Our Management Team

Executive Team

Lisa Kerford

Lisa Kerford

Managing Director

Lisa has over twenty-five years’ experience working in the electricity and multi-utilities industries. As Managing Director, she holds responsibility for management decisions within the Aptus directorate and setting company policy and strategy.

She is responsible for the implementation of multi-utility and street lighting installation programmes on all commercial, industrial and residential projects for Aptus across the UK. Her role demands ensuring works are delivered to specification, timescales, within budget and meeting stringent health and safety standards. This role requires an analytical and innovative approach, liaising with a wide client base including housebuilders, multinational developers, blue-chip FTSE 100 companies, local authorities and housing associations; internally she works closely with the directorate to formulate and apply working procedures and business strategy to ensure that the Company meets its performance objectives. Lisa was previously Operations Director at Aptus and has been instrumental in developing and streamlining processes. She spent four years at Bethell Power Services before that, managing the major projects team where she delivered projects ranging from 11kV underground cable installation to 132kV Overhead and Underground component projects.


Describe yourself in 3 words: Organised, determined and sociable

What do you love most about working for Aptus? Leading a company that has a great reputation

Best career advice you have received? Plan for people being hit by a bus!

What was your first job? Milk lady

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Love it

Where is the best place you have visited? Singapore

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Health, Golf, Maps

What is something most people don’t know about you? I manage a motorbike race team

Natasha Clarke

Natasha Clarke

People Director

Natasha Clarke heads up the People functions at Aptus, including Human Resources and internal and external communications. She has assisted in the training and development of a number of key members of staff and has also ensured a number of Business Administration Apprentices have successfully obtained their qualifications.

As Natasha has been at Aptus almost since the start of the business, she has experienced the exponential business growth and is currently working to develop a bespoke system to assist with streamlining a number of labour-intensive processes within the business. Natasha started at Aptus in January 2011, when she joined the team from Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions. She has completed an MBA, whilst at Aptus, which further enhances her business knowledge.


Describe yourself in 3 words: Positive, Dedicated, Gin-Lover

What do you love most about working for Aptus? How much is invested in the people.

Best career advice you have received? Have faith in your own abilities.

What was your first job? Worked on Preston market selling nuts!

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Love it

Where is the best place you have visited? Costa Rica

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Amazon Prime, Instagram and Google Photos

What is something most people don’t know about you? I used to Captain the Ladies University Darts team

Mark Clegg

Mark Clegg

Operations Director

Mark has over twenty years’ experience in multi-utility industries. As Operations Director he oversees the continual provision of delivery on our multi-utility, street lighting and major project schemes throughout the UK.

Mark is responsible for forecasting the upcoming workload and ensuring we have resources available to meet our standards of service and deliver projects safely, on time and in the budget. Prior to joining Aptus as Operations Manager, Mark worked at Scottish Power Energy Networks in both construction and project management roles.


Describe yourself in 3 words: Leader, fair, impatient

What do you love most about working for Aptus? Having a good reputation

Best career advice you have received? To learn as many utilities and different roles within the sector as possible. Keep learning and improving.

What was your first job? Paper round

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Neither, wouldn’t choose it , but can eat it if hungry

Where is the best place you have visited? Barrier reef, Australia

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? SKY super 6, podcasts, what’s app

What is something most people don’t know about you? Scared of heights but once worked as a roofer for 12 months

Dan Owen

Dan Owen

Business Development Director

Dan has been at Aptus for nearly 10 years, working his way from Estimator to Estimating Manager to his current role as Business Development Director.

In his role, Dan is responsible for all pre-contract functions including business expansion, customer support and estimating across all operating regions. Dan has a team of estimators as well as a technical support team in his remit.

Whilst at Aptus, Dan has been involved in negotiating significant contract wins, as well as being instrumental in ensuring our core values, particularly relating to customer service, are upheld at all times. He has also been involved in contract novations and has been fundamental in Aptus achieving year on year business growth.

Dan has worked in the utilities industry for 10 years and has over 20 years’ experience in tendering and sales.


Describe yourself in 3 words Friendly, dedicated, positive

What do you love most about working for Aptus? The fact we have never deviated from our core values

Best career advice you have received? Always believe in yourself and keep moving forward.

What was your first job? Kitchen porter

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Love it!

Where is the best place you have visited? Lapland

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Amazon Prime

What is something most people don’t know about you? I’m often thought of as being younger than I look – I had an easy paper round!

Chris Toole

Chris Toole

Group Finance Director

Chris manages the accounting, financial reporting and performance for Aptus. Chris has over 15 years finance experience across multiple senior roles.

As Group Finance Director, Chris is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the finance team and helping to drive business success by providing financial insights that help support commercial decisions. Chris brings a wealth of experience across finance covering financial reporting, budgeting, financial modelling, business planning and process improvements.


Describe yourself in 3 words: Dedicated, Reliable and Approachable

What do you love most about working for Aptus? It’s collaborative work culture.

Best career advice you have received? Follow 3 simple rules …do your best, be honest and treat people how you would expect to be treated.

