Techies Go Green
Ambassadors
Our Go Green Ambassadors seek to inspire and enable a culture of sustainability among our signatory community as we move towards a carbon neutral future.
Membership Ambassador
Michael O’Hara
Co-Founder, Techies Go Green
Michael O’Hara is the co-founder of Techies Go Green and a qualified accountant with a strong background in leadership and sustainability. He previously served as Managing Director of DataSolutions Limited, a highly successful IT distribution company operating across the UK and Ireland, which he led through significant growth before its successful sale in 2023. Michael is deeply passionate about sustainability and works to support organisations in reducing their environmental impact. Outside of his professional pursuits, he is an avid trekker, regular gym enthusiast, and enjoys travelling to explore diverse cultures.
Programmes Ambassador
Roberta McCrossan
EMEA Marketing Director Climb Channel Solutions
With over 20 years’ experience in B2B marketing, Roberta leads DataSolutions’ marketing & PR strategy and oversees the design and execution of go-to-market programs and marketing initiatives to fuel the company’s growth across the UK, Ireland and other European markets.
Social and Community Ambassador
George Cook
Honorary Chief Executive, Computers 4 Charity
George started refurbishing computers for charities in 1996, through a project called “CyberCycle” and set up 20 computer refurbishing projects around the UK. In 2004 Microsoft invited George to lead on its internal project “Digital Pipeline”, which set up an IT workshop in Namibia. In 2021 ACER launched the Aspire Vero laptop made from recycled plastic and designed to be infinitely repairable, with Computers 4 Charity as its refurbishment partner. Today Computers 4 Charity works in partnership with charities, government organisations and businesses, giving devices a second life and delivering ESG.
Sustainable Technology Ambassador
Francis O’Haire
Group Technology Director at Climb Channel Solutions
As one of dataSolutions (now Climb Channel Solutions) founding members, Francis has decades of experience in the IT industry. He is a proven thought leader with vast experience in both the technical and commercial aspects of the IT industry and a true technologist with a unique understanding of the needs of the channel and their end users.
Sustainability Measurement Ambassador
John Gladstone
Sustainability Lead at Softcat
John has a wide range of experience within the IT sector working across various technologies, services and logistics. Since joining Softcat John's concentration has been developing supply chain services to support customer needs and demands.
Sustainable Energy Ambassador
Conor Daly
Customer Solutions Product Manager
Experienced (20+ years) business leader with a background in technology and sustainability space. Passionate about environmental issues and nature restoration, Conor believes that there are better ways to conduct business; one that is good for people, the planet, and the bottom line. Conor Daly has a MSc. in Food Business Management & Technology. Based at Trinity College Dublin, he is the commercialisation lead for the CULTIVATE (€9.5m) project focused on mapping (AI) and automation of measuring the sustainability impacts of Food Sharing Initiatives throughout Europe. https://cultivate-project.eu/
Sponsorship Ambassador
Dermott Reilly
CEO at IngeniaTouch
Having run his own food packaging and distribution business since 1979, Dermott Reilly became increasingly frustrated by wastage and inefficiency in the food supply chain. From 2010 to 2016 Dermott focused on building the world’s most innovative network of 1000+ nanotechnology labs and engineering specialists, a channel of experts which now underpin NanoLandGlobal. He is a co-founder of Climate Arks, a solution to return dead zone regions of the ocean to pre-industrial fish levels.
Sustainability Communications Ambassador
Allan Chapman
Managing Director & Founder, Comit PR
Allan has 30 years of experience helping technology oriented organisations grow their business through strategy based PR and marketing communications. Allan has consulted with more than 100 technology oriented companies.
