Our Team
James Saunby
GreySky founder and Consulting Director
As Consulting Director, James provides the leadership for all of GreySky’s projects. James is a “hands-on” leader, providing key technical and commercial expertise in the development, deployment and application of advanced digital connectivity.
James formed GreySky in 2005 based on a career in the UK IT and telecoms sector. In his corporate career, James introduced BT's first voice over internet service in the UK, helped Advantage West Midlands accelerate the availability of Broadband for small businesses throughout the West Midlands region, and helped Sage (UK) to retain the market leadership of their accounting software products. This ability to deliver critical business results through clear understanding of market requirements now forms the basis of GreySky's core services.
As a board member of INCA (Independent Networks Co-operative Association) and a fellow of the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology), James takes a leading role in the development of the next generation digital sector.
Eddie Murphy
Project Director
A leading UK consultant with extensive experience in strategic telecommunications projects. Eddie is a respected commentator on the UK telecommunications industry, with regular BBC radio appearances. Eddie brings a detailed understanding and expertise in the strategic operation of the sector.
In his time at Analysys, Eddie worked on broadband roll-out projects and mobile projects (particularly mobile licence award processes for governments). He was project manager for the project which became the first Broadband Wales programme with £135 million being spent on improving broadband coverage across Wales. He also worked for Forfás in the Republic of Ireland and wrote a high profile report (Broadband Telecommunications Investment in Ireland) which was published by Forfás and led to liberalising the Irish telecommunications market two years ahead of the EU deadline. Since leaving Analysys, Eddie has worked on broadband roll-out projects across the United Kingdom, developed digital strategies for local authorities and worked with broadband providers to develop network deployments, seek funding and assess their competitive position.
Ian Smith
Project Director
Founder of the multi-award-winning Lothian Broadband Networks, Ian brings exceptional expertise in mapping and planning for full fibre and Fixed Wireless Access networks in remote rural locations.
As well as the practical experience of building and operating an independent broadband network, Ian’s data and computing skills are central to the advanced analysis services GreySky provides.