Our leadership

After qualifying as a chartered accountant with Ernst & Young, Stephen joined Deloitte and worked for 16 years in the corporate finance team, latterly in the Cambridge office.

Stephen joined Midwich as Finance Director in 2004 and became Chief Executive in 2010. He has led the Group’s acquisition and development programme.

Stephen has a BSc in Accounting and Financial Analysis from the University of Warwick and is an associate of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Joe joined Midwich in 2017 as the founding member of the M&A function, having previously qualified as a chartered accountant at PwC where he specialised in transaction services. In addition to an ongoing active role in the Group’s global development, in 2020, he took on additional responsibilities as Finance Director for the fast growth EMEA region.

In his previous role of Corporate Strategy Director, Joe was responsible for M&A, corporate development and Group marketing, working with the team across the world to deliver profitable growth. He is now leading a team in the development of the Group's AI strategy, as Chief Transformation Officer.

Stuart joined Midwich in 2002 contributing to various commercial and sales roles that helped establish the Company as a UK market leader. Formerly leading the UK and Ireland commercial function, he was promoted to the position of Group Commercial Director in 2019.

In this role, he leads the Group's relationships with key supplier partners, driving expansion opportunities across the organisation and developing both existing and new opportunities. In addition, he oversees engagement with globally aligned customers and provides overarching support to all Group businesses.

With a rich background spanning over two decades in finance, Phil has been part of Midwich Group's journey since 2010. Qualified as a certified chartered accountant, he has been part of much of the Group’s expansion, taking on roles such as Group Finance Manager in 2013 and contributing to the IPO team in 2016.

In 2017, he stepped into the Finance Director role for Midwich Ltd and later, in 2019, assumed responsibilities for the UK and Ireland region during turbulent times. Now, as the Chief Finance Officer for UK&I since 2023, Phil focuses on aligning teams with the broader commercial goals, reflecting his resilience and commitment to the Company's success.

Mark joined Midwich in 2004 supporting the business management team in the computing division. Mark’s role then changed in tandem with the focus of the business as he assumed the role of Divisional Manager in the rapidly growing Consumer Electronics category. Working closely with the sales teams it was here that he learned about the world of audio visual.

In 2012, together with his family, he relocated to Sydney and helped Midwich to develop a larger footprint in the ANZ marketplace before returning to the UK. In the years that followed, he trained as project manager and managed a number of major projects including various pre and post-acquisition activities and strategies.

In 2017 Mark took on the role of Chief Operating Officer, and in 2018 became Managing Director of Midwich Ltd. His focus is to progressively develop the initiatives, strategies and staff to ensure that Midwich continues to add more value for its customers and vendor partners. More recently promoted to Chief Commercial Officer supporting operations across the Group.

Alex joined the Midwich Group in 2021 through the acquisition of NMK in Dubai, where he was a partner and COO. Previously Regional Director for the Middle East, leading growth and strategic initiatives across the region, in 2026 he now serves the wider region of the Middle East and Southeast Asia (SEA).

Beyond his regional role, Alex is a founding partner and Managing Director of Ignite, Midwich Group’s corporate investment arm. He leads investments in high-growth startups, focusing on emerging technologies that align with the Group’s long term strategic vision. 

Prior to NMK, Alex built a strong track record in developing and expanding businesses across diverse sectors. After successfully exiting his first venture in variable data printing, he leveraged his expertise to invest in and advise technology startups through Wahed Ventures, combining his deep passion for technology and innovation.