We are delighted to announce the appointment of John Anthony Dale as Managing Director of Clipeum IT Group, a significant milestone for our company. With over 30 years of experience in the defence and information security sector, John brings deep strategic insight and leadership to guide our continued growth.
A Proven Leader with Defence-Grade Expertise
John’s career began as a software engineer specialising in computer-aided design and underwater weapon systems at Marconi, designing and programming torpedoes. From those technically demanding beginnings, he has evolved into a veteran CEO and transformation specialist with proven success in business turnaround, portfolio growth, and international client management.
His skillset covers:
- Business transformation and change management
- Programme and product portfolio management
- Client relationship development and international marketing
- Building and motivating multi-disciplinary teams
John is also known for his integrity, resilience under pressure, and a pragmatic leadership style maintaining high performance even in complex environments.
Board Reaction: Confident and Inspired
The Clipeum IT Group Board, with over 200 years of combined leadership experience across firms like Vodafone, Deloitte, Babcock, and Mazars, are energised by John’s appointment. Their collective vision of investing in highly capable talent aligns perfectly with John’s reputation for delivering structured, scalable growth while preserving company culture.
Board members view John’s appointment as a clear signal of our ambition: to continue building an interlocking ecosystem of IT services, cyber capability, and client-focused growth.
What John Brings to Clipeum
John joins at a pivotal moment in Clipeum’s journey. As founding ambitions converge with strategic acquisitions and service expansion, his leadership will enable:
- Expansion of secure, managed IT services across Onyx IT, React CP, and other Group companies
- Cybersecurity-first mindset, leveraging his defence-sector credibility to elevate standards for SMB clients
- M&A and growth capability, ensuring integration of newly acquired companies preserves legacy while accelerating maturity
- Client-centric governance, enhancing continuity and trust with loyal clients, employees, and company founders
A Personal Note from John Dale
“I am delighted to be appointed Managing Director of Clipeum IT Group. My focus will be on combining robust cyber resilience with service excellence, empowering our companies to deliver more value and secure solutions for our clients.”
John’s appointment underscores Clipeum’s belief in purpose-driven leadership, where technical expertise, business acumen and integrity come together to serve our clients with unwavering excellence.
Looking Ahead
With John at the helm, Clipeum IT Group is positioned for both consolidation and expansion. Our mission remains: partner with and/or acquire mature UK IT businesses, maintain their legacy, and deliver exponential growth through strategic leadership and cybersecurity excellence.
We look forward to the next chapter under John’s leadership—and to strengthening our reputation as a trusted, secure services partner across the UK SME landscape.