About Lothian Broadband

He’s been in the building game all his life and is a plasterer to trade, but Neil now loves getting outdoors in the countryside with his daughter and their dog. Neil is our one-stop Operations guru. He has a practical solution to every issue and is rarely happier than when he’s on top of a roof!

A keen traveller and former banker, Gina joins Lothian Broadband with a wealth of experience in developing and implementing customer service processes and is whipping our growing team into shape. Having completed the Inca Trail, Hadrian’s Wall, and the West Highland Way, Gina now spends most of her time managing daily relationship between a 3 year old and kitten!

After a career in IT with the Greater Manchester Police working on the Help Desk, with System Admin and Information Security, Pia has considerable knowledge in IT issues and great customer service skills. Bringing her invaluable skills to the team she joins Lothian Broadband to help our customers resolve any issues they may have.

In her free time Pia has set up her own business making stained glass windows/panels and gifts on commission basis, online or from artisan markets. The little time left is spent walking with her husband and dog, especially on the lovely East Lothian beaches, riding horses and motorbikes, touring and camping across the UK, and having coffee and cake wherever possible.

Ellie is a whiz. One of those people who just gets stuff done. Having graduated from St Andrews, she is now an invaluable member of the Finance Team; always on hand to help out. With an enthusiasm for all things art, Ellie loves a gallery visit and can’t wait to visit the Infinity Rooms at Tate Modern.

Having worked for 24 years in the cable telecolms industry in a variety of roles, Gareth brings a wealth of valuable experience to the role of Director of Engineering at Lothian Broadband. Gareth looks after teams of technicians and engineers who maintain, design ,upgrade and monitor both the Fixed Wireless and Pure Fibre networks. Gareth ensures a high standard of service to our increasing customer base. As if that isn’t enough to keep a person busy, Gareth enjoys exploring Scotland with family, walking in the wonderful Highlands and Islands, as well as getting outdoors closer to home.

After studying Economics and Accountancy at Edinburgh Uni, Ian did most of his accountancy training with Scott-Moncrieff. The world of beer then beckoned and Ian helped a hospitality group launch their own brewery! Outside of work you will find Ian playing football, running or on the golf course.

Norrie is usually seen running silly distances, usually to burn off the previously mentioned Friday morning bacon roll, around East Lothian accompanied by his dog. The rest of us should take note. A keen dancer, community enthusiast and East Linton man, Norrie brings a wealth of experience to the table when it comes to seeing the network architecture through to its absolute potential.

Jen joined the Lothian Broadband team in 2019 with a wealth of strategic and operational experience form working in large and small businesses.  Jen is central to supporting the company’s continued growth and expansion.  With her exceptional ability to efficiently get to the root of a problem and endless practical positivity, Jen keeps the team moving in the right direction. 

Returning to the business after a few years, Nicola has taken a role within our customer service team. Now pursuing further education – it seemed life without Lothian was too difficult to go without! Currently living in Edinburgh and enjoying all that city life brings; she also enjoys getting back out to her family home in the borders for some good county air from time to time. She assists the rest of the customer service team with a variety of tasks as well as working closely alongside other members of staff to help out where she can. Having worked in the property sector for the last year she is now able to offer further experience to contribute to Lothian.

David Studied Telecommunications in Prague and with previous experience as a Wireless Engineer and an apprenticeship in Business Improvement Techniques, he is a skilled addition to the Lothian Team. David balances his technical knowledge with his love of traveling, music and games.

With a Fine Art Degree, a Masters in Computer Animation and numerous languages up his sleeve, Romain is one of our most diversely skilled team-members. Working with Medecins Sans Frontières in conflict situations and as a 3D digital modeller for film and TV, his travels have taken him around the globe. Romain’s energy and enthusiasm bring an endless positivity to the team and when en route to various swimming pools of the area with his girls, you will see him practising his singing and maybe sneaking in a little time to fly a stunt kite!

After studying Country Side Management at Harper Adams University Cameron realised the need for reliable superfast broadband in the Highlands of Scotland and started Highland Wireless in 2017 before joining Lothian Broadband as Head of Technical Networking after Lothian acquired Highland Wireless in 2020.

With his experience of running Highland Wireless, Cameron brings invaluable experience on the network and business management side of things. Cameron ensures that the Lothian network is working as it should be and that Lothian are using the latest technology and equipment to ensure our customers continue to receive superfast broadband! Cameron is a keen Apple fan and can often be found exploring new tech in-between walking with his Cocker spaniel, Alife.