Our leadership team
Idox is led by a highly experienced team with an excellent track record of delivering
robust business performance and innovation in the technology sector.
David Meaden
Chief Executive Officer
Dave joined us in 2018, bringing over three decades of experience in the software and technology arena to his position as CEO of Idox. A successful 22-year career at Northgate Information Solutions provided Dave with deep knowledge of the UK public sector, which he translates into driving Idox towards increasing growth and expansion.
As CEO, Dave plots the course for our future. He has secured Idox’s continuing place at the forefront of multiple government and industry sectors by navigating acquisitions and enriching business practices, all while remaining a firm believer in staff welfare and wellbeing.
Anoop Kang
Chief Financial Officer
Anoop came to us with over two decades of financial expertise behind him: after holding senior positions in high-profile organisations such as Deloitte LLP, Balfour Beatty plc, Kier Group plc, and Cambian Group plc, Anoop now spearheads the financial strategy of Idox.
A depth and breadth of knowledge in the technology, infrastructure, construction, healthcare, and logistics sectors, along with extensive experience in working capital management, IFRS compliance, corporate finance, and investor relations have all helped Anoop lead Idox towards continued financial success.
Jonathan Legdon
Chief Operating Officer
Jonathan is a veteran of the software and technology sector. He joined us in 2019 after steering NGA UK & Ireland through a successful acquisition by Bain Capital, bringing that capacity to lead Idox’s operations.
With his focus on strong customer relationships and eye for product development and sales strategies, the future of Idox is looking ever brighter. That’s because Jonathan brings a proven track record of success to drive growth and expansion at Idox.
Ruth Paterson
Chief Legal and Corporate Officer
A Cambridge graduate with over 14 years of experience as a qualified solicitor in Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales, Ruth navigates Idox through the many legal and compliance demands of the tech sector. She’s kept the company on track through mergers and acquisitions, strategic negotiations, and questions of intellectual property since joining Idox as General Counsel in 2015.
Since then, Ruth has taken on leadership of HR, communications, central services, and our supply chain. This has provided her with the ideal space to fulfil a deep personal and professional commitment to inclusivity and equality in the workplace.
Ian Churchill
Chief Customer Officer
Ian joined us in 2024, bringing a strong track record of success in the software industry: prior to his appointment as CSRO, he led multi-million-pound businesses across numerous sectors, demonstrating his capacity to substantially increase revenue.
Ian’s approach – which focuses on organic growth through broadening product portfolios and strategic acquisitions – has led to significant increases in EBITDA, and he has been instrumental in identifying and integrating acquisitions in collaboration with the senior team. With a robust catalogue of notable achievements and a commitment to Idox’s growth, Ian continues to accelerate profitability for the business both in the UK and internationally.
Trace Durning
Chief People and Culture Officer
Trace’s unique brand of authentic, people-first leadership has been transforming the very nature of Idox’s organisational character since 2024, when she immediately began sculpting our employee proposition and finessing our people, talent and organisational design function.
Trace has a proven record leading multifunctional businesses with a reputation for driving strategic change through a people centric approach to growth, which was developed both in-house and through providing consultancy for large corporate and PE scale-up environments globally, and in arenas as diverse as healthcare, financial services, product development, and beyond. This extraordinary breadth and depth of expertise has revolutionised company culture, which in turn greatly impacts our business growth.
Trace now oversees Organisational Design alongside the operations of People & Talent, Digital Marketing, and Communications – a realisation of her commitment to facilitating meaningful collaboration across the business.
Scott Goodwin
Divisional Director (Land Property and Public Protection)
Scott joined Idox fresh from graduating university with a degree in computing. This means he’s been at the company since 2001, which has granted him a singular depth of knowledge about the needs of the public sector and a fundamental understanding of Idox’s operations.
Avoiding over-technical jargon and instead choosing to include all customers and stakeholders in clear, productive communications, Scott deploys his passion and expertise to direct Regulatory Services, Address Data Solutions, and Exegesis Spatial Data Management towards providing local authorities with the very best services.
Steven Bruce
Divisional Director (Assets)
Steven has been with Idox since 2006, and during that time has climbed the ladder from Senior Developer all the way up to Divisional Director due to his laser-focus on customer engagement, along with his capacity to deliver on even the most challenging of software solutions.
Product development and customer support across Assets are under Steven’s remit, so in turn the Division benefits from his knowledge of both public and private sectors and his commitment to user-centric innovations.
