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Leadership That Connects Business and Technology

Strong IT leadership is about more than technical knowledge. It means understanding how a business operates, where technology creates friction and what needs to change to keep people productive.

Uthanda ICT brings business direction and hands-on technical experience together to support clients across managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure and technology consulting.





Leadership Team

Meet Colin McCarthy & Roan Brand

Two complementary leadership roles with one objective: helping clients use technology more effectively, reliably and productively.

Colin McCarthy

Director

Colin McCarthy

Director, Uthanda ICT

Colin provides leadership across Uthanda ICT’s business and client relationships, helping ensure that technology solutions remain grounded in practical business requirements.

His focus is on connecting business needs with dependable IT support, managed services and technology expertise through one trusted partner.

  • Business and client relationship leadership
  • Technology aligned with practical requirements
  • Long-term client partnerships

View Colin on LinkedIn


Roan Brand

Chief Technology Officer

Roan Brand

Chief Technology Officer, Uthanda ICT

Roan brings a deeply practical understanding of IT support and technical operations to his role as Chief Technology Officer.

His progression from hands-on technical support and helpdesk management into technology leadership gives him insight into both everyday user challenges and the broader systems required to support complex client environments.

  • Hands-on technical and support experience
  • Infrastructure and IT operations leadership
  • Technical capability for complex environments

View Roan on LinkedIn


Complementary Leadership

Business Requirements Meet Technical Delivery

Effective IT support needs both perspectives. The technology has to work, but it also has to make sense for the organisation using it.


Business Perspective

Understand what the organisation is trying to achieve, where technology is creating friction and which priorities matter most.



Technical Perspective

Understand the systems, infrastructure, cloud platforms, security requirements and support processes needed for dependable IT.



One Joined-Up Approach

Bring the two perspectives together so recommendations are technically sound, commercially sensible and appropriate for the way the client operates.



How We Lead

Productive IT Starts with Understanding the Client

Uthanda ICT’s mantra is “Enable our clients through productive IT”. That means looking beyond individual products or technical issues and understanding what the technology needs to do for the business.

The approach is built around practical decision-making, professional service and technology that can be properly supported over the long term.



Leadership Principles

What Guides the Approach

  • Understand the business before recommending technology
  • Use proven, supportable solutions
  • Take responsibility for the work
  • Escalate when broader expertise is required
  • Plan beyond the immediate IT problem


Frequently Asked Questions

About the Uthanda ICT Leadership Team

Who leads Uthanda ICT?

Uthanda ICT’s leadership featured on this page consists of Colin McCarthy, Director, and Roan Brand, Chief Technology Officer.

What is Colin McCarthy’s role at Uthanda ICT?

Colin McCarthy is a Director at Uthanda ICT and provides leadership across the business and its client relationships.

What is Roan Brand’s role at Uthanda ICT?

Roan Brand is Chief Technology Officer at Uthanda ICT. His background at the company includes technical support and helpdesk management before progressing into technology leadership.

How do the leadership roles complement each other?

The two roles bring together business direction and technical leadership, helping Uthanda ICT align technology decisions with practical client requirements.

Can I connect with Colin and Roan on LinkedIn?

Yes. Links to both Colin McCarthy and Roan Brand’s LinkedIn profiles are provided in their profiles above.



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