Gary Kemp
Managing Director

Gary started in B2B sales and marketing over 20 years ago and quickly discovered the benefits of data-driven direct communications. With experience in direct and database marketing from both client and agency perspectives, Gary's career encompasses roles at Sun Microsystems, Bull Information Systems and Xerox with stints in agency environments at PBA and Romtec.

A qualified and experienced technology marketer, Gary launched Connection2 with vision to provide a professional level of service with quality at it's heart. And a determination to provide genuine career development opportunities for staff and positive, measurable results for clients.

Gary is a Fellow of the Institute of Direct Marketing, has been elected to the DMA Contact Centre & Telemarketing Council and also serves on the DMA B2B Committee. He is committed to continuous improvement and lifelong learning.

Thomas is a seasoned professional with 25 years experience in sales and marketing roles in major IT / Telecom vendors including Sun Microsystems, Bull, Informix and Northern Telecom.

His "can do, will do" attitude fits very well for today's business model and is backed by vast experience, in particular working on pan-European programs / campaigns -especially in the Business Development / Partners arena - ISV's, Resellers and Distributors.

Another keen sailor and sportsman, who also cycles for charity (British Heart Foundation) on a regular basis, he brings a huge amount of energy and commitment to the C2 team.

Andy Gilbert
Account Director

Like Gary, Andy is a seasoned technology marketer with experience of life on both the client and agency side of the fence.

Most recently, he was 5 years at Unisys in various roles in Europe and the US culminating in a role as EMEA Marketing Director for Unisys' Global Network Services division.

Prior to joining Unisys, he worked with Gary at Bull Information Systems as a Direct Marketing consultant and later as UK & Ireland Services Marketing Manager.

A graduate of the first Institute of Direct Marketing diploma course in 1983, Andy worked 5 years in account management and business development for Euro RSCG Direct before turning gamekeeper on the client side.

As well as attracting new clients to the agency, Andy is responsible for the development and marketing of the agency and this website (so if you don't like it, you know who to call).

Based in our Reading / UK offices, Alex is a native Austrian with Italian flair (he lived there for many years) to him and heads up the Client Services Team in the UK and Ireland.

Having joined Connection2 in 2001 from Intel, where he worked on the European Partner program, Alex has an IDM diploma to his name and uses his European roots when working on multinational campaigns for a variety of major IT clients.

A keen sailor, Alex has spent several years as a professional instructor and brings the focus and dedication from this sport into the company.

Alex is responsible for the "on time, on budget" delivery of all client campaigns and keeps a keen eye on the holy grail of ROI for our clients

A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Deb’s career spans 30+ years in sales and marketing roles for the likes of - Breakthrough Software, Radium Software, Computer Associates and Extended Systems.

In 1997 she founded DJM Sales & Marketing in Boise, Idaho, famous for its potatoes, but also for having one of the fastest high tech growth rates in the U.S. DJM customers include Jetstream Communications and Sun Microsystems, where the Sun Co-Marketing Programs office was built and maintained for 7 years. DJM has grown into a highly recognized, award winning business with a professional staff of 28. Deb’s efforts have been recognized by several local and national organizations including:

- 2002 Business Woman of the Year, The National Association of Women Business Owners
- 2007 Recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan Award for business excellence in workplace flexibility

On a personal note, Deb enjoys spending time with her family and an active lifestyle that includes boating, water and snow skiing.

Based in our Dublin office, Brid manages client activity for Connection2 including management of the multi-lingual tele-services team. We call them tele-services as they do far more than just outbound telemarketing, handling inbound, email administration and vetting of prospective members.

Brid graduated from the University of Limerick with a degree in European Studies and German, and a Diploma in Business Studies. During this time, she spent a year studying and living in Germany.

Brid joined Sun Microsystems in June 1997 to manage the Sun iForce Partner Program, and subsequently joined Connection2 in September 1998 at the launch of the Dublin office.