Chris Evans
Divisional Director (Community Solutions)
Our leader of Community Solutions products and services has also been an integral part of the public sector for over two decades. Prior to joining Idox, Chris worked on numerous technical and commercial projects including the development of a groundbreaking algorithmic system designed to calculate personal budgets for children and adults. He was also a key contributor to the calculation of personal budgets for young people with special educational needs in line with the 2014 SEND Reforms.
This positions him uniquely well for a division that’s devoted to fostering social value through its products. Chris always looks for ways to streamline systems, digitise processes, and ultimately make life easier for stakeholders and customers, all so he can deliver this value to the world through Idox.
Alex Wrottesley
Divisional Director (GIS and Geospatial Services)
Alex arrived in 2024 to lead our expanding Geospatial Division, where he has been instrumental in driving growth and advancing our strategic initiatives in the geospatial arena.
A respected voice in the industry, Alex joined Idox from Landmark Information where he led the Geodata team, which was responsible for market-leading mapping and environmental data software and services. Prior to this, Alex spearheaded the Geovation initiative for Ordnance Survey and HM Land Registry, helping hundreds of location data start-ups create, finance, and develop cutting-edge products across property, mobility, energy, and infrastructure markets. His pioneering vision and creative approach fits perfectly with Idox’s commitment to innovating and driving growth through the strategic use of data and technology.
Tim Stringer
Director of Information and Security
We were joined by Tim in 2024 following a dynamic career in information security, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, and data centre operations with Convergence Group and Service Express. He sees the revolutionising of businesses through information security as a vital part of the drive towards sustainable growth and managing infrastructure to deliver real value.
Tim’s philosophy centres around delivering real value, and he’s eager to connect with others in the pursuit of improved business outcomes to facilitate this – as a result, Tim thrives on the exchange of thoughts, experiences, and ideas.
Thérèse Laing
Head of Legal
A University of Strathclyde postgraduate with a legal expertise honed at Addleshaw Goddard LLP, Thérèse became Legal Counsel for Idox in 2019. Since then, she’s led a legal team through a diverse range of challenges including commercial transactions, data protection, intellectual property, and dispute management.
This team was in fact built by Thérèse when she became Managing Legal Counsel only a year after joining Idox, a testament to her success at providing expert legal counsel to board members and key stakeholders across the Group. Nonetheless, she is also a facilitator of Idox Voice, reflecting her consistent championing of diversity, inclusivity, and employee wellbeing in every corner of the company.
Andy Jones
Sales Director
Andy’s focuses include strong client relationships, a commitment to establishing customer needs, and providing a collaborative, inclusive space for his team. These priorities coalesced to create a sales force that continues to push Idox towards significant growth.
Although he’s held senior positions at Capita, Northgate Public Services, Capgemini, and Oracle, Andy is probably most passionate about the public sector. He’s spent years grappling with the complex needs of government and local authorities – he was once part of the team behind new technology delivery models for the UK central government – which has translated to the provision of lasting results to Idox customers through transformative, value-rich solutions.
Kailash Maisekar
Head of Operations
Kailash is the mind behind strategic planning and execution across IT, Engineering, GIS, PMO and business support services. He joined us through the acquisition of CTS Technologies and has spearheaded the elevation of the India team to Executive leadership – not a problem for Kailash, who spent much of his pre-Idox career building scalable teams in India to deliver services to customers globally.
As Head of Operations at our office in Pune, Kailash has built multiple teams, robust processes, and a governance mechanism to ‘do more, with less’, contributing significantly to Idox’s growth and strategy. His philosophy centres around collaborating effectively with stakeholders across the business, ensuring operational efficiency, managing budgets, keeping a sharp eye on local regulatory compliances, and fostering a spirit of collaboration.
Stuart Terheege
Director of Customer Success
Customer success initiatives at Idox are down to Stuart and his team of over 300 support staff and professional services colleagues both in the UK and around the world.
Stuart’s expertise is deeply rooted in consultancy, product development, and successful leadership. Prior to joining Idox in 2019, he played a key part in developing new pricing and revenue models for the UK government, making things smoother for drivers applying for HGV licenses and individuals in need of Blue Badges. Since joining us, he’s spearheaded the creation of a dedicated customer success group, uniting support and professional services to give clients the very best, most seamless journey with Idox.
Rick Hassard
Director of Engineering
Rick joined us in 2019 after the Tascomi acquisition, bringing a 20-year background in pioneering technological development to the innovation and transformation of Idox’s product portfolio.
Rick is adept with both local government and private sectors, and he leverages this knowledge and experience to develop solutions that meet user needs. A firm believer in leadership that encourages all colleagues to flourish, he led the team behind Idox’s migration to the cloud – granting both company and customers access to transformative new technologies.