The people behind inTEC Education

Our people

The engineers who know your school by name, and the specialists behind the advice you get. Some of our team have been with the same schools for over a decade.

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Our people

Senior leadership team.

The people accountable for what inTEC Education does and how it does it.

  • Kevin Hayward

    Director

    Senior leadership

    Kevin Hayward

    Director

    Kevin leads the strategic growth, development and delivery of the organisation's education services. He works closely with schools, multi-academy trusts and education partners to help them maximise the value of technology in teaching, learning and operational delivery.

    He has extensive experience within the education technology sector, alongside strengths in strategic planning, business development, service delivery, stakeholder engagement and technology governance. He is focused on helping education organisations create connected, future-ready learning environments while ensuring technology investments deliver meaningful outcomes for students, teachers and leadership teams.

    As Director of Education, Kevin plays a key role in shaping the future direction of the division, supporting innovation across public and private sector partnerships and helping expand the organisation's presence within the education market. His approach combines strategic vision with a strong understanding of the practical challenges faced by schools and trusts, ensuring that every solution is aligned to educational objectives and long-term sustainability.

  • Jackie Hargreaves

    Operations Director

    Senior leadership

    Jackie Hargreaves

    Operations Director

    Jackie leads operations across inTEC Education, bringing together people, processes and systems to help teams work effectively and deliver a positive experience for our customers. With extensive experience in business transformation, Jackie has led complex change programmes, managed multi-disciplinary teams and introduced improvements that support long-term growth. Her impressive background spans technology consultancy, standards and compliance, customer experience and communications, giving her a broad understanding of what makes an organisation work well.

    With a Foundation Degree in Business Management, an MSP Foundation Qualification in Programme Management and over 20 years’ experience, Jackie brings strategic thinking, fresh ideas and a practical approach to every challenge. She is passionate about helping people embrace change, removing unnecessary complexity and creating an environment where teams can do their best work.

    Outside of work, Jackie enjoys going to the gym, travelling and spending quality time with her family.

  • Dean Stanley

    Technical Design Director

    Senior leadership

    Dean Stanley

    Technical Design Director

    Dean leads the design and delivery of technology solutions for new school builds, refurbishments and digital transformation projects. Working closely with construction partners, architects and education leaders, Dean helps ensure that learning environments are equipped with secure, scalable and future-ready ICT infrastructure from day one.

    Dean has extensive experience in IT infrastructure, solution design, service delivery and education technology, with a strong track record of designing compliant infrastructure solutions that have supported successful DfE framework bids and contract delivery exceeding £17 million.

    Dean also has significant operational leadership experience, having managed regional service delivery teams supporting schools and multi-academy trusts. Throughout his career, he has focused on delivering exceptional customer outcomes, building trusted client relationships and helping education organisations maximise the value of technology investment. His combination of technical expertise, commercial understanding and customer-focused delivery plays a key role in strengthening and growing the inTEC Build offering.

  • Warrick Cartey

    Head of Commercial Services

    Senior leadership

    Warrick Cartey

    Head of Commercial Services

    Warrick is responsible for strengthening commercial operations, developing strategic supplier relationships and supporting the continued growth of the business across Independent Schools, State Education and Build projects.

    Warrick brings a diverse background spanning commercial management, procurement, supplier relationship management, framework management, operational leadership and business development. Throughout his career, he has held senior commercial, account management and vendor management positions, building extensive experience in developing strategic partnerships, driving commercial value, managing complex supplier ecosystems and supporting organisational growth.

    He has a strong track record of working with technology partners to deliver successful outcomes, maximise customer value and strengthen supplier relationships. At inTEC Education, Warrick focuses on enhancing supplier and partner engagement, supporting project delivery, refining commercial processes and ensuring customers continue to receive exceptional service and value.

    Away from work, Warrick is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys staying active, exploring the outdoors and spending quality time with friends and family.

  • Martin Byrne

    Digital Transformation Director

    Senior leadership

    Martin Byrne

    Digital Transformation Director

    As Director of Digital Transformation at inTEC Education, Martin helps schools and trusts turn their ambitions into practical, sustainable technology strategies that transform their teaching and learning environments and drive classroom impacts. Progressing from IT Support Engineer to his role today, Martin has first-hand experience across technical and leadership roles, giving him a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges that education teams face.

    Today, Martin works closely with customers to develop exciting Digital Transformation Strategies that support their priorities and unlock the full potential of educational technology. His expertise spans cloud technology, cyber security and IT infrastructure. He is also a Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate and works as a Cyber Essentials and IASME Cyber Assurance Assessor.

    Ultimately, Martin brings curiosity and a collaborative, people-focused approach to every transformation project. He believes technology should be shaped by genuine needs, strong relationships and long-term value.

    Outside of work, Martin enjoys fishing, playing darts and spending time with his family. He has also appeared on Countdown.

