Leadership team

Meet the people leading our business and learn more
about their background and expertise

Matt Riley

Chairman, O2 Business

Matthew is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and leading business figure in the IT and telecoms industry. He started Daisy 24 years ago from a desk in his garage at home and grew it into one of the largest and respected IT and Telecoms businesses in the sector. Matthew is also a passionate supporter of the Kings Trust and along with a couple of friends set up the charity OFF Ocean Family Foundation which was established to help protect the world’s oceans.

Jo Bertram

Chief Executive Officer, O2 Business

Jo Bertram is Chief Executive Officer at O2 Business, bringing extensive leadership experience in telecoms and technology to lead the company’s strategy and operations. Previously serving as Managing Director for Business and Wholesale at Virgin Media O2, Jo was also on the Telefónica (O2) UK Executive Team and once led Uber’s Northern Europe operations, driving rapid market expansion and customer growth.

Paul Milton

Chief Financial Officer

Paul Milton is Chief Financial Officer at O2 Business, responsible for financial strategy, planning and performance across the organisation. A senior finance leader with extensive experience in telecoms and technology, Paul has a proven track record of driving business growth, optimising cost structure and delivering value through strategic financial planning and transformation.

Kevin Stavers

Chief Revenue Officer

As Chief Revenue Officer at O2 Business, Kevin’s role is to help our organisation become more customer-focused, while driving a culture internally of customer-centricity and growth. With almost 30 years in the technology sector, Kevin understands better than most the problems our customers face and how to address them. And he’s always energised and motivated by getting stuck into their world and their biggest challenges.

Alison Bawn

Chief People Officer

Alison Bawn is Chief People Officer at O2 Business, responsible for shaping the people strategy and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture. With over a decade of HR leadership experience across Virgin Media O2 and Aviva, she has expertise in talent, organisational transformation, and culture development, driving employee engagement and enabling business growth through people-focused initiatives and leadership excellence.

Jo Watts

Chief Operating Officer,
Large Enterprise and Public Sector

Jo Watts is Chief Operating Officer for Large Enterprise and Public Sector at O2 Business, responsible for driving operational excellence and delivering solutions that meet the complex needs of our customers. She brings 25 years of telecoms experience, from sales to solution design, and is known for simplifying processes, empowering teams and always providing trusted expertise.

Paul Edwards

Chief Technology and Information Officer

Paul Edwards is the new Chief Technology & Information Officer at O2 Business. With over 20 years’ experience spanning network operations, digital transformation and M&A integration, Paul combines deep technical expertise with a strong focus on people, culture and continuous improvement. He is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams and creating technology environments that empower both employees and customers.

Lizz Poltawski

Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

Lizz Poltawski leads new ventures strategy, business transformation, and product solutions at O2 Business. Formerly head of Strategy & Transformation at Virgin Media O2 Business, she is recognised as IT & Telecommunications CCO of the Year 2024 and Transformation Leader of the Year 2022, reflecting her industry impact, strategic expertise, and commitment to delivering rapid, sustainable change.

Nigel Smith

General Counsel

Nigel Smith is the General Counsel at O2 Business, helping to facilitate the business building a new platform to be able to cross-sell the entirety of its product suite across the customer base. Nigel joined Daisy in 2009, having previously worked in private practice and as a management consultant at KPMG and latterly Ovum before qualifying as a solicitor.

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