Meet the Exponential-e Leadership Team

Lee Wade

Lee holds a Masters degree in Econometrics from UCL and is an IT/IP specialist with 25+ years' experience in the Internet/Managed Services sector. Prior to founding Exponential-e, Lee worked for corporations such as McDonnell Douglas, Hutchison Whampoa and BP. He later focused on corporate turnarounds in the communications sector. In his last two roles before founding Exponential-e, Lee was responsible for the successful transformations of two Service Providers prior to their sale.

As an advocate of innovation, Lee has lectured extensively on the subject. He is passionate about the monetisation of innovative services as the main driver for organic growth. Exponential-e’s own strapline ‘Applied Innovation’ is more than just a marketing platitude and is a testament to his belief that innovation should be at the core of every business.

Lee is also an ardent supporter of learning and career development. He set up his first training academies 26 years ago and today, Exponential-e has carried on with that learning & development tradition with multiple training academies, apprenticeship schemes, management training and our own MBA Programme - all fully funded by Exponential-e.

When not at his desk, Lee enjoys cooking, haute-cuisine, a glass of fine burgundy wine, fishing and gardening.

Mukesh Bavisi

Mukesh holds a degree in engineering from Brunel University and has over 30 years’ experience in the IT industry.

Since stepping into the role of Managing Director in 2012, following his tenure as Operations Director, he has been part of Exponential-e’s journey from an ISP to a full-scale Managed Service Provider and emerging Systems Integrator. His focus has been on learning, growing, and working alongside his team to expand the company’s full-stack IT services through strategic partnerships, innovation, and new market opportunities. He remains eager to learn and adapt, ensuring Exponential-e continues to support businesses in navigating an evolving digital landscape.

Mukesh has always believed that success is achieved through persistence and teamwork. Previously named one of the "Forty Under 40" telecoms executives to watch by Global Telecoms Business, he sees this as reflective of the great teams he has been fortunate to work with, and values authenticity, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a positive impact above all else. As such, he remains passionate about helping others, whether that involves mentoring young talent, supporting colleagues, or working with customers to find solutions that genuinely make a difference.

Mukesh's interest in technology extends outside of work. In his spare time, he can often be found tinkering at home with electronics projects, as well spending time with his family.

Chris Christou

Chris is an accomplished Engineering Director and a member of the Board of Exponential-e, bringing over 20 years of experience leading high-performing teams to develop innovative and scalable technology solutions. With a strong background in network engineering and a passion for solving complex technical challenges, Chris has consistently delivered results that drive business growth and enhance customer experiences.

In his dual role as Director of Engineering and Board Member at Exponential-e, Chris oversees the end-to-end engineering process, including programme delivery, infrastructure platforms, service support, and quality assurance. He is recognized for fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Under his leadership, the Exponential-e engineering function has evolved into a reliable, capable, and high-performing department delivering IT outsourcing solutions across multiple sectors and verticals. Chris remains committed to continuous improvement and is ambitious about providing the best possible service to Exponential-e's customers.

Earlier in his career, Chris built a strong foundation in networking and telecommunications. He began as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) trainer, mentoring aspiring networking professionals and sharing his expertise. He then worked as a network engineer for a leading Internet Service Provider, gaining hands-on experience in designing and maintaining critical network infrastructures. Later, Chris advanced to a senior networking consultant role at Cisilion, a Cisco Platinum Partner, where he delivered strategic solutions for enterprise clients, specializing in complex network architectures and high-performance systems. These experiences have equipped Chris with a deep technical understanding and a customer-centric approach, which continue to shape his leadership style today.

Outside of work, Chris stays active through a variety of sports, including skiing, football, and swimming. He also enjoys traveling to new destinations and spending quality time with his family.

Henry Pepperall

Henry joined Exponential-e as Chief Financial Officer in 2017 and is a board member, reporting to CEO Lee Wade. Henry brings with him more than 30 years' experience across a range of sectors, having worked at organisations including Vauxhall Motors, Jamie Oliver, Electrolux Foodservice, and Electrolux Floorcare. Following this, he specialised in ICT at Kelway, supporting their shareholders with the MBO and inbound investment by US based VAR, CDW.

Henry has enabled Exponential-e to complete two acquisitions (Vysiion and Xpertex) to date, as well as two share buy-back programmes. As CFO, he offers an objective evaluation of all investment decisions, ensuring our portfolio of solutions and managed services continues to deliver the precise outcomes demanded by our customers. In addition, Henry leads the Finance and Procurement teams, maintaining financial and supply chain operations that enhance value for our stakeholders and support the growth ambitions of the business.

Simon Acott

Simon joined Exponential-e as Director of Sales in 2006, subsequently taking the business to £25m p.a. As a member of the Board of Directors, he has focused on driving larger partnerships, supporting Channel and the commercial development of the wider business.

Simon now applies his experience and expertise to ensure the success of the partnership between Vysiion and Exponential-e to ensure both businesses maximise their potential, providing teams with hands-on support and guidance to leverage their combined experience, expertise, and service wraps, optimising customer outcomes and developing opportunities for the most challenging, innovative projects. All this draws directly on Simon’s extensive experience in the Communications Services industry, having previously worked for companies including Enron, British Gas, NTL, Viatel, and The Cloud.

Simon has three children and enjoys cycling and swimming outside of work. He gained his pilot’s licence at the age of 19.

David Edo

David holds a Masters' degree in Telecommunications Engineering, an MBA and has over 20+ years' experience in the telecommunications and IT industry.

As Director of Products and Commercial Management, David's key objective is driving revenue and margin growth. He is responsible for planning, launching and in-life management of Exponential-e's Products and Services portfolio, pricing strategies, and the commercial management of large contracts.

Joining Exponential-e more than 15+ years ago, David has been instrumental in Exponential-e's evolution, expanding the portfolio from a connectivity provider to a managed ICT services provider, spanning Connectivity, Voice, Unified Communications, Cloud and Hosting, and Cyber Security Services.

Jonathan Bridges

Jonathan’s career has spanned 24 years at multiple global system integrators, with a deep focus on driving innovation through the leverage of leading-edge Cloud solutions. His passion is helping customers harness leading-edge technologies to maintain their agility in rapidly changing markets. At Exponential-e, Jonathan leads our front-end business focus, covering Cloud, Managed Services, Apps & Data, Unified Communications, and Security, while also serving as part of the Executive team to ensure tight alignment between customers and leadership. His core focus is providing customers with the support they need to drive their digital transformation strategies, moving beyond the immediate challenges to encompass the wider business and technology landscapes, and the latest opportunities for truly transformative outcomes.