Independent telecommunications provider Zen Internet has appointed Jon Nowell as managing director of its business division as it looks to scale its connectivity services across the UK.
Nowell, who has more than 20 years’ experience in telecoms and technology, will take charge of sales, engineering, architecture and business development.
He previously held senior leadership roles focused on building high-performing teams and developing enterprise connectivity solutions.
Having worked in both managerial and executive roles at Redstone for over a decade, he then joined TalkTalk Business in 2012, where he worked his way up to sales director before leaving in 2024.
He spent the last year as director of telecoms consultancy If Consulting Services, a role he left in July.
Rochdale-based Zen said the move comes as demand for reliable and future-ready connectivity continues to rise, with businesses increasingly adopting full fibre, cloud and secure networking technologies.
The company already partners with the likes of AWS and Cisco, delivering services ranging from SD-WAN deployments and cloud-first strategies to full fibre broadband for SMEs.
“We’ve always believed there’s a better way to do business, where success isn’t just about profits, but about doing right for people and planet,” said Richard Tang, founder and CEO of Zen Internet.
“Jon brings that same philosophy, alongside deep industry knowledge and a drive to make things better for customers. Whether it’s a sole trader looking for dependable broadband, or a national enterprise building SD-WAN, Cloud or Voice solutions, Jon’s leadership will help us deliver real value that our customers can trust.
“We are a certified B Corporation and a Great Place to Work® employer, with a 30-year legacy of combining industry-leading technology with a human touch.
“Trusted by thousands of businesses and known for long-term relationships over short-term wins, we are on a mission to challenge industry norms and set a new standard in business-grade connectivity.”
Nowell added: “Zen has something special. A clear sense of purpose, a customer-first culture, and some of the best tech talent in the UK.
“From small businesses needing simple, high-quality broadband, to large organisations tackling cloud migration and network transformation, we’ve got the right people, partnerships and platforms to support them.
“I’m looking forward to taking Zen’s business proposition and enabling more organisations to unlock productivity and cost savings with Alt-Net Fibre, Ethernet, and Cloud solutions.”