LONDON — Northamber non-executive director Ian Kilpatrick stepped down from the board on October 16 but will continue as a consultant focused on developing Renaissance, the AIM-listed technology distributor’s cybersecurity business.
Northamber said in its October 16 announcement that Kilpatrick intends to concentrate on Tech Channel Ambassadors, a nonprofit community interest company he co-founded. The organization connects technology-industry volunteers with schools and is preparing an industry-awareness and recruitment initiative for school leavers.
Northamber intends to support the organization as a partner. Executive Chairman Alexander Phillips said the consulting arrangement would allow Kilpatrick to focus his work with the company on cybersecurity development and related commercial opportunities.
The change follows a separate finance leadership transition. In a September 24 disclosure, Northamber said Group Finance Director Kris Grimwood would leave on September 30.
Tony Lee, who previously spent five years as group finance director, returned as interim group head of finance on a fractional basis. Northamber said his knowledge of its operations and financial processes would provide continuity, with Grimwood remaining until the end of September to support the handover.TrendingIs Buying Land a Good Investment?
The appointments come after a period of acquisitions and restructuring described in Northamber’s annual report for the year ended June 30, 2025. The group reported revenue growth of 13% and gross-profit growth of 12%, while adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization were negative £635,000.
That report identified audiovisual, unified communications, cybersecurity and network infrastructure as accounting for well over 80% of group revenue. Acquisitions included Ireland’s Renaissance and the Benelux businesses Epatra and Sahara Benelux.
The group said non-UK revenue represented approximately 20% of turnover, despite the Benelux acquisitions completing partway through that financial year. It also reported inventory reductions of more than £2 million, attributing improved cash conversion primarily to tighter stock management. Debtor performance remained stable, according to the report.
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