Steve Dopson started in the component broker environment in 1994 for one of the largest brokers in Europe. He helped to grow to a worldwide top ten broker by 2000 where he held the position of worldwide vice president of ACG.

Since leaving the company in 2003 he used the experience he gained to help develop and launch an industry owned search engine supporting brokerage around the globe.

When approached by the CEO of Azego AG in 2006 to re-launch Azego in the UK he accepted the challenge and Azego TS Ltd opened the doors once again in January 2007.


A keen motorcyclist he competes in the national enduro championships, when not riding his bike he has been know to play a bit of golf and plays off a single figure handicap.

Ross Arbuckle started in the electronics marketplace in 1997 for a large TV, video and audio spares distributor. In early 2000 he began life in
the component market for an independent broker and later became sales manager, quickly growing a team into a successful sales force.

Azego being one of the largest independent distributors in the world offered Ross a much needed challenge and in January 2007 he joined Steve Dopson to help re-launch Azego in the UK.

In early 2008 Ross joined the board as Sales Director and partner and is continuing to build a solid team of talented Sales staff.

His hobbies include spending time in the gym, running, football, cars and golf (no where near as good as Mr Dopson)

Chris Hoyle originally started at Azego in 1999 leaving Abacus Polar for the faster and more exciting independent distribution world. Due to relocation of the head office he joined GD Technik in 2005 developing major accounts. Chris rejoined Azego as a Senior Sales Partner for the re-launch in 2007.

Chris keeps fit by mountain biking and running around after his two young sons; he also enjoys a round of golf and is an avid armchair supporter of a great football team!

Marc-Olivier Le Nardant started in the electronic industry in 2000 joining Steve Dopson in an internal sales role focusing on the French market
for the largest independent broker in Europe.

Based on his wealth of knowledge and experience of the French and European market he again joined Steve Dopson and Azego in Late 2007 in a senior sales role and partner.

Marc speaks many languages including French, English, and Spanish.

Marcs hobbies vary from superbikes and riding his own motorbike, cooking, travel, reading and playing the drums.

Shelley Whelan started in the electronics industry in 2004 with one of the largest franchised distributors in the world, Abacus Group, now Abacus Avnet.

Shelley joined Azego in 2009 to support the growing sales force and reseller market. Shelley’s hobbies include shopping for shoes, dancing and partying.

Matt began his career in the Electronics Industry in 2001 with ACG, a top ten global Independent Component Distributor.

Throughout his career he has played an integral role in launching the Global Broker Division for ACG, developing an industry-owned search engine with Steve Dopson, and continuously establishing successful relationships with Top Tier OEMs and CEMs worldwide.

As Vice President of Sales for North America, Matt’s responsibilities include business development, distribution channel management, and direct sales and marketing. An active sport enthusiast whose many activities include surfing, golf, fishing, baseball, and basketball. Matt is also an avid reader that enjoys traveling, and taking on new and exciting challenges.

Roger Needham joined Azego in August 2007 as store man and later developed into the ideal candidate for QA manager to maintain our ISO9001:2000 quality assurance manual.

Roger has a great ability to smell a bad component from miles away, nothing non conforming gets past our stores department.

Rogers hobbies include his love of Reading football club (season ticket holder), reading, cooking, skydiving.