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dbfb appoints rugby league icon to expand UK reach

Rugby league legend Paul Sculthorpe MBE has joined industry-leading telecoms and IT managed service provider dbfb as a director of the company.

To drive business growth, dbfb announced that the former Warrington, St Helens, and Great Britain captain will spearhead the company’s ambitious commercial expansion plans, including the launch of a new business base in Greater Manchester.

He hopes to utilise his extensive network of contacts throughout the rugby league and business world to expand dbfb’s presence further across the UK. With 26 years of service, dbfb is renowned for its innovative telecoms and managed IT services and is well-positioned to serve businesses across the region.

Joining Sculthorpe is Paige-Elise Harrison (pictured centre), an experienced business development professional, who has been newly appointed as dbfb’s head of sales for the Northern region.

Simon Pickering (pictured left), managing director of dbfb, highlighted how Sculthorpe’s winning mentality makes him ideal to lead dbfb’s Northern team as the company continues to grow.

He said: “I am delighted to welcome Paul and Paige-Elise to team dbfb. They understand that our tailored approach, exceptional customer service, and bespoke solutions for businesses are at the heart of what we do. Together, they will be instrumental in driving the next phase of our growth, including our new Manchester office.

“The city is home to a thriving £5 billion digital ecosystem with more than 10,000 digital and tech businesses, making it the ideal location for us to expand our presence. With their combined expertise and network of connections, Paul and Paige-Elise will showcase our transformative solutions, and service, to businesses across the area.”

Paul Sculthorpe MBE (pictured right) said: “I’ve been good friends with Simon for a long while, and I love his passion for the industry. I know what it’s like to be part of a winning team, so the opportunity to join dbfb and help expand the business, particularly in a region close to my heart, was too good to pass up. I look forward to introducing dbfb to the business community in Greater Manchester and across the region.”

The company’s expansion will allow dbfb to deliver bespoke, future-proof managed services, combining telecom and IT solutions that help businesses stay connected and competitive.

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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