Paul Walsh

Chief Executive Officer

Jean-Baptiste Rancon

Chief Financial Officer

Jean-Baptiste joined TREND Networks in May 2023 and is a highly experienced CFO. He is responsible for Global Finance and IT functions at TREND, joining us from Portals International, a UK manufacturing company with operations in the UK and Europe. Prior to Portals, Jean-Baptiste held senior roles at De La Rue, as well as at Morgan Stanley in London. Jean Baptiste has a Master’s degree in Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Paris in France as well as a BFP qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.

Mike Grindele

Vice President of Sales in North America

Mike joined TREND Networks in 2020 and is responsible for Sales and Operations in North America. Residing in Dallas, Texas, Mike began his career in IT with EDS in the 1990’s, when LAN network testing was in it’s infancy. Prior to joining TREND Networks, Mike spent 19 years with Fluke Networks leading the Sales and Operations teams in North America.

John Richardson

HR Director

John is an accomplished HR professional with a wealth of experience in developing and implementing strategic people solutions. With a career spanning various industries, he has a proven track record of driving organisational success through talent management, leadership development, and cultural transformation. John joined as a key member of the TREND Networks team in 2024 and focuses on fostering a dynamic and supportive workplace that empowers employees to thrive and deliver exceptional results.

Tim Widdershoven

International Sales Director

Tim joined TREND Networks in 2014 and was responsible for Marketing globally until September 2022 when he transitioned into the role of International Sales Director. Tim and his team cover a wide area and are responsible for sales in the UK, France, Europe (excluding the DACH region), Latin America, Australia and Asia. Prior to TREND Networks Tim was with ITW for 15 years.

Steve Slyne

Marketing Director

Steve joined TREND in 2015 as Market Manager, bringing a wealth of expertise in Voice of Customer (VOC) insights. Over the years, he has successfully delivered numerous projects worldwide, ensuring market needs and feedback were seamlessly integrated across multiple touchpoints. As his role evolved, Steve transitioned into Customer Experience and later became Marketing Director, where he now leads the teams driving TREND Networks’ marketing and customer service efforts.

Peter Kent

Development Director

Peter joined Trend Communications in 1996 which was later acquired by IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC. He is now responsible for TREND Networks Product Development. Peter has 24 years’ experience in product development and software engineering.