IBM i & Domino providers: Following 20 years of continuous profit & growth, Life Enterprise Technology Group (Life ETG), consisting of Life IT & Kelros, has become an Employee Owned Trust, which has made staff beneficiaries of the business and appointed Mark Doorbar to join Howard Myers as co-director.
The transformation to an EOT is the latest strategic move by Life ETG to reward team members for their hard work and loyalty, and maintain the group’s recognition as one of the industry’s leading managed support providers for IBM i & Domino.
Life ETG’s employees have already elected new Trustees to be their voice, enabling every individual to have a say in Life ETG’s evolution and success. In addition, David Wilson of Spinnaker Commercial Finance, has been appointed as an external independent Trustee.
Jill Sherratt, founder and former managing director will now focus her attention on developing Ariadne Software, an independent company that delivers software solutions for the IBM i platform.
Jill Sherratt, founder and outgoing managing director of Life ETG, said:
“Since founding Life IT in 2000, I have seen the business grow into a renowned and respected IT managed services business. After much consideration I took the decision to turn the business into an Employee Ownership Trust in order to put the future of the business firmly in the hands of those that built and work in it. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Mark as a director, the commitment of both Mark & Howard is a testament to the continued stability and strength of the business.”
“Our team has been integral to the success of the business and with new opportunities arising for our support services and solutions, this is the perfect time for staff to engage in and have a say in the company’s strategic vision.”
Howard Myers, Director said:
“Life IT is built around its talented staff and the trustees & directors understand how integral they are to its success. We will continue to promote service excellence and drive the aspirations of the company’s development - including growth into exciting new services and solutions.”
Mark Doorbar, Director said:
“We have something very special here, and by becoming an EOT we hope to maintain this culture and ambition by allowing all employees to influence the new exciting chapter at Life ETG.”
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