Our Team

Lee Wade - Managing Director

Lee graduated with a Masters degree in Econometrics from UCL and has specialized in IT since, with 10 years experience purely in the Internet sector. Lee has worked for McDonnell Douglas and BP, but latterly his expertise was focused on 'corporate turnarounds' in the communications sector. His last two roles before establishing Exponential-e were to turnaround two ISPs in order to enable the successful sale of the companies. He sits on the Council and is the Treasurer of ISPA.

Mukesh Bavisi - Director of Engineering

Mukesh graduated from Brunel University with a degree in Engineering and has over 10 years experience within the Internet industry. Mukesh is responsible for the management and operation of Exponential-e’s Gigabit Ethernet network and his dedication has been instrumental in Exponential-e achieving an industry-leading customer retention rate.

His prior experience includes working for Telenor Business Solutions where he was part of the design team working on the company’s European MPLS network. Prior to that, he was Network & Services Manager for Cix where he was responsible for the rollout of its UK national network.

Michael Field - Director of Finance

Michael graduated from Bristol University and went on to qualify as an accountant with Touche Ross 1977. He has twenty years experience of financial management in large and small businesses at board level. Michael has wide experience of operational and strategic planning issues and M&A activities. Career history includes working at Ernst & Whinney in Paris, with the BOC group in London, Financial Controller for a division of Ultramar, Finance Director for Disctec, a highly successful venture capital start up and Finance Director of Micrelec Group.

Adrian Hobbins - Chief Technology Officer

As a founder and Board member of Exponential-e, Adrian leads the technical innovation within the company, most recently overseeing the deployment of the company’s NGN, introducing major new features such as VPLS, Intelligent QOS and VoIP services.

With over 30 years experience in the telecommunications industry, Adrian has worked in multi-national, enterprise and global carrier markets.  Before establishing Exponential-e he was CTO of Neos Networks, where he designed and developed the UK's first Long-Haul MPLS based Gigabit Ethernet network, and prior to that he held various senior roles within AT&T.

Simon Acott - Sales Director

Simon Acott joined Exponential-e as Director of Voice Solutions in November 2006. In this role he was responsible for enhancing the company’s existing voice portfolio, with a particular emphasis on maximising the flexibility and mobility that VoIP services offer businesses. In February 2007, he moved onto his current role as Sales Director, where he is responsible for driving forwards the direct, indirect and carrier sales teams.

Simon has been in the telecoms industry for a number of years. Before joining Exponential-e, he was at wireless broadband provider The Cloud, where he was Director of Business Development and Site Acquisition. Prior to this, Simon was Head of Wholesale and Products at Viatel.

Colette Keegan - Business Administration Director

As Business Administration Director, Colette has board-level responsibility for Finance, Human Resources and Administration. She was promoted onto the Board in March 2008, following 6 years with the company in various financial posts including 3 years as its financial manager.

Colette has extensive industry experience. She began her career with a data storage company in 1991 where she held a variety of roles.  This was followed by a period in the advertising industry from 1997 where she was primarily responsible for the day-to-day finance and operations of the business.