Gary Lamb joined Manx Telecom in October 2011 as Chief Financial Officer and, in July 2015, was promoted to Chief Executive Officer.  Gary has led the company through a London Stock Exchange listing and a subsequent delisting and sale to Basalt Infrastructure.  Gary is passionate about delivering the company’s vision to be the first choice for our customers, best choice for our community and environment.

In addition, Gary holds senior roles with other leading companies based on the Island. He is Chair of Strix Group plc, a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of kettle safety controls and water filtration, and Non-Executive Founder Director of Bladon Micro Turbine Ltd, specialists in microturbine technology design and manufacture. 

Gary is a Board member of Digital Isle of Man, delivering a strategy to support sustainable economic growth and establishing the Isle of Man as a centre for excellence and innovation for digital industries. He is also Chair of Motiv8, an established local charity which supports individuals and families who are impacted by various addictions.

Iarla joined Manx Telecom in November 2018 having previously held the position of Group Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary of IAC LLP, a private equity owned Global Aviation refurbishment company. Iarla has a wide range of global telecommunications experience having held various senior Finance Director positions at Vodafone, Cable & Wireless and Digicel. Iarla is a qualified accountant (ACCA).

Hugo joined Manx Telecom in January 2022, moving from his native South Africa where he held a number of senior leadership positions, including Chief Technology and Systems Officer with Telkom’s wholesale and networks division, Openserve and, most recently, Managing Executive for Mobile Networks in Telkom’s consumer division. With more than 20 years’ experience in the telecoms industry, Hugo began his career after graduating with a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Johannesburg.