Off the pitch and into the boardroom

Rugby league ‘Hall of Famer’, Paul Sculthorpe MBE,  joins dbfb to expand UK reach

We’re thrilled to announce that rugby league legend Paul Sculthorpe MBE has joined dbfb as a Director. With his impressive career as a former Warrington, St Helens, and Great Britain captain, Paul is set to lead our ambitious commercial expansion plans, including the launch of a new business base in Greater Manchester.

Paul brings an extensive network of contacts from the rugby league and business worlds. Leveraging his connections and experience, he will help us strengthen our presence across the M62 corridor and the UK.

With 26 years of delivering innovative telecoms and managed IT services, dbfb is ideally positioned to support businesses across the region.

Joining Paul is Paige-Elise Harrison, our newly appointed Head of Sales for the Northern region. With her business development expertise, Paige-Elise will work alongside Paul to drive our growth and connect with even more businesses.

Simon Pickering, our Managing Director, shared his excitement about these appointments:

“We’re delighted to welcome Paul and Paige-Elise to the dbfb team. They understand that our tailored approach, exceptional customer service, and bespoke solutions for businesses are at the heart of what we do. Together, they’ll play a vital role in our next phase of growth, including opening our new Manchester office.”

Manchester’s thriving £5 billion digital ecosystem, home to over 10,000 digital and tech businesses, is the perfect location for our expansion. Paul and Paige-Elise will champion our transformative solutions and deliver the exceptional service we’re known for to businesses across the area.”

Simon added: “Having known Paul for over 15 years, I couldn’t be more thrilled that he’s joining our board to drive business growth and operational excellence. Paul’s passion for winning will inspire our team and attract new customers. His strong principles align perfectly with dbfb’s values, especially our commitment to giving back to local communities and investing in the rugby league game. Together, we’ll grow our business and make a positive impact.”

Paul said, “I’ve been good friends with Simon for a long time and have always admired his passion for the industry. Joining dbfb, a winning team with a people-first ethos, was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. I’m excited to introduce dbfb to businesses in Greater Manchester and beyond.”

Our expansion allows us to deliver bespoke, future-proof managed services that combine telecoms and IT solutions to help businesses stay connected and competitive.

Paige-Elise Harrison shared her enthusiasm, “dbfb’s people-focused approach and commitment to delivering amazing communications solutions drew me to the business. I’m thrilled to be part of this exciting chapter and to help businesses in Greater Manchester and beyond thrive with tailored solutions that empower their communications.”

This is just the beginning of an exciting journey for dbfb. We’re bringing our industry-leading telecom and IT solutions to more businesses across Greater Manchester and the M62 corridor. In an industry often criticised for poor service, we stand out by prioritising flexibility, tailored services, and customer-first support. Our dedication to first-time resolution means we stay on the line until every problem is solved.

Welcome to the next chapter of dbfb’s growth. We’re excited to help even more businesses succeed.