About SpeedLink

David McMillen

Founder & Managing Director - Dave's background includes many years in the transport and airline industry with extensive experience in sales & marketing, operations and strategic planning. Past companies include Best Express Kamloops, BC; Phoenix Truck & Crane Vancouver, BC and WestJet Airlines Calgary, AB. Dave also enjoys inflicting country music on the rest of the team when he's in the office. His motto is: "I own the radio, I get to choose the tunes!"

Joana Reis

Customer Services - Joana is the most recent member to join the SpeedLink family. Before deciding to move to the United Kingdom from Portugal, Joana graduated in Business Communication and took an Internship at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Joana brings 8 years of experience in the customer service industry and 3 in the secretarial industry. Joana’s last job, before joining SpeedLink was as a secretary and PA to the Director of a major Debt Collection Agency in Portugal. Joana also speaks several languages making her SpeedLink's resident linguist. None of us owe her any lunch money either due to her past experience as a debt collector.

Sue Higgs

Sue joined the SpeedLink family this Spring, she previously worked in sales for an online jewelry company. Before that she worked for a major Allergy Charity the Anaphylaxis Campaign in various roles starting on the helpline and then moving into Marketing to develop the role with the Charity. This progressed to becoming the Advertising and Events manager. She spent some years working abroad in Belgium and the Middle East. Once settled back in the UK Sue became a very keen gardener especially growing organic vegetables for the kitchen.

Joanne McMillen

Co-Founder & Director of Finance - Joanne brings close to 25 years of business management experience to SpeedLink. Joanne previously owned and managed a commercial and residential cleaning business for many years. She brings business management, financial control and recruitment experience to her post as well as an excellent approach to customer service. Joanne has studied to keep abreast of current taxation and employee related issues, and works closely with the rest of the directors to ensure that the financial side of the business runs in the most efficient manner possible. She also likes to turn off Dal's heater at lunchtime almost everyday. Even in summer.

Colin Ackehurst

Driver Recruitment & Customer Services - After leaving school Colin started out as a trainee motor engineer for a Vauxhall main dealer. He also gained experience in the cost office and sales departments before assisting in the setting up and running one of the first Vauxhall Car Rental sites in the UK. He was with the Wisden magazine under various owners for nearly 20 years. He also spent a short time working on a freelance basis in the cricket, sport and leisure markets before joining SpeedLink. Colin is also affectionately know as 'Granddad' as he's the most 'senior' member of the team.

Andrea Moggach

Accounts - Andrea has been with SpeedLink many years and has had great success in helping to maintain the company's financial well-being. Andrea is fully accredited with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. She also brings a cheerful smile to her post each and every time she's in the office. Andrea also enjoys hot drinks made by her colleagues during breaks - except from Dave. And she won't tell him why either.

Julie Paes

Accounts Payable - Julie has recently joined SpeedLink as our AP clerk. Julie brings a wealth of experience and financial acumen to her role. Past experience includes an high-level account position at Oracle UK. Julie is too new at SpeedLink to have any vices. Yet.