Keith Neilson - Craneware Plc Co-Founder, CEO and Executive Director

Mr. Keith Neilson is Chief Executive Officer, CoFounder, Executive Director of the Company. Keith cofounded Craneware in 1999 and has served as its CEO ever since. Under Keiths guidance, Craneware became recognised as the pioneer in value cycle management and a leading provider of superior products and professional services. Keiths direction has helped Craneware to win multiple prestigious awards in such areas as international achievement, business growth strategy and innovation. Keith was named The Entrepreneurial Exchanges Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year 2003 and was a finalist in the 2004 World Young Business Achiever Award, winning the Award of Excellence in the Business Strategy category. He received the UK Software Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Ernst Young in 2008 and was the Insider Elite Young Business Leader of the Year in 2009. Prior to launching Craneware, Keith worked primarily in international management, where he handled sales, marketing and technical consulting for companies with operations around the world. He studied Physics at HeriotWatt University, Edinburgh, receiving a bachelors degree in 1991. Keith is an active member of the Young Presidents Organisation, a syndicate member and Partner in Par Equity LLP, a board member of Code Clan, the Scottish Digital Skills Academy and the Scottish North American Business Council . Keith is also proud to be a Patron of the Princes Trust and a Trustee of the Polar Academy both charitable organisations that work for the benefit of young people. since 1999.