Leadership team
Meet the people leading our business and learn more
about their background and expertise
Matt Riley
Chairman and Acting CEO, 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.
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.
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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.
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Sarah Blake
Chief People Officer
Sarah Blake is Chief People Officer at O2 Business, responsible for shaping the people strategy and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture. Sarah has recently been Chief People Officer at Stagecoach, having previously spent 6 years at TalkTalk. Both experiences have shaped Sarah's passions for building high-performing cultures where people can thrive.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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