Ethan, 19, is now one of the youngest company directors in the UK, after being recognised by Founder and Managing Director Steve Souch and his wife, Marketing Director, Leila Souch, for his talent, his commitment and passion for the business. Ethan said:
“I am thrilled to have been appointed as a director. It means a great deal to me personally to be recognised in this way. At school, I was never really given any information about apprenticeships – there was always such a strong focus on going to university – but I never felt that was the right option for me.
“Thanks to Steve and the team at 3RS IT Solutions, I have been given a solid grounding in IT, working my way up to Team Leader and then Services Operations Manager and now the board of directors, which is an amazing feeling
“We have a great team at 3RS, including highly skilled, professional engineers, who are trained to find the very best IT solutions possible. For our clients, it will be very much business as usual. My role will remain very much hands-on, and I will still be available to support our clients in any way that I can – something I feel passionately about. These are really exciting times.”
Ethan’s appointment marks the start of an important chapter for the business, which was established just over two years ago. Since then, the company has continued to grow, employing four people in sites in Wellingborough and Nottingham. Together, Steve, Leila and Ethan have big plans for the company’s future including the opening of a new office in Leicester this month. Steve said:
“We couldn’t be prouder of Ethan and everything he has achieved in the time he’s been working with us. When I first met him as a 16-year-old, he reminded me so much of myself at that age. He used his initiative to secure an interview with me and his enthusiasm just shone through.
“When I had to take time away from the business at the start of this year, Ethan stepped up without hesitation, dealing with everything from accounts to marketing, and I could see the team was in very safe hands. I was incredibly grateful to him for his support. He has come such a long way in a very short space of time, and he absolutely deserves his success.
“Thanks to Ethan and the hard work of the whole team, we’ve seen considerable growth over the past year, with many new clients coming on board and we believe that now is the right time to accelerate our growth and extend our reach and influence into other parts of the East Midlands. The opening of the new office is central to that plan, allowing us to create new jobs in Leicester, which is perfectly located in the heart of England, where demand for our services is high.”
To learn more about 3RS IT Solutions visit www.3rs-it.co.uk or call 01933 426129.