  • Sam Mansford

    Director of Service

    Senior leadership

    Sam Mansford

    Director of Service

    With 20 years of experience in the IT and education sectors, Sam is Director of Service at inTEC, providing strategic leadership across service delivery, technology innovation and customer relationships. He is responsible for driving service excellence, developing high-performing teams and ensuring schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and organisations receive reliable, forward-thinking technology solutions that deliver real value.

    Beginning his career as an IT Apprentice shortly after leaving school, Sam has progressed from frontline technical support into senior leadership, gaining extensive experience across leading Multi-Academy Trusts and Managed Service Providers. Throughout his career, he has led complex digital transformation programmes, developed and delivered ICT strategies, overseen large-scale infrastructure and cloud migrations, and introduced innovative technologies that improve operational efficiency, security and the experience of staff and pupils.

    Combining a strong technical background with commercial awareness and strategic leadership, Sam plays a key role in shaping how inTEC delivers and evolves its services. He is passionate about using technology, automation and intelligent systems to simplify IT management, improve service performance and create scalable, sustainable solutions. He remains actively involved in technology development, bridging the gap between strategic vision and practical delivery.

    Sam believes that exceptional service starts with people. He is committed to building strong teams, developing talent and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. By working closely with education leaders and customers, he ensures technology decisions align with their wider objectives and deliver meaningful, long-term benefits.

    Outside of work, Sam's passion for technology and creativity extends into music, having previously worked as a club and radio DJ. Above all, he enjoys spending quality time with his family.

  • Peter Easton

    Director of Projects

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    Peter Easton

    Director of Projects

    Peter leads the delivery of projects across the business, with a particular focus on independent and private schools. He works closely with internal teams, technology partners and education clients to ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions that enhance learning environments and support wider organisational objectives.

    Peter is an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in project delivery, operational management and client relationships within the education technology sector. He takes a hands on, collaborative approach, focusing on delivering effective solutions, strengthening operational processes and building trusted relationships with clients and partners.

    He has overseen the successful delivery of major technology projects, including substantial network infrastructure upgrades across large school and college campuses. This has encompassed switching and Wi-Fi deployments, network consolidations, and fibre and copper infrastructure improvements. He also supports cloud migration projects and Microsoft Intune deployments, helping schools modernise their IT environments and improve the management and delivery of technology services.

    With a strong focus on quality, efficiency and customer experience, Peter ensures projects are delivered to a high standard, with minimal disruption and lasting value for clients.

  • Tina Murphy

    Head of Internal Operations

    Senior leadership

    Tina Murphy

    Head of Internal Operations

    As Head of Internal Operations, Tina brings over 20 years of experience in operations management, with a broad background spanning project delivery, scheduling, financial management and customer service.

    Working within the IT sector supporting independent education for over 8 years, she oversees the day-to-day internal operations, ensuring that processes run smoothly and that our team is well supported and equipped to manage workloads effectively, enabling us to deliver an efficient, responsive and reliable service to our customers.
    With a strong focus on organisation, communication and building positive working relationships, Tina enjoys finding practical solutions, improving processes and making sure that both the business and customers have what they need to succeed.

    Tina believes that excellent customer service is at the heart of any successful business, and brings a friendly, professional and customer-focused approach to everything she does.

  • Owen Collar

    Director of Cyber Security

    Senior leadership

    Owen Collar

    Director of Cyber Security

    As Director of Cyber Security at inTEC Education, Owen helps schools and trusts understand their cyber risks and take practical steps to protect their people, systems and data. With 30+ years’ experience in IT and Cyber Security, Owen understands the importance of building secure, resilient technology environments. His expertise spans cyber security strategy, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, disaster recovery, infrastructure, IASME and Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

    Owen combines deep technical knowledge with a practical, straightforward approach. He also delivers cyber security training and webinars, helping staff to understand potential threats and the part everyone plays in keeping their schools secure.

    Outside of work, Owen supports his local community as Chair of Trustees at Pennington Nursery and a Sub Officer at Ulverston Inshore Rescue. Alongside spending as much quality time as possible with his family, Owen enjoys sailing, wake surfing and cycling.

  • Andrew Jackson

    Head of Marketing

    Senior leadership

    Andrew Jackson

    Head of Marketing

    Andrew leads marketing, public relations, events and campaigns across inTEC Education. He plays an important role in sharing the stories, expertise and customer outcomes that bring the inTEC Education brand to life. With more than 20 years’ experience in the Marketing & Advertising Industry, Andrew helps combine strategic thinking with creativity, communicating complex ideas in ways that are clear, engaging and relevant to different audiences.

    Andrew holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Advertising and Marketing, providing him with a strong foundation for his career in developing impactful strategies and creative solutions. Guided by his belief in integrity, leading by example, hard work, resilience, and authenticity, Andrew is committed to empowering others and fostering a collaborative, ego-free environment where good manners and mutual respect are always prioritised.

    Outside of work, Andrew enjoys swimming, travelling, and exploring art. He values quality time with his family, especially his daughter, who inspires him to approach life with curiosity and creativity.

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