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Appointment shows commitment to serving the local community

dbfb, a leading provider of telecommunications solutions based in Northamptonshire, is delighted to announce the appointment of local man Stuart Smith as the new Head of Public Sector.

With over 25 years of dedicated service to the UK’s public sector, Stuart’s extensive experience includes senior roles at renowned technology providers including Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia and CityFibre, as well as collaborations with Microsoft, Cisco and HPE Aruba. His deep roots in the area and commitment to local development are set to bring about transformative changes.

Stuart’s notable work includes leading major digital transformation projects, such as the £250m regeneration of Bracknell town centre, which significantly boosted the local economy and job market.

His appointment aligns with dbfb’s achievement of securing a place on the prestigious Crown Commercial’s Network Services 3 Framework in 2023, highlighting its expertise and commitment to enhancing regional digital infrastructure.

Expressing his enthusiasm for his new role, Stuart said:

“As someone local to Northamptonshire, the opportunity to work at dbfb is particularly mean- ingful. I’m passionate about using my extensive sector experience to make a real difference for the people, communities and organisations throughout our region. It’s an exciting time to be part of a company so deeply rooted in serving the local community and driving regional growth.”

Simon Pickering, Managing Director of dbfb, also commented on the appointment. He said:

“We are delighted to welcome Stuart to our team. His understanding of the public sector landscape will be crucial in helping us expand our services, aligning with our mission to innovate and deliver positive impact across the region.”

dbfb remains committed to its mission of advancing digital transformation solutions to meet the needs of the local community and beyond, ensuring that businesses and residents benefit from cutting-edge technology and service excellence.

Find out more about dbfb at www.dbfb.co.uk