Julie Pickersgill is operations director of Advanced Digital Dynamics (ADD) - a global IT distributor specialising in computer hardware and data destruction. Based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, ADD’s client portfolio spans small and medium businesses, global blue chip companies, NHS Trusts, local authorities and police forces throughout the UK. Julie joined ADD when it was a small concern in Goole with three people and a £300k turnover. In just over six years - and against a challenging financial backdrop - she has transformed it to a £3.4m turnover business employing a 20-strong team.