Iain Bland

Beginning his career in office supplies sales (1996), quickly transitioning to leadership roles in software and services. In 2005, he acquired the struggling Paragon Data Services (<£250k turnover) and spearheaded its growth.

In 2008, he expanded the business further by acquiring a public address and background music systems provider to add to the multi-disciplined service package.

Iain has fostered a culture of success throughout the company and also been responsible for creating a real awareness of the PDS brand and the services the company offers. Under his leadership, the business has grown significantly, securing contracts with well-recognized blue-chip and FTSE 250 clients across the UK and into Europe

PDS is now part of the 24-7 Group of companies delivering a wide variety of services to the Logistics, Distribution, Manufacturing, Retail and Transport sectors which include M&E projects, Facilities Management, Steel Fabrication, Fit Out, Renewables, Network Cabling, Fire Systems and Access Control.

Outside of work, Iain’s interests include spending time with his family, anything music related, watching Leeds United and travelling.

Iain was the winner of Hull Daily Mail Young Business Person of the Year Award in 2010.

In 2013 Iain was named as one of Yorkshire Insider Magazine’s ‘Ones to Watch’ in 2013