High calibre people are key to the ongoing success of OMG. Staff from financial services, agency and internet/IT backgrounds bring diverse industry experience to the business, which enables OMG to integrate effectively with clients as an extension of their own resource. OMG’s senior management team include:
Chief Executive Officer: Richard Syme
- Co-owner. Founder of UK Web Promotion (OMG Search); Co-founder UK Internet Directories (Compare Online) and OMG Network.
- Richard has guided and developed OMG from a one-man business to a national leader in its sectors.
- Broad previous industry experience, including various IT and development positions at Norwich Union.
Chief Technical Officer: Rob Starkey
- Co-owner. Co-founder UK Internet Directories (Compare Online) and OMG Network.
- Responsible for development of OMG’s innovative systems, support and affiliate marketing software.
- Previously responsible for web development at Virgin Direct.
Managing Director: Oli Matthews
- Oli is responsible for the management, development and growth of OMG Network and OMG Search.
- Extensive previous marketing experience, both agency and client-side in blue-chip retail and financial services on and offline.
Finance Director: Nic Redfern
- Nic joined OMG from Virgin Money, where he was Head of Financial Planning and Analysis.
Business Development Director: Anthony James
- Heads up group-wide business development in the UK and Europe.
- Ant joined OMG with extensive business development experience including startup incubators and executive search.
Operations Director: Nathan Salter
- Broad ranging operational and project management responsibilities within the Group.
- A key part of the OMG team since 1999.
Head of IT: Mark Solway
- Mark is responsible for the management of OMG’s IT function and is key to the development of new services.
- Mark has an extensive background in IT, project management and software localisation.
