who we are.
meet the team
Simon Newing, Managing Director
Simon was FNM's first employee, joining in 1996. After five years of web based adventures in other places, Simon rejoined Focus in 2004 and brought his BBC Micro (pictured) with him. Away from the PC, Simon spends most of his time hoping Watford will win a football match.
Lisa Ballam, Account Director
Lisa joined FNM in June 2005 following three years as the Client Liaison Manager for an international publishing house. She graduated from Southampton University in 2002 with an honours degree in Corporate Communications. Lisa currently spends most evenings studying towards an Association of Project Managers recognised qualification - helped by the occasional bottle of fine wine.
Neil Smith, Technical Director
Neil has spent many years knee deep in the development of large scale web applications - including a stint as IT Director for a divison of Kodak - helping launch an entire new range of web based services to the public and Kodak suppliers. Neil also plays guitar, piano, drums, bass guitar, the harmonica, keyboard and sings. And he's not bad on the Wii as well......
Simon Mosse, Senior Creative
After graduating with a degree in Fine Arts, Simon spent several years producing web sites for organisations within the third sector before arriving at Focus on his bike (see left). When not drawing, Simon snowboards, cooks and plays the harmonica - sometimes all at once. And he's also a leading surrogate father to guinea pigs throughout the land.
Paul Springett, Technical
Before joining us Paul studied Computer Science at Cardiff Uni by day, and used his Jedi coding skills to build funky web apps by night. Luring him into the fold on the promise of quality coffee and free reign over the Spotify playlist, Paul repays us daily with updates on the latest web trends. When not at work, Paul likes to go extreme camping and frequent various Bristolian music venues.
Duncan Ledger, Business Development
Duncan joined Focus in September 2009 after several years based in the recruitment industry. Now diving into all things digital Duncan works closely with our account managers on new business sales and developing projects for existing clients. With a keen interest in sport, Duncan used to be a gym instructor and on the odd day will jog into the office from home - all six miles!
Emily Beach, Account Manager
Emily is the newest recruit to join our team and already feels like part of the furniture! After graduating from Bristol University with a French Degree she spent two and a half years with advertising agency Bray Leino before venturing to the dark side of digital. Emily is now available to help you with your every need - Ooh La La!!
Mike Newing, Director And Founder
Mike was one of the co-founders of Focus and still pops in occasionally to make sure we're all behaving ourselves. Mike spends most of his time these days in South Devon - either in his cottage or at one of the many boat yards in the area looking for that 'next purchase'.
Mr G, Technical
Our secret weapon against Rails, Ruby, PHP, MySQL and all things technical - the identity of Mr G (think of him as our 'Stig') can never be revealed. But take our word that any project, no matter how complex, will be safe in his hands. If we told you who he was, we'd all be in big trouble...
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Helping to shape Bristol City Council's website strategy
I attended an event this morning, organised by Bristol Media in partnership with Bristol City Council, to discuss the plans for the complete redevelopment of the …
