The Team
Ben McClaren - Managing Director
Ben is the founder of Inventicus.com and has been working in web development
since 1999. He has a background in developing web based e-Commerce and
e-Procurement applications and has expert knowledge of ASP.net, C#, HTML,
JavaScript and T-SQL. In addition to his programming knowledge, he has
extensive database experience with SQL Server and MySQL and a solid grounding
in a number of Microsoft packages including Content Management Server and
Commerce Server.
Prior to creating Inventicus, Ben was responsible for leading the site and
database development of a number of e-Procurement and catalogue applications
for Systemax Europe, Europe's leading I.T. reseller. Prior to that, he worked
for Ashton Court, a management and I.T. consultancy as a software engineer
developing e-Commerce applications for a number of clients including The Carbon
Trust.
Ben holds a BSc in Computer Studies from the University of Northampton and an
Advanced MSc in Software Engineering from the University of York.
David McClaren - Business Development Director
David has worked as a Senior Manager in the Logistics / Distribution Industry
for a number of Blue Chip Companies both in an operational, planning and
project management capacity.
David specialises in producing innovative solution that best fit customer
requirements.
David has managed a number of high profile IT projects including a "Home
Office" project assessing the viability of RFID in a track and trace operation
involving the movement of Jewellery through the Supply Chain.
David has further managed projects in excess of £25m and has more recently worked as a procurement specialist with a major Blue
Chip high street retailer including extensive use of e.procurement.
David is "Business Development Director" for Inventicus with the emphasis on
identifying customers for the current product range plus new business
opportunities.
Mark Hutchinson - Sales & Marketing Director
Mark has a strong background in service based national companies, having worked
for both UK Waste and Group 4 as a Senior Manager. He is Managing Director of
an Environmental Consultancy Company with a substantial blue-chip client base.
He is also a non-executive Director of The White Group, which is a strong
regional player in the waste management field.
Mark brings his extensive commercial knowledge to the Inventicus team. Mark
leads and co-ordinates the sales and after-sales service for the business to
ensure our clients all have an excellent level of service. We are a committed,
customer focused company, and Mark is responsible for achieving the required
growth within the framework of a service company. Under the guidance of Mark we
are expecting further substantial growth of the Inventicus brand.
Mark's strong background together with his experience of win-win contract
negotiation with major blue chip clients demonstrates a broad ranging
commercial capability to develop extensive contracts.
Ian Moss - Commercial Director
Ian is responsible for the overall account management within the business. He
has considerable experience of dealing with blue-chip clients from the shop
floor to the boardroom. He is a trained auditor and brings this structured
approach to the Team. He has considerable experience in consultancy having
especially in the field of the packaging regulations where he has an extensive
knowledge and client base.
Ian is currently Managing Director of a regional recycling company based in the
North of England. 20 years of business experience is anticipated to assist the
expected strong growth of the company.
Ian has experience of reverse auctions from both the sellers and purchasers
perspective. Ian has seen the positive benefits of reverse auction technology
and has joined the team to help develop the Inventicus brand into the market
leader the software demands.