Darren Spence appointed Group Managing Director of Northamber

Northamber appoints Darren Spence as Group Managing Director to lead its distribution and partner operations.

  • Friday, 23rd January 2026 Posted 2 months ago in by Sophie Milburn

Northamber, a UK-based IT distributor, has taken a stride in its strategy by appointing Darren Spence as the new Group Managing Director. This appointment is intended to support Northamber’s distribution operations and maintain its relationships with resellers and employees.

With over 40 years in operation, Northamber is one of the UK’s IT distributors, known for its channel relationships. Under Darren Spence, the company aims to build on this legacy while continuing its development.

Darren, whose career spans more than 27 years in the IT channel, brings experience from senior leadership positions. His expertise covers a range of sectors, including reseller services, burgeoning technologies, and consultancy within the realm of distribution.

Before joining Northamber, Darren held the role of Chief Revenue Officer at Smartbox.ai. His portfolio also includes roles as Managing Director of Bytes Document Solutions and founder of Boost Technology Group. He has played an advisory role in supporting channel organisations in strategic sales and go-to-market approaches across the nation.

Darren’s induction is part of Northamber’s broader commitment to leadership enhancement, evolving business models, and fostering deeper engagements with partners.

Reflecting on his new role, Darren expressed enthusiasm about this phase in Northamber’s development. He emphasised the importance of showcasing a distributor’s value and expressed intentions for Northamber to become both a desirable employer and a preferred distributor for resellers.

Ian Kilpatrick, a non-executive director and strategic advisor at Northamber, added his sentiments, welcoming Darren’s expertise as the company embarks on a growth journey domestically and overseas.

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