Our people and culture
Since our humble beginnings, AVI-SPL set out to be a different kind of company. One that understands that human connection is the engine that keeps us all driving forward. We provide that connection for our customers through digital workplace collaboration technology and for our employees with a family-like atmosphere for all to thrive, have fun, and feel cared about every day.
Throughout our locations around the world we see each other as a close-knit team working toward a common goal: to help people work smarter and live better.
Our core values
These are the values by which we live to best honour our coworkers, customers, and communities
Build Connections
We work as a team, sharing knowledge and expanding our networks to create the ultimate customer experience
Be Trailblazers
We courageously lead the way to deliver solutions that create new value for our customers and shape the future
Own It
We act with integrity in all we do, practicing accountability and striving for excellence in ourselves and for others
Do the Right Thing
We’re honest, clear, and true to our word to earn the trust and respect of others, and continually delight our customers
Thrive Together
We celebrate diversity and champion the well-being of our teams, customers, and communities to create success for one and all
Our mission
AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider that transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organisations to thrive and grow.
Our vision
To help people work smarter and live better
Our leaders
Michael Kellaway
Managing Director
Bio
Michael Kellaway is responsible for defining and overseeing the strategic direction of AVI-SPL UK & Ireland.
With 20-years of industry knowledge, Michael is an experienced, growth-oriented leader in the AV and unified communications and collaboration (UCC) industry. Michael leads the business in the UK & Ireland market, identifying and answering future customer needs, and expanding the company’s world-class talent through development and acquisition.
Michael brings an ideal blend of knowledge, creativity, customer-centricity, motivation, and history of success and works closely with the leadership team to promote the company vision and to drive key transformational objectives.
Robert Brown
Finance Director
Bio
Robert is an experienced CFO and Commercial Finance Director, providing effective strategic vision and leadership within complex, multinational organisations.
He has experience of fast revenue growth, from small SME’s with revenues to larger global groups and listed companies (AIM & NASDAQ).
Robert is responsible for the Finance teams in the UK and Ireland, providing strategic direction on financial and risk matters.
Anthony Olivier
Vice President of Sales SIG
Bio
Anthony Olivier describes himself as an AV and UC enthusiast, which is borne out by his 17 years in the industry. Anthony’s vision is a key part of our strategy for growing the UCC solutions we provide to our customers.
Anthony has worked across a variety of sales, project, consultancy, and management roles within this exciting industry, throughout his career he has led some of the biggest deals in his previous company’s history.
Stuart Young
Operations Director
Bio
Stuart has worked for IT service companies for over 20 years – from engineering to senior leadership positions.
For the last 6 years, Stuart held the role of IT Director/CIO for a global technology services provider. During his time there, he led the digital transformation strategy. More recently he was the global IT owner for collaboration and workspace technology.
“I believe the right people and a winning culture are what make a great company, which is why I chose to come and work for AVI SPL. I’m very grateful to have this opportunity.
I am a married father of two; as a family, we enjoy walking our dog & watching my son’s football team. We love to BBQ in any weather, even snow!”
Favourite quote, Marcus Aurelius
“Just that you do the next right thing, the rest doesn’t matter…”
Neil Spackman
Service Director, UK
Bio
Neil Spackman has been in the SIG Industry for over 20 years, developing and leading teams through change, mergers and growth.
Neil takes pride in his passion for technology, people and support. Neil believes that people are at the centre of the good and great things that we do every day, and that our customers rely on the capabilities and skills of our teams.
Neil leads the UK Service teams in delivering first class customer service through onsite staffing, helpdesk/remote support, break fix, VNOC and UCC, across our client base.
Danny Rogers
Vice President of Global Channels
Bio
Danny joined AVI-SPL in early 2013 and has been a valuable part of the Global Sales and Marketing team. He helped to build strong relations with the European Video vendors. Danny established sales channels with some of the world’s largest IT vendors. More recently, Danny has been responsible for working with our global IT and corporate real estate partners, providing our many capabilities under their brand to enhance the offering to their clients.
Our history
AVI-SPL began as Audio Visual Innovations in Florida in 1979 by selling Kroy lettering machines, a new, efficient way to standardized labeling and display of information for architects, engineers, educators, and others. Since our grassroots beginnings, we’ve dynamically evolved into a global company that designs, deploys, manages, and supports digital workplace communications and collaboration technology and services. We work with today’s most renowned companies in more than 100 countries.
Dedication to workplace innovation
Throughout our history, our focus remained innovative workplace solutions that support our customers’ goals and create new brand value for them. AVI-SPL was the first in the industry to offer projection displays via ecommerce, with ProjectorPeople.com in 1999, and the very first integrator to receive the InfoComm International APEx provider of excellence certification. As the pace of technology releases accelerate and the scale grows exponentially, so do we. What was once a custom boardroom is now a virtual meeting space powered by cloud conferencing. Count on AVI-SPL to deliver your future digital workplace – today.
Our community
As a global provider of digital workplace services, we believe we have an opportunity and obligation to positively impact the world. We reflect these beliefs in the approach and policies we’ve instituted in the following focus areas:
Protecting our environment
AVI-SPL understands the importance of protecting our natural environment and applies the power of technology to create a more sustainable future. The resources we provide help connect the world through innovative collaboration solutions that transcend boundaries. We partner with vendors who share our green initiatives, as well as with e-Smart Recycling to recycle or refurbish and reuse our equipment, donating refreshed technology to elementary after-school programs for at-risk children.
Creating a more prosperous future for children
We believe all children should have the same opportunities to succeed now and in the future. This is why AVI-SPL partners with Feeding Children Everywhere and donates to important causes like Stuff the Bus and Cereal for Summer. It’s one way we can help children around the world get the supplies and nourishment they need to reach their full potential.
Diversity and inclusion
AVI-SPL is an equal opportunity employer that embraces people of all races, genders, disabilities, cultures, sexual orientations, among many other amazing differences that make us unique and valued. We recognise the positive impact of cultural diversity in the workplace – from happier teams to improved problem solving.
We’re committed to continuously creating a culture where individuals and our collective organisation thrive and grow, where we all celebrate our differences and unique perspectives. Read our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pledge here.
Educating the next wave of experts
We are actively working with our industry to build awareness for our industry, generate excitement for our industry among high school and college students, to provide a much-needed influx of new talent to our unique industry. AVI-SPL regularly attends career fairs, offers valuable internships, and offers world-class learning and development to groom our future leaders.
Supporting the communities where we live and work
Our company creates opportunities and encourages employees to volunteer in the communities they live and work. We hold our annual AVI-SPL Gives Back Day every summer, asking each of our worldwide locations and employees to volunteer their time and help their local communities. This includes working at local food banks, serving food at a local shelter, cleaning and maintaining local animal shelters, preserving a local park, and much more.