scott brings a wealth of commercial and financial knowledge  gained from roles within some of the North East’s flagship companies, has worked in private equity-backed businesses for the past 13 years and overseen 2 exits resulting in significant investor returns.

Over his career to date, Scott has been instrumental in driving high‐growth acquisition strategies. Included in his achievements are 40+ acquisitions and integrations, fund raising in both banking and private equity sectors, group accounting across multiple companies and delivering a finance function that satisfies the requirements of a listed business on the London Stock Exchange.

Kay Winfield

Head of People, Group Services

Kay has played a key part in the company’s growth for over 20 years. She oversees HR operations, talent acquisition, and people development, ensuring a strong, inclusive and engaged team across Cybit’s 4 offices in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

With a CIPD Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management and Development from Northumbria University, Kay brings extensive expertise in HR best practices, employee engagement, and recruitment strategies. Passionate about people development, she is dedicated to supporting both employees and the business in achieving long-term success. 

Chris Shields

Managing Director of Managed Services, Cybit

Chris Shields is the Managing Director of Managed Services and Sales at Cybit, where he leads sales strategy and operational excellence of the managed services division. With over two decades of experience including edge data centre, cloud services and connectivity solutions , Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of driving revenue and EBITDA growth and innovation.

Before joining Cybit as CSO,  Chris held several senior sales leadership roles at Pulsant and Lumison. His extensive experience in driving growth and delivering exceptional customer service has been instrumental in enhancing Cybit’s managed service offerings and achieving customer satisfaction ratings at over 90% as a result.

Chris is known for his dynamic leadership style, his ability to build high-performing teams, and his commitment to a culture of continuous improvement.

Rob Hankin

Chief Technology Officer, Cybit

Rob Hankin has over two decades of experience in the technology sector, with a deep expertise in data analytics and AI. Over the past 15 years, he has led collaborative initiatives with vendors and distributors such as TD Synnex, Microsoft and AWS and his deep knowledge, passion for innovation and commitment to excellence have made him a respected figure in the industry, serving on several Vendor Advisory Councils as well as an adviser at Board level for organisations ranging from SME or Enterprise level.

As CTO of Cybit, Rob is responsible for overseeing the company’s technology strategy, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. His vision and leadership are pivotal to delivering Cybit’s future growth and success in the competitive tech landscape.

Ewa Johnson

Chief Marketing Officer, Cybit

Ewa Johnson is the Chief Marketing Officer at Cybit Ltd, a leading provider of specialist technology solutions for UK organisations across the private and public sectors.

Before joining Cybit, Ewa served as Marketing Director at Ultima Business Solutions, where she was a member of the Operational Board and prior to this, held senior leadership roles in Softcat, iiaa (a privately owned international professional beauty distributor), Vodafone Global Enterprise, OKI, The Prince’s Trust and Xerox.

Ewa’s diverse skill set and ability to navigate different market landscapes is supported by her reputation for ‘out of the box’ creativity, strong commercial acumen, and strategic vision as well as her passion for delivering undisputed marketing value.

In her role as CMO, Ewa is driving a brand transformational agenda to support Cybit’s growth objectives. Her focus will be on building Cybit’s market reputation, expanding its customer base, and delivering impactful marketing initiatives that align with the company’s strategic goals. 

Bruce Hall

Finance Director, Group Services

As Finance Director, Group Services at Cybit, Bruce is responsible for ensuring Cybit’s financial strength, operational efficiency, and long-term growth ambitions. 

With extensive experience in financial management and leadership, he has a strong track record of optimising financial performance, managing risk, and supporting business expansion.

Before joining Cybit, Bruce served as CFO at Perfect Image Ltd and previously held senior financial leadership roles at Dobbies Garden Centres, IOMART Group PLC, IIR Ltd, and Abbey Business Centres. His expertise spans financial planning, corporate governance, M&A, and strategic financial management, making him a key driver of Cybit’s continued success. 

James Hunnybourne

Executive Chairman, Cybit

James Hunnybourne is the Executive Chairman of Cybit Ltd, a leading specialist technology solutions provider for UK organisations across the private and public sectors.

With three decades of experience in the technology sector, James brings a wealth of expertise in the successful transformation and growth of technology businesses. 
 
Before joining Cybit, James held senior leadership roles at prominent companies such as IBM, Logicalis, Softcat, and Ultima. At IBM, he gained valuable insights into large-scale IT operations and enterprise solutions. During his tenure at Softcat, he successfully built a Services Division from scratch, growing it to a multi-million business. Most recently, as Chief Revenue Officer at Ultima, James was instrumental in driving significant revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction.
James is known for his strategic vision and ability to lead high-performing teams. His extensive background in service-based sales and leadership, combined with his commitment to customer experience excellence positions him ideally to lead Cybit into a new phase of growth. Under his leadership, Cybit aims to leverage its decades of experience delivering robust data and now AI solutions to deliver insightful, intelligent, secure, and compliant technology solutions tailored to truly give clients the competitive edge in business.
 
James is passionate about empowering businesses with information, insight, security, and programmatic transformation. He believes in the importance of strong executive-level vendor relationships and supporting a culture of innovation, transparency, and inclusivity within the organisation. His vision for Cybit is to continue building on its 30 years of experience, providing cutting-edge technology solutions that deliver measurable outcomes and competitive advantages for its clients.