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, VP Sales and Marketing, Worldwide

VP of Sales and Marketing Grant joined Interlink Software in April 2001. He has an extensive background in technical, development, and product marketing areas. Responsible for launching the Interlink Software user forum, 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 various 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.

Graeme Waugh, VP Sales, North America and Asia Pacific

As Interlink's Vice President of Sales for the Americas and Asia Pacific Graeme is responsible for overseeing the company's sales operations and growth across these regions. Graeme is based out of Chicago, USA. With over 20 years in sales, Graeme brings a proven track record for building and leading successful technology sales campaigns. Prior to Interlink Software Graeme worked for Managed Objects where he was Sales Director for the Mid West tasked with growing the company's presence within the region. Prior to joining Managed Objects, Graeme was responsible for corporate accounts at BMC Software where he operated out of their Chicago offices. While at BMC Software, Graeme led a team selling the entire portfolio of BMC Software products to CxO level executives.

Andrew Johnson, VP Sales Engineering, North America and Asia Pacific

Andrew joined Interlink Software in 2001. As Vice-president of sales engineering he not only manages a team of technical experts but also actively promotes sales throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. Prior to his current role, Andrew served in R&D for Interlink Software managing the development and release of the Interlink Software Historical Reporting product line. Andrew has a BSc in Business Information Systems from Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom and joined Interlink Software as part of Interlink's graduate training programme performing his placement year with Interlink Software in 1999.

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.