Channel veteran Kelly awarded OBE

Agilitas chairman honoured for services to tech sector in Wales

Stalwart of the channel Tom Kelly has been awarded an OBE for his services to the information and communications technology industry in Wales.

Kelly (pictured) has spent three decades in the channel and is currently chairman of services firm Agilitas. He also held the role of MD at Logicalis for a decade, where he saw revenue quadruple from £40m to £200m.

Agilitas saw revenue grow 26 per cent to £12m for its most recent fiscal year.

He was also chair of the ICT sector panel for the Welsh government for seven years.

"During his career, Tom has forged a number of close relationships with some of the industry's leading figures and he is held in high regard with them as being personable, open and frank in his approach to business," Agilitas stated.

Kelly said: "I'm honoured to be recognised for my contribution to the IT sector with this OBE.

"I have found working in the channel very rewarding. It is fantastic to work with a fast-growth business like Agilitas, and to work closely with Shaun Lynn and his team to help make the company's ambitious plans a reality."