Harry Atkinson
Managing Director
Harry has worked in the software professional services sector since 1986 undertaking various roles as director, programme director and project manager. Bringing over 40 years of experience to the ERP sector, specialising in advising, guiding, mentoring companies through the process of change. In particular, leading or recovering high value, high profile or high risk multi-international projects. Harry’s experiences allow him the ability to understand and deliver the business needs from the boardroom down to the shop floor, building the necessary confidence with all levels of the organisation to achieve goals and objectives. He has the ability and confidence to deliver solutions that meet the requirements of both the customer and vendor through his strong communication skills aligned with a disciplined approach, working with a strong ethos of passion, integrity and honesty.
Harry has undertaken numerous assignments working in many different countries and built up a wealth of international industry knowledge in many vertical markets that include ERP, manufacturing, engineering and making to order, oil and gas, electronics, automotive, defence, aerospace, pharmaceutical, retail and distribution along with financial services and not for profit. The major part of the last 30 years of his working career has been at a senior decision making level where his exposure to a wide range of circumstances has given him a unique skill in providing and attaining successful solutions.
Harry is able to turn ideas into reality by listening to both the business and end-user problems and involving them in all stages of the solution whilst ensuring the solution remains in line with business needs.
+44 (0) 754 523 4920
Andy Wilson
Operations Director
Andy undertook an Engineering apprenticeship upon leaving school achieving a HND in mechanical engineering. He spent 28 years working in the engineering sector, mainly in aerospace, defence, automotive and medical.
Andy has gained experience at all levels, from the coal face up to senior management, working across many sectors; purchasing, quality, production engineering and manufacturing.
Having a well-rounded background in manufacturing, Andy has gained a better insight into understanding the customers’ requirements for an ERP implementation or upgrade.
Andy’s creative thinking and excellent problem solving skills paired with his teambuilding and interpersonal skills are instrumental in his approach to customer satisfaction.
+44 (0) 783 651 7550
Gary Gedney
Technical Director
Gary is a highly motivated and customer service focused individual who believes in keeping things simple and using technology to drive efficiency. Gary believes in utilising innovative technologies to aid accuracy and productivity.
Gary has experience from numerous industries, having started work in administration, then quickly leaning towards IT support and then furthering on to management. Gary has accumulated over 15 years of experience in IT, ranging from support through to consultancy.
Gary has over 10 years of experience using Epicor, always thinking outside of the box to deliver solutions to customers requirements.
Taking the customer on the journey of what ERP can do for them, and resolving the issues on the way is what drives Gary to succeed.
Susannah Marshall
Customer Support Specialist
Susannah, a dedicated and professional Customer service administrator with 20 years’ experience. A self-motivated individual who thrives when given responsibility, setting her own personal objectives to achieve high standards of service.
Previously worked for over 5 years on Government & commercial accounts managing the individual demands of each customer, taking the initiative and demonstrating the core skills of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability sometimes under stressful and pressured situations.
Susannah’s core strengths are ensuring that work is carried out efficiently and effectively, but more importantly in accordance with the company’s procedures that results in a high level of client satisfaction.
Gary Compton
Customer Service
Gary brings his high quality Customer Service experience to GHA, gained over many years. His ability to assess and understand what our customers need, supports our drive to provide outstanding support to our customers.
Over the years, as Customer Service has moved from an isolated company function to a fully integrated business differentiator, Gary’s knowledge and understanding of the requirements has ensured that he has been involved in the specification, design and deployment of the support and helpdesk systems.
He has experience in both Public and Private sectors, as well as working with the Emergency Services, providing helpdesk and co-ordinated responses to calls where accuracy and timings are crucial factors to a successful outcome. More recently he has worked in a major retail organisation introducing a helpdesk system to their property management function.
Phil Manning
System Solutions Manager
Phil has over 12 years’ experience in designing, implementing and troubleshooting IT infrastructure and line-of-business applications both on-premise and in the cloud.
He is a highly motivated, passionate and resourceful consultant, delivering a broad portfolio of successful projects and a wide range of solutions working with start-ups to enterprise level organisations across quasi-public, public and commercial business sectors.
With exceptional people and communication skills, he has excelled leading technical and implementation teams when supporting complex infrastructure and software projects.
Phil enjoys working with customers and dedicated to delivering the right solutions to fit the business requirements, with attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
Peter Roden
Development Manager
Peter has been working on development projects since 1993 and with Epicor since 2007. He has extensive experience of developing both within Epicor using the toolkit and creating complementary external add-ons.
As Epicor ERP as a product has developed and grown, Peter has recognised the opportunities Epicor ERP gives him to enhance the user experience for business through configuration, automation and its ability to connect using its comprehensive API, allowing him to provide solutions that meet customer business needs.
