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Our people
As a family-owned business in Kent we are down to earth, personable and always professional, and so are our people.
Meet our leadership team to give you a glimpse of what makes us tick…
- 30+ years in the IT industry
- Founded Select Technology in 1994
- Nigel is a keen scuba diver and loves fishing
Nigel Potter
Executive Chairman
Nigel, creator of Select Technology has seen the business develop from a “one man band” to a thriving success, employing more than 40 people.
After studying electronics, Nigel became a Computer Engineer, working on machines such as Commodores, Apricots and early IBMs. During this time Nigel built a vast technical knowledge and developed his customer service skills which provided a great base in his next role as a Technical Sales Consultant. Merging the two skills allowed Nigel to solve client needs quickly and act as a bridge between the client and the technical teams.
With these skills gained, Nigel dipped his toes in the self-employed world as a consultant, and then finally took the plunge with a loan from the bank, renting offices in Sevenoaks and creating Select Technology.
From the start, Nigel’s ambition was to push the boundaries of what people think of when it comes to IT, and he has successfully evolved the business from the break/fix IT support model, to the proactive managed service we offer today. Over the years he has continually evolved the business, developing, learning and striving to be the best. This customer-focused ethos has proved a winning formula over the past 30 years.
These days, while Nigel remains integral to leading the business, having a strong and trusted management team with the right skills around him has meant he has happily relinquished more responsibility to Nick and Simon.
Nigel has many hobbies and interests that keep him busy outside of work. From motorcycling and scuba diving, to countryside walks and fishing, he relishes being in the great outdoors.
Nick Potter
Managing Director
Nick, son of Nigel, ruler of Select Technology!
Nick has been part of our history from an early age. He started out as a Saturday boy while at college, progressing to the role of Engineer, working on servers and networks, before moving to account management.
This is where Nick found an uncanny ability to forge strong and lasting client relationships. With a technical background and an ever-growing business knowledge, Nick understands our clients’ technology needs and works with them to provide the very best solutions and service possible.
As Managing Director, Nick’s role has evolved to focus on the future success of the business. He is instrumental in building strategies that will better support our clients, and creating a vision for the business that continues to showcase Select Technology as a world class managed IT service provider in Kent and the South East.
Nick is currently learning to kite surf at Cambersands; if you have a free weekend and need a laugh, head on down and watch him wipe-out! He also has a keen interest in reading about World War II and has visited sites in France. Of course, being part of an IT company, significantly, (and helpfully) he has an interest in the latest technology.
- Over 25 years at Select Technology
- Nick is learning to kite surf, enjoys World War II history and the latest tech
- 25+ years in the IT industry
- He’s been with Select Technology for over 15 years
- Simon’s hobbies include pool, cooking, eating and travelling
Simon Moore
Technical Services Director
Using his extensive technical and customer service experience, Simon supports us to be one of Kent’s leading providers of Managed IT Services. Throughout his tenure at Select Technology, he has been instrumental in evolving our service desk to offer the world class customer care that you find today.
Simon began his career as an IT Technician for an investment firm in the city. The high pressure needs of the firm, both challenged and exhilarated Simon, and he quickly rose through the ranks. With a young family, Simon chose to work closer to home as an IT Manager and then as a consultant.
However, the allure of a challenge drew Simon to Select Technology. Simon has worked tirelessly over the years to build our managed services offering and develop the service desk, seeing the team grow from 3 to now over 20 members, and increasing our recurring revenue.
Outside of work, Simon’s interests include gaming (when he has the time!) and he also has a love of playing pool.
Scott Newbury
Service Delivery Manager
Scott Newbury is the Service Delivery Manager at Select Technology, leading a team of more than 20 engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality IT support and an exceptional customer experience for organisations across Kent and the South East.
Working closely with managed service clients, Scott is responsible for service performance, customer satisfaction, and operational consistency. He ensures services are delivered in line with defined SLAs, that incidents are resolved efficiently, and that users receive clear, professional support when technical issues arise.
With over 10 years’ experience in IT support and service management, Scott has progressed through the service desk from 1st, 2nd and 3rd Line Support Engineer to Service Desk Manager and Service Delivery Manager. He holds ITIL Foundation v4 and Service Desk Manager certifications, bringing a structured, best-practice approach to service delivery. Scott’s areas of expertise include Microsoft 365 administration, cloud software, Microsoft security, people management, and end-user hardware support.
Nick Ellis
AI and Innovation Lead
Nick Ellis is the AI and Innovation Lead at Select Technology. He is the driving force behind our Future Workplace service, which enables SMEs across all industries to use AI and automation to enhance business operations
Throughout his career he has been instrumental in helping organisations across London and the South East, to unlock the power of AI and automation to build smarter workflows that remove manual administration and connect systems. He has helped organisations replace inefficient tools with simplified processes, freeing up teams to focus on what they do best and enabling business growth without increasing costs.
Nick is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, Chair of a Kent-based food poverty charity, and a regular pub quizmaster.
With over 30 years’ experience in business technology, spanning FTSE 500 organisations and SMEs, Nick specialises in Microsoft 365, cloud software, AI solutions, and business intelligence.
Russell Gower-Leech
Cybersecurity Manager
Russell Gower-Leech is the Cybersecurity Manager at Select Technology, leading the delivery of robust, standards-led cybersecurity strategies for organisations across Kent and the South East.
He works closely with business leaders to strengthen security posture, reduce cyber risk, and embed effective security practices that protect operations, data, and people. Russell is known for cutting through complexity, translating technical risk into clear, actionable guidance that supports confident decision-making.
A certified assessor for Cyber Essentials, Russell brings over 18 years’ experience in technical solutions architecture and cybersecurity leadership. He actively monitors the evolving threat landscape and emerging technologies to ensure clients remain resilient against modern cyber threats. His areas of expertise include cybersecurity strategy, Microsoft 365 security, cloud platforms, information security, and IT governance.
Scott Relf
Strategic Services Manager
Scott Relf is the Strategic Services Manager at Select Technology, leading teams of consultants and engineers to deliver resilient, best-practice IT services for organisations across Kent and the South East. He is responsible for ensuring technology delivery is aligned to business objectives, operational stability, and long-term scalability.
For managed service clients, Scott leads seamless onboarding, strategic technology planning, and technical account management. This includes asset lifecycle management, budget forecasting, and clear, pragmatic recommendations that enable organisations to make informed technology investment decisions.
Scott also oversees the design, planning, and delivery of complex IT projects, working closely with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with minimal disruption to the business.
With over 15 years’ experience across technical delivery and project management, Scott holds multiple professional certifications, including PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM Practitioner, Agile Programme Manager, and Agile Business Analyst. His areas of expertise include project management, data management, cloud migration, Microsoft 365, and infrastructure modernisation.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys long walks in the countryside with his two dogs and playing video games with his son.