Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 31, 2000

Graham Gilbert – Computerland Uk Plc (cpu.l)

GRAHAM GILBERT is the Chairman of ComputerLand UK PLC. After five years with Hewlett-Packard, Graham established ComputerLand UK in 1989, as a franchisee of the US-based ComputerLand. The business started with one office serving the local business community in Nottingham. The business grew successfully, opening a Leicester office in 1991 and a London office in 1995. To help fund further expansion, the company was floated on AIM during 1997, taking ownership for the UK of the ComputerLand brand. During 1998, the company acquired NetMan and KDL, making ComputerLand one of the fastest growing IT companies in the UK. Profile
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