Altnets appoints commercial director to drive national growth

Brighton-based fibre and connectivity supplier Altnets has appointed Andy Ainsley as commercial director to lead its next phase of expansion across the UK.

Andy brings over 25 years of leadership experience from senior roles at Hexatronic, Neos Networks and AFL. 

His background spans telecoms, energy and law enforcement, giving him a broad perspective on commercial operations, client engagement and strategic development.

In his new role, Andy will oversee business strategy from Altnets’ Brighton headquarters, focusing on strengthening partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and driving innovation. 

He said: “Altnets is a company with real purpose and energy. 

“The combination of its fast-paced culture, strong supplier relationships and commitment to doing things differently immediately resonated with me.

“I’m passionate about helping teams succeed, empowering people to grow, collaborate, and achieve both individually and collectively. 

“It’s an incredible opportunity to continue scaling the business and building solutions that truly serve our customers across telecoms, data centres, and beyond.”

Andy’s appointment supports the company’s wider growth plans as it expands its presence across the UK’s fibre and data centre sectors.

Olly Shepherd, managing director, added: “At such an important stage for the business, we are thrilled to have Andy join the team. 

‘His diversity of skills, leadership style, and industry expertise are ideal for Altnets’ future development. 

“We have high ambitions for 2026, and Andy’s appointment is crucial to laying the foundation for that forthcoming phase of expansion.”

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