Rob Tomlin

Managing director UK&I, Exclusive Networks

What's the most surprising lesson 2024 has taught you so far?

Customers don’t want to be signed upto large multiyear commitments, They want to consume their technology in a opex model which matches the way they support their customers.

Which tech or channel figurehead has impressed you the most this year, and why?

Going to have to Say two. Love seeing Sam Mudd & Penny Williams leading second and third largest UK resellers. Great leaders doing great things.

What technology trend do you think is being overhyped, and why?

Many people will answer this question and say AI. I would suggest they will be proved to be wrong. The Security opportunities it is creating already are plentiful

If you were stranded on a deserted island but could have one piece of tech with you, what would it be?

iPod with lots of music.

What's your go-to productivity hack that keeps you on track during a busy day?

Don’t go to meetings where I can’t add value. Queue the jokes that I shouldn’t be very busy then.

If you had the time to learn one new skill, what would it be?

A second and third language. (Spanish and German).