Our team

Giles Welch, CEO

Giles Welch founded Limehouse Group in 1998 as a full-service media agency, providing design and editorial management for clients. Whilst building his media company, Welch recognized a gap in the market for a software solution to streamline document creation, publishing and stakeholder engagement. As a result, he initiated and managed the launch of Limehouse Software, an additional division of Limehouse Group. Welch sold the design and media divisions of Limehouse Group in November 2006 while retaining control of the software function and bringing in additional investment to support its growth. Welch has since overseen the expansion of Limehouse Software into the USA, with the addition of three offices across the country. Welch’s future plans for Limehouse Software are to continue to increase market share within local and central governments, expand its reach into the private sector, build its new media side and continue its growth in the United States.

Colin Mackenzie, CIO

Colin Mackenzie joined Limehouse Software in December 2005. Prior to joining Limehouse Software, Mackenzie spent four years managing his own consultancy company Electronic Media Consultants Ltd (EMCL), where he was commissioned to conduct data analysis, system design, consultancy and development tasks. EMCL particularly worked with companies involved in document computing or those using XML for information exchange, for example, in order to meet e-Government initiatives.

Sandy Calabrese, Vice President & General Manager

Sandy Porter Calabrese brings more than 15 years of sales, marketing and operations experience to her position as VPGM for Limehouse Software, Inc. She is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to generate near- and long-term revenue, as well as overseeing North America operations. Prior to joining Limehouse, Porter Calabrese worked with both established corporate 100 companies and fast-paced start-up operations. Most recently she was vice president of sales and marketing for Proximities, Inc., a start-up RFID technology company. She also was director of marketing for Sensormatic Electronics Corp., a multi-billion dollar manufacturer of electronic security hardware, software and services.

John Welch, Finance Director

John Welch has been Limehouse Software’s finance director since the company's inception. John’s skills encompass all aspects of corporate management, business analysis and day-to-day control of budget requirements. As finance director John is responsible for budgeting, cash-flow management, purchasing and investment. In 1972 John started a printing and publishing company, sold it in 1987 to Robert Maxwell and has since invested in several companies. His successful track record of managing finance, IT systems and of exploiting infrastructure to achieve increased turnover and profits, have made him a highly valued member of the Limehouse management team.

Dade Gaylord, Training and Support Manager

Dade Gaylord has more than nine years of IT training and technical support with clients in both the government and corporate sectors.  As the training and support manager for Limehouse Software U.S., he is responsible for delivering implementation training and product support for new and existing customers. Prior to joining Limehouse, Gaylord was a trainer for EDS (Electronic Data Systems). He also served as an IT implementation project manager for the U.S. Olympic Committee