What was your first job? Lifeguard

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Never tried it

Where is the best place you have visited? San Francisco

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Strava, Linkedin, WhatsApp

What is something most people don’t know about you? I enjoy taking on endurance challenges to see how far I can push myself. My most recent accomplishment being Ironman UK

Senior Leadership Team

Delicia Maxwell

Delicia Maxwell

HSQE Manager

Describe yourself in 3 words: Reliable, Friendly and Positive

What do you love most about working for Aptus? The people

Best career advice you have received? Find a job you enjoy

What was your first job? Waitress

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Hate it

Where is the best place you have visited? Amalfi coast

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Zara, Bank and Spotify

What is something most people don’t know about you? I have a degree in Contemporary theatre

Vicky Squires

Vicky Squires

HR Manager

Describe yourself in 3 words:  Friendly, committed and conscientious

What do you love most about working for Aptus? The company ethos and every day is different

Best career advice you have received?  Believe in yourself so others have the confidence to believe in you

What was your first job? Business Admin Apprentice

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Hate it

Where is the best place you have visited? Caribbean

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Instagram, Snapchat, Lose it

What is something most people don’t know about you? I have a love for good quality gins!!

Jon Patrick

Jon Patrick

Regional Manager – Midlands

Describe yourself in 3 words: Ambitious, Positive & Calm.

What do you love most about working for Aptus? The opportunity to build a career.

Best career advice you have received? Just keep on learning, no-one knows everything.

What was your first job? Footballer at Walsall

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Hate!

Where is the best place you have visited? Disney World Florida

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Sky Remote (little one hides the remote), Hive (little one keeps changing the temp on the thermostat) & YouTube (keeps the little one quiet)

What is something most people don’t know about you? Use to be really good at cricket back in the day, but chose football instead (which obviously didn’t work out)

Adrian Cunningham

Adrian Cunningham

Technical Manager

Describe yourself in 3 words: Committed,  Conscientious, Approachable.

What do you love most about working for Aptus? The freedom to develop individually and as a business to become better at what you / We do. The pride in how far we have come as a business and being part of something very special.

Best career advice you have received? To look at something and consider if it can be done better – no matter what it is.

What was your first job? 1st Proper job was an electrical apprentice – actual first job was a glass collector in a town centre bar while still at school

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Hate

Where is the best place you have visited? Rome for the history – Caribbean for the beaches & Rum

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Sky Sports, Facebook, YouTube

What is something most people don’t know about you? Riding & Maintaining motorcycles

Sue Wray

Sue Wray

Finance Manager

Describe yourself in 3 words: Reliable, Resourceful and Caring

What do you love most about working for Aptus? The people and the family feel which remains as the company grows, maintaining pride in our work and customer service

Best career advice you have received?  Never completely plan your day leave room in your diary for the unplanned events.

What was your first job? Junior Auditor

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Love it

Where is the best place you have visited? Hong Kong

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Facetime, WhatsApp and Worsley Golf Club

What is something most people don’t know about you? I have different coloured eyes

Graeme Jones

Graeme Jones

Regional Manager – Lancashire and Cumbria

Describe yourself in 3 words: Hard working, focused and approachable

What do you love most about working for Aptus? The People and Despite the company’s growth it still has a family feel.

Best career advise you have received? Always push yourself, ask questions and always move forward

What was your first job? Working in a warehouse loading wagons

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Hate it absolutely disgusting

Where is the best place you have visited? The Lake District

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Instagram, LinkedIn and Amazon Music

What is something most people don’t know about you? Before getting into the Utilities industry 20 years ago I trained as a veterinary nurse for 2 years …  I also keep Green Tree Pythons in my spare room

Grant Smith

Grant Smith

Commercial Manager

Describe yourself in 3 words: Conscientious, Respectful, Loyal.

What do you love most about working for Aptus? Being part of a fast growing company which strives to be the market leader in its industry.

Best career advice you have received? Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, the important thing is that you learn from it so it doesn’t happen again.

What was your first job? After my extremely easy paper round and part-time work at Morrisons supermarket, I was first employed as a Tax Credit Compliance Officer for the Inland Revenue.

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Love it.

Where is the best place you have visited? White Hart Lane, North London (R.I.P.).

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? You mean there are 3…?

What is something most people don’t know about you? I’m colour blind and rubbish at snooker!

Steve Chesworth

Steve Chesworth

Regional Manager – North East and Yorkshire

Describe yourself in 3 words:  Honest, trustworthy, reliable

What do you love most about working for Aptus? Core values it brings

Best career advice you have received?  Learn from your mistakes

What was your first job? Worked in garage on YT program

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Hate It

Where is the best place you have visited? Australia

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Sky Sports, Facebook, LinkedIn

What is something most people don’t know about you?  A very good question

Mark Ransom

Mark Ransom

Regional Manager – Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside

Describe yourself in 3 words: Loyal, dedicated, adaptable.

What do you love most about working for Aptus? Being a part of a company with vision, that is happy to promote from within, and support all where necessary.
Pea Soup Thursday from the Greenhalgh’s van is also an added bonus.

Best career advise you have received? There’s no such thing as a stupid question, so don’t be scared to ask.

What was your first job? Selling the football pink outside Maine Road and Old Trafford on match days.

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Never tried it so I would say hate it

Where is the best place you have visited? Sennen Cove Cornwall, Gods Country.

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Tik Tok, Spotify, Sofa Score.

What is something most people don’t know about you? I am a qualified UEFA B football coach, carry a full FA coaching licence, and i am a qualified referee with Liverpool FA.
Coached football at all levels for 22 seasons retiring in 2018

Ross Cowburn

Ross Cowburn

Financial Controller

Describe yourself in 3 words: Honest, friendly & motivated.

What do you love most about working for Aptus? Aptus has a good balance of work culture and business success.

Best career advise you have received? Every challenge is an opportunity.

What was your first job? Pot wash

Marmite – Love It or Hate It? Love it

Where is the best place you have visited? Iceland

If you could only have 3 apps on your smart phone, what would they be? Discovery+, Whatsapp & Strava

What is something most people don’t know about you? I’m a keen cyclist and like to take on climbing challenges, my latest being Mt Teide in Tenerife.

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