Meet our leadership team

Ian Bendelow

Chief Executive Officer

Ian has 30 years of experience in IT and enterprise resource planning solutions and over 25 years working with the company's portfolio of solutions, services, and clients. His career developed from customer-facing roles in support, training, and consultancy to executive positions in sales, international business development, and other commercial functions. For some 15 years, Ian has been General Manager and CEO of KCS, leading Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) strategy for growth.

Mike Jefferies

Chief Financial Officer

Mike Joined KCS in February 2024 and has over 25 years of experience in finance and leadership roles within Global businesses. Mike has worked in the software and IT sector for the last 15 years, most recently as COO for a division of Cisco and before that as Group CFO of IMImobile PLC. Mike has also worked for Star Trac Inc, a US based manufacturer and distributor of commercial fitness equipment and before that for the Whirlpool Corporation.

Dean Petrone

Chief Executive Officer, North America

Dean brings over 30 years of extensive experience spanning from hands-on manufacturing floor expertise to strategic enterprise planning solutions and services across diverse industry verticals. Early in his career, Dean demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen by spearheading the growth of two thriving boutique services organizations, both of which culminated in successful outcomes. He then transitioned into pivotal leadership roles at GE, EY, and Infor, where he honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of organizational dynamics. Within KCS, Dean plays a crucial role in shaping the company's trajectory for organic growth and future acquisitions. His strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to excellence are instrumental in driving KCS success in North America and pivotal in cementing KCS's position as a prominent player in the industry.

Steve Monroe

Senior Vice President of Sales, North America

Steve brings 25 years of experience in sales, business process management, ERP, and technology solutions to the role. In addition, he has an extensive academic and professional background in these areas. Steve has previously worked at Dassault Systèmes, the IQMS brand, and GE Digital's Meridium brands. Steve is based in the Chicago area, where he oversees all the KCS North American sales groups.

Draven McConville

President of Field Services

Draven McConville joined KCS in 2024 with the acquisition of Klipboard, a pioneering software platform he founded for the field service industry. With a background in technology, startups and entrepreneurship, Draven has been instrumental in developing innovative cloud-based solutions for businesses such as KIA Motors, Coca Cola, Terex Corp, Jaguar Land Rover and many more. Through his strategic vision, Klipboard has grown into a trusted platform for field service organisations across the globe who look to streamline their operations, reduce manual processes, and empower their teams in the field.

Carolyn Adams

Chief People Officer

Carolyn Adams serves as the Chief People Officer at Kerridge Commercial Systems. Carolyn drives the human capital strategy in this role, including recruitment, employee development, integration planning, and team engagement. Before joining Kerridge Commercial Systems in 2014, she held leadership positions in financial, software, and non-profit organizations. Carolyn has a Business Management/Accounting degree and is a certified Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR).

Chris Owen

Chief Customer Services Officer

Chris Owen joined KCS as Chief Support Officer in July 2018 and, since 2024, has had a wider remit for Support, Cloud and Professional Services. Before joining KCS, Chris was responsible for 'Customer Success - Global Delivery' at the world's largest supply chain software company. In addition, he's pioneered multiple IT innovations for tier-one multinational software companies. Chris is based at the KCS HQ in Hungerford but works across our global network of customer service centres, leading over 600 associates that comprise the global Support, Cloud and Professional Services team. Chris also holds several professional and civic honours and serves in the RAF reserve in his spare time.

DJ Jones

Chief Technology and Product Officer

DJ brings his rich experience in ERP, SaaS, FinTech, and AI to revolutionize our technology and product offerings. With an impressive history in leading large-scale product development, particularly in accounting software, professional service automation (PSA) and ERP suites, DJ is directly aligned with the needs of KCS's diverse client base. As Global Vice President of Product at Sage Group PLC and Head of Productivity Products at IRIS Software Group, DJ has spearheaded transformative projects like 'IRIS Elements' and 'Sage for Accountants', demonstrating his ability to drive innovation and growth.

At KCS, DJ is dedicated to driving our technological vision and product strategy, ensuring that our solutions meet and exceed the evolving needs of our global clientele within the distribution, rental and automotive industries. His role is pivotal in developing cutting-edge technology and products that empower businesses to achieve greater efficiency and profitability.

Graham Dobbs

Managing Director, Rental Division

Graham has been involved in the rental industry since 1987, working in equipment rental companies for 13 years before being drawn to IT Software solutions and joining the leading rental software provider in 2000. His career developed from project management to operations director and sales director before becoming the MD for the rental software business. Based in the UK but responsible for global rental solutions, Graham has successfully driven global growth in UK, Netherlands & Europe as well as Australia and USA. With a passion for all that is rental, Graham sees his role as ensuring we continue to deliver market-leading solutions and services to equipment rental customers to keep them one step ahead of their competition.