Gary Lamb, a qualified accountant who has gained extensive business experience in senior roles over the past 20 years, has been appointed as Manx Telecom’s Finance Director. For 11 years Gary was the Group Finance and IT Director at Strix Ltd, a world leading innovator and manufacturer of thermostatic controls for electric kettles. Strix employs 800 staff and has facilities in the Isle of Man, Europe and the Far East. Gary left Strix in 2007 to become a Founder Director of Bladon Jets Ltd. Bladon Jets is one of the Isle of Man’s newest, high profile innovative companies with recent worldwide publicity and acclaim for its partnership with Jaguar Land Rover and use of its jet engines in the Jaguar C-X75 supercar. Gary will remain a non-executive director of Bladon Jets. Commenting on his appointment to Manx Telecom, Gary said: “I have been fortunate enough to have worked with two successful, innovative Manx companies over the past 15 years and I now look forward to joining Manx Telecom, another leading Manx company with an enviable reputation. I am delighted to be joining the team and looking forward to making a positive contribution to their continued success.” Gary Lamb takes over the role of Finance Director from Mike Dee who is now Manx Telecom’s Managing Director. Mike Dee said: “Gary’s knowledge and expertise, combined with his experience of working in the Isle of Man, make him the ideal choice for the role of Finance Director. Gary has qualities and experience which will enable him to make a significant and valuable contribution to the development of Manx Telecom both on-Island and off-Island.” ENDS