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The Outside Help Team

Together, we’re not just a team, we are a family of professionals dedicated to offering secure, innovative IT support and solutions, ensuring your business is equipped for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. 

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Outside Help Family

At Outside Help, we pride ourselves on being a ‘people-first’ company. Our exceptional team brings extensive technical expertise and top-notch IT Managed Services, freeing you to focus on your core business. We’re committed to providing IT services, strategic advice, training, and guidance, all aimed at boosting your operations. Our goal is to craft and implement tailored, reliable solutions that truly benefit your business.

If you have any questions, we’re here to help, so please feel free to get in touch!

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Chris Ashton

Managing Director

Chris is a seasoned expert in Project and Programme Management, with a comprehensive 30-year background in IT and a specific focus on delivering top-tier IT professional services within London’s dynamic financial sector over the last two decades. His influential role in spearheading global business transformation programmes has delivered significant value to leading firms, including the London Metal Exchange, Royal Bank of Scotland, Citi, Merrill Lynch, BlackRock, and AVIVA. His proficiency spans a variety of sectors, including B2B, banking, insurance, technology, telecoms, and consulting, making him a well-rounded specialist.

At Outside Help, Chris employs his extensive commercial knowledge to be your foremost point of contact and support, ensuring a smooth and enriching engagement from start to finish.

Fun Facts:

Originating from Australia, Chris has a fondness for cricket during the summertime, a testament to his attempt at embracing sports.

Valuing the importance of work-life balance, Chris’s leisure time is dedicated to family, embodying his belief in maintaining a healthy equilibrium between professional ambition and personal well-being.

STUART BOYALL

Finance Director

Stuart is a seasoned technology expert with nearly 30 years of experience at firms like ETrading Software, HSBC, and Natwest Markets. His career has been marked by helping organisations and individuals tackle complex technical challenges, showcasing his deep expertise and dedication.

Known for his exceptional attention to detail, Stuart is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations, ensuring experiences that go beyond the norm.

Now in a project management role, he stays engaged with the latest technology and industry standards, keeping him at the cutting edge of innovation.

Fun Facts:

Organisation is a key trait for Stuart, affecting both his work and personal life, amusing and sometimes vexing his friends and family.

A passionate traveller and motorsports enthusiast, Stuart enjoys blending his love for travel with the excitement of Formula 1, creating memorable adventures.

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Russel Arthey

Chief Technology Officer

With over two decades of experience, predominantly in financial services in the City of London, Russel is a seasoned Technical Architect with a focus on Digital Workplace, End-User Computing, Microsoft 365, Mobility, and Security.

His expertise has been instrumental in leading technology projects and crafting strategies for major multinational firms such as Barclays, ABN Amro, Daiwa Capital Markets, Rabobank, London Stock Exchange, London Metal Exchange, and PwC.

Fun Facts:

Russel is an old school IT enthusiast who thrives on exploring new technologies.

Outside work, he enjoys gardening, daydreaming about travel, running, and watching Formula 1, balancing his tech passions with outdoor activities and family time.

Lisa Munday

Office Manager

Lisa began her professional journey in the City at Lloyds of London, later venturing into the Foreign Exchange sphere. Renowned for her high level of organisation and practicality, Lisa excels as an Office Manager at Outside Help, providing invaluable support to the team.

Fun Facts:

Lisa tied the knot with Adam in 1992 and is the proud mother of two daughters.

She relishes a glass of Provence Rosé or Gavi di Gavi while enjoying cuddles with her new Shih Tzu puppy, Luther (Vandross), carrying on the legacy of her beloved 15-year-old Shih Tzu, Mutley.

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DOMINIC SPICER​

Apprentice Desktop Support Technician

Dom embarked on his quest for a technology career straight after school. At Outside Help, he’s nearly completed a Level 3 digital communication technician Government programme, laying the foundation for a promising career in desktop/cloud technology.

In his role, Dom will visit clients, offer technical support, and IT services, pinpointing and diagnosing issues and applying security policies to desktop environments.

Fun Facts:

A sports enthusiast, Dom enjoys football, cricket, and a variety of other sports.

His passion extends to gaming, where his curiosity about the technology that powers gaming has been a long-standing interest.

Nisha Arthey

Account Manager
Project Manager - Client Onboarding

Nisha brings over two decades of experience to her role as a Senior Project Manager. Known for her well-structured and friendly approach, she has led teams to success in technology projects for global entities such as Merrill Lynch, Blackrock, ABN Amro, Trading Screen, Metropolitan Police, and Royal Bank of Scotland.

Fun Facts:

As a highly organised mother of two daughters, Nisha is a firm believer in the power of lists for getting things done.

Her cardamom and rose cake recipe has earned accolades and was published, showcasing her culinary talent. Additionally, her active participation in the British Sugarcraft Guild reflects her eagerness to enhance her baking skills continuously.

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Jack Matthews

Account Manager
Project Manager - Client Onboarding

Jack’s IT career spans 10 years, progressing from Project Support to a Project Manager role. He’s contributed across various sectors – Fintech, Hospitality, and Facilities Management, with notable engagements at The Royal Bank of Scotland, The London Metal Exchange, KONE, and Bourne Leisure.

Fun Facts:

Keeping fit is a priority for Jack, particularly through boxing, his main sporting passion.

Away from the gym, Jack’s interests shift to the latest fashion trends or enjoying countryside walks in Hertfordshire with his American Bulldog.

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