He has been with GHA Solutions since 2020 developing the mobile apps and growing a strong development team.
He believes the business needs and user needs should be aligned and always works to bring the two together.
Steve Watson
Business Consultant
Steve is a very experienced and service driven individual who has more than 40 years business experience and over 15 years knowledge and experience implementing Epicor ERP into businesses across the UK, Europe and Africa.
Steve has worked across many industry sectors such as discrete and process manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and defence and has working experience in the many facets of an organisation, working with the user environment up to board/senior management level.
Having moved into the IT industry as a business analyst via a customer service role, Steve’s process thinking and problem solving, paired with his ability to provide a solution for a business problem is what drives Steve to succeed.
Josh Sweeney
Junior Developer
After finishing a BTEC in Computing, Josh went on to study a degree apprenticeship in software development at GHA Solutions to build his career in Software Development.
He has now been with the company for two years and, in that time, has grown a broad understanding of the Epicor ERP system and software can be used to improve business efficiency by simplifying and enhancing existing processes. This knowledge has been applied in the development of a wide-range of software systems such as the Mobile Inventory Management System (MIMS) app, the Accounts Purchasable Automation (AP Automation) service and the Purchase Order Approval (POA) app.
He aims to be informed of current trends in the technologies behind software development and deployment and applies this to improve the customer’s and developer’s experience.
Bart Wojda
Junior Developer
Bart is currently studying a degree apprenticeship in Software Development at GHA Solutions. Here he plans to start off his career as a Software Developer.
After finishing A-levels Bart worked as an Office Administrator at Studio Retail Ltd where he was responsible for the compilation and entry of sensitive data which was used by the Senior Leadership Team for analysis. He was involved in streamlining these processes and this is what pushed him to find an Apprenticeship in Software Development.
Bart has now been with the company for over one year and in that time he has gained experience with C#, Flutter and the Epicor Rest API. Bart is training to be a Full Stack Developer creating both the front end for the user to see and the backend to retrieve data.
Bart has currently developed many background services to create better efficiency within the company and has created testing tools for Mobile Field Service. He also created a website for translators to be able to change languages for GHA Applications and has started work on a new License Portal which will be more user friendly and will use a newer and faster framework.
Ashton Dunderdale
Junior Developer
Ashton is a student currently studying Software Development and Computer Programming on a degree apprenticeship with GHA Solutions. Having successfully completed a BTEC in Computing spanning from 2021 – 2023, Ashton is now focused on refining his skills, deepening his knowledge, and advancing his career.
Ashton greatly enjoys problem-solving and has an innate passion for Mathematics with a strong pursuit for knowledge. Beyond formal education, Ashton dedicates time to self-study in Math and Physics.
Through education, hands-on work, and self-study, Ashton aspires to excel in his career of Software Development.
Charlie Glover
Technical Support Apprentice
Charlie has recently completed a BTEC in computing, achieving the highest grades possible. Charlie is currently studying a computing degree and has chosen the networking and cyber security path.
Enthusiastic about contributing as a seasoned team member, Charlie aims to introduce innovative systems and technologies for the organisation’s benefit. His awareness of cybersecurity’s significance grew during his tenure in the retail industry, where he managed both stock and sensitive information.
Over the time he has spent with us, Charlie’s evident passion for comprehending the environment has been noteworthy, and we eagerly anticipate the projects he will undertake.
Harrison O’Leary
Junior Developer
Harrison completed his A-Levels in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science in June 2023. Currently pursuing a DTS degree at Buckinghamshire New University, he joined GHA Solutions in September.
From an early age, Harrison developed a passion for computers and programming, inspired by his father. Known for his creativity and diligent problem-solving, he honed these skills during his A-Levels.
Harrison’s independent exploration of computer systems has equipped him with an intuitive ability to write effective programs. He has successfully undertaken numerous personal projects, including one that served as his A-Level Computer Science final project.
Upon receiving his A-Levels, Harrison swiftly secured a position at GHA Solutions as a degree apprentice, specializing in the study of Epicor and ERP systems.
Andrew Proctor
Accounts
Andrew has been working in finance since completing his A levels in accountancy, business studies and IT in 2008.
Since then, he worked in private businesses where he was part of a team using all aspects of Epicor ERP and raised to the position of Assistant Accountant.
During this time, he achieved a Level 4 diploma in AAT and spent many years honing his skills in AP, AR, Credit Control and Management Accounts Reporting.
Andrew joined GHA in 2020 and brings all his experience with him to drive improvement in our accounts team, outside of work he is a dedicated Sheffield Wednesday supporter and terrible gamer!