Antony Allen, Managing Director

Antony has over 12 years' experience in the data cleansing industry, including guiding the industry through de-regulation of the directories market and has seen the industry go through huge transitions.

Antony as helped develop Data8 into a recognised supplier of data enhancement services in the UK that is known for its innovative products and quality of service. He has brought together a dynamic team to advance the Data8 brand. His intention is to further stretch the boundaries of what can be achieved with customer data, electronically and via automated methods.

Married with two young children Antony lives in North Wales. He enjoys motor sport, rugby, coaching a local junior soccer team and spending time with his children.

Richard Hartland, Technical Director

Richard has worked at the forefront of the data industry for the last 10 years. Before setting up Data8 with Antony, he used his ability to merge business requirements with the use of new technologies to create e-commerce platforms for some leading blue-chip names.

Richard has worked for industry causes and has been an elected member of the PAF User Group (PUG) with the Royal Mail, and has been influentual in the Directory Information Forum (DIF) with BT Directory Solutions. A lateral and logical thinker he brings an enthusiastic approach to a very demanding role.

As a keen supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, Richard prefers to spend time with his family at the weekends in order to avoid having to watch his team underachieve again.