Christian Coates - Managing Director

A graduate of the University of Liverpool Christian has a strong consultancy background delivering benefits to a diverse range of clients from public sector organisations such as the Food Standards Agency and The National Assembly for Wales to private sector organisations such as GSK & Camelot. As Managing Director of Method4 he combines the role of steering the overall strategic direction of the company with leading the business development function while maintaining a hands on approach to the day-to-day delivery of projects.

Darren Chapple - Technical Director

Darren has spent more than 15 years in the IT industry and has had the opportunity to work with a diversity of technologies for a variety of private and public sector clients. Many of these can be considered cutting-edge projects. At Method4 he is responsible for steering the company's use of technology and takes a technical architect role on many of our clients' projects.

Darren is a Software Engineering graduate of Birmingham University, a member of the British Computer Society and a Chartered IT Professional.

Craig Hughes - Account Director

Craig possesses a wealth of consultancy experience. Before joining Method4, he spent 13 years working for high-profile international IT consultancies. In this time he undertook a wide range of assignments for both the public and private sectors, at home and overseas. As Account director, Craig takes care of relationships with existing clients and manages many of Method4's projects. Craig is a graduate in Information Systems, a Chartered Engineer and Chartered IT Professional.

Neil Huggins - Operations Director

A graduate of Brunel University, Neil has spent over 18 years working in the IT industry both for large consultancies such as EDS and for smaller, innovative startup companies. His current role means he has a strategic view across the organisation with responsibility for ensuring quality delivery in every aspect of Method4's services. Neil is a member of the British Computer Society.

John Dodd - Director

John brings over 40 years of business leadership to Method4. He has owned businesses and held directorships in sectors as diverse as distribution, import and export, finance, retail, property development and the motor industry.