Sir Stelios of easyJet fame welcomes Portsmouth telecoms group to the easy family

A PORTSMOUTH-BASED IT and telecommunications company is celebrating the start of a new chapter by joining one of the most iconic modern business brands, managed by easyJet founder, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou.
By Kimberley Barber
Published 29th Apr 2019, 12:19 BST
Updated 29th Apr 2019, 12:23 BST
Official opening of easyNetworks rebranded offices on Eastern Road in Portsmouth with Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and Richard Gwilliam, Managing Director of easyNetworks (to Sir Stelios right)Official opening of easyNetworks rebranded offices on Eastern Road in Portsmouth with Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and Richard Gwilliam, Managing Director of easyNetworks (to Sir Stelios right)
Official opening of easyNetworks rebranded offices on Eastern Road in Portsmouth with Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and Richard Gwilliam, Managing Director of easyNetworks (to Sir Stelios right)

With the name, ‘Easy Networks’, it was only a matter of time before the IT and telecommunications company, caught the attention of the man best known for founding the low-cost airline and building a group of companies including ‘easyHotel’, ‘easyCar’ and ‘easyHub’.

Easy Networks, in Kirpal Road, was set up by entrepreneur Richard Gwilliam in 1995. He created the firm to accommodate the increasingly crucial roles computer networks and communications were playing in modern business. 

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Richard said: ‘Last year, I was invited to talks with Sir Stelios which I thought would be about intellectual property and use of the brand name.

Official opening of easyNetworks rebranded offices on Eastern Road in Portsmouth with Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and Richard Gwilliam, Managing Director of easyNetworks (to Sir Stelios right)Official opening of easyNetworks rebranded offices on Eastern Road in Portsmouth with Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and Richard Gwilliam, Managing Director of easyNetworks (to Sir Stelios right)
Official opening of easyNetworks rebranded offices on Eastern Road in Portsmouth with Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and Richard Gwilliam, Managing Director of easyNetworks (to Sir Stelios right)

‘However, after some discussion, we realised we both had the same business values and Sir Stelios invited us to join his ‘easy’ family of brands. I went into a meeting prepared for some tough negotiations and walked out with a new business partner.’ 

The swift transformation of the business with the addition of the distinctive ‘easy’ branding has been immediately noticed, commented on and has received an overwhelmingly positive response from clients across the UK.

With support from Sir Stelios, easyNetworks will be opening its first London office in May as part of its renewed growth strategy.

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Sir Stelios said: ‘We are very pleased to welcome easyNetworks into our easy family of brands. This is our first venture in an exciting business sector that offers excellent future growth opportunities.

easyNetwork's office in PortsmoutheasyNetwork's office in Portsmouth
easyNetwork's office in Portsmouth

‘Richard and his team bring something new and exciting to the brand and have already impressed colleagues and associates with their enthusiasm and synergistic plans for the future.’ 

Richard added: ‘For an experienced and successful entrepreneur like Sir Stelios to recognise what we have achieved over the last 24 years, our potential for the future and to make a personal investment in the business is a huge compliment.

‘The staff were delighted to meet him when he came to see us and we look forward to bringing innovative IT services for the same great value, while making a positive contribution to the brand.’

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