Executive Team

Lloyd Hopkins , Founder and CEO

In 1996 Lloyd founded Interlink Software. As Chief Executive Officer, Lloyd has more than 18 years of experience in enterprise systems management. Lloyd is a key contributor to the company strategy and product direction. Lloyd has taken Interlink Software from inception, to a provider of high quality products, services, and support. Today Interlink Software provides 24x7 support to customers throughout Europe, the USA, and Asia/Pacific. Prior to heading Interlink Software, Lloyd played a key role in the deployment of the “manage by service” initiative at one of the UK’s largest retail banks. With responsibility for user liaison, solution design, and the ultimate delivery into production, Lloyd was a pioneer in the area of Business Service Delivery.

Colin Griffiths, Founder and CTO

In 1996, Colin Griffiths co-founded Interlink Software with Lloyd Hopkins. As the Chief Technology Officer, Colin guides the technology vision, as well as overseeing product development. With 20 years of experience in the field of technology, Colin worked in software engineering roles at Candle Corporation, and Barclays Bank prior to Interlink Software. Colin’s professional expertise includes systems and network management, software design and development, software engineering, systems programming, and advanced communications design and implementation. Working in one of the UK’s largest data centres, Colin was responsible for deployment and support of remote operations and mainframe automation software.

Grant Glading, Sales and Marketing, Worldwide

Grant has an extensive background in technical, development, corporate sales and product marketing areas. Responsible for managing strategic accounts, launching the Interlink Software customer steering group, strengthening alliances with industry partners, and building the Interlink Software customer base. Grant spent 5 years in various roles at BMC Software (formerly Boole & Babbage) where he managed the PATROL Enterprise Manager development team responsible for integration products such as PATROL, SNMP, Remedy, SunMC, and ServiceCenter integrations. Before his development role Grant worked in field marketing promoting the COMMAND/POST product line throughout Europe. Prior to BMC Software, Grant worked for MAXM Systems where he held several positions including Systems Engineer, Pre-sales consultant, and sales executive.

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Barry Hopkins, US Operations and Administration

Barry joined Interlink Software in March 2003, bringing over 36 years of experience in technology sales and marketing. Barry is responsible for the operations and general administration of the US company, Interlink Software, Inc. Prior to joining Interlink Software Barry spent three and a half years in business management and field operations consulting with a major corporation in the UK. He has over 33 years experience as President & CEO during his career, including CEO of a successful technology start-up specializing in products for the commercial travel industry.