Meet The Team
This is our wonderful team, who work hard to provide our customers with the best possible solution.
Our Team
Mike Halpin
Managing Director & CEO
Mike Halpin
Managing Director & CEO
Work Fact – Mike has over 40 years’ experience in the electronic components industry and started Midas in 2000; developing the company into a highly reputable displays business.
Personal Fact – Mike enjoys fine wines and walking holidays in hilly, clifftop terrains – which is ironic given that he lives in Norfolk, where it’s notoriously flat!
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Work Fact – Mike has over 40 years’ experience in the electronic components industry and started Midas in 2000; developing the company into a highly reputable displays business.
Personal Fact – Mike enjoys fine wines and walking holidays in hilly, clifftop terrains – which is ironic given that he lives in Norfolk, where it’s notoriously flat!
Paul Banham
Director
Paul Banham
Director
Work Fact – Paul has 50 years experience in the electronic components industry, with almost half of them through his time at Midas. His roles at Midas have changed over time, and he is now focused on company progression and management succession.
Personal Fact – Despite appearances, Paul has never been a follower of trends… he’s had a beard for 45 years!
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Work Fact – Paul has 50 years experience in the electronic components industry, with almost half of them through his time at Midas. His roles at Midas have changed over time, and he is now focused on company progression and management succession.
Personal Fact – Despite appearances, Paul has never been a follower of trends… he’s had a beard for 45 years!
Abi Clarke
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
Abi Clarke
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
Work Fact – Abi has a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with ACCA in 2024. She has made a real difference to the team since joining in 2021.
Personal Fact - During Abi’s teenage years she was a roller-skating fanatic and would spend at least three nights a week skating at the local roller rink.
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Work Fact – Abi has a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with ACCA in 2024. She has made a real difference to the team since joining in 2021.
Personal Fact - During Abi’s teenage years she was a roller-skating fanatic and would spend at least three nights a week skating at the local roller rink.
Paul Barton
Director of Engineering
Paul Barton
Director of Engineering
Work Fact – Paul has almost 40 years’ experience in the electronic components industry and one of his proudest achievements is his contribution to the development of our fantastic exhibition stand, and product demo’s.
Personal Fact – He’ll do anything for cake!
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Work Fact – Paul has almost 40 years’ experience in the electronic components industry and one of his proudest achievements is his contribution to the development of our fantastic exhibition stand, and product demo’s.
Personal Fact – He’ll do anything for cake!
Ben Halpin
Director of People & Communications
Ben Halpin
Director of People & Communications
Work Fact – Ben started working at Midas in 2018, managing the marketing side of the business. He has a first-class degree in Business Studies, and now is developing the overall people and communication strategy.
Personal Fact – Ben has a passion for exercise and particularly enjoys running. His party trick after ‘one too many’ beers is falling asleep whilst still in the pub!
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Work Fact – Ben started working at Midas in 2018, managing the marketing side of the business. He has a first-class degree in Business Studies, and now is developing the overall people and communication strategy.
Personal Fact – Ben has a passion for exercise and particularly enjoys running. His party trick after ‘one too many’ beers is falling asleep whilst still in the pub!
Phil Clarke
Director of Sales
Phil Clarke
Director of Sales
Work Fact – Phil joined Midas in 2025 and leads the sales team on new, and existing, projects. He has a wealth of experience in the electronics industry, working with a variety of components for over 30 years!
Personal Fact – Phil enjoys all things outdoors such as running, walking, and gardening. He has three rescue dogs who keep him active, and rates his BBQ skills highly!
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Work Fact – Phil joined Midas in 2025 and leads the sales team on new, and existing, projects. He has a wealth of experience in the electronics industry, working with a variety of components for over 30 years!
Personal Fact – Phil enjoys all things outdoors such as running, walking, and gardening. He has three rescue dogs who keep him active, and rates his BBQ skills highly!
Austin Barlis
Engineering Manager
Austin Barlis
Engineering Manager
Work Fact – He screamed so loud celebrating when he got his 1st highly technical project working for Midas because he was so happy; it must be the same feeling if you scored a game winning goal in football!
Personal Fact – Austin has two boys, which is keeping home life busier than usual, which in his words "is chaotic but I love it".
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Work Fact – He screamed so loud celebrating when he got his 1st highly technical project working for Midas because he was so happy; it must be the same feeling if you scored a game winning goal in football!
Personal Fact – Austin has two boys, which is keeping home life busier than usual, which in his words "is chaotic but I love it".
Mark Wyer
Product Marketing Manager
Mark Wyer
Product Marketing Manager
Work Fact – Mark has worked in the displays industry for 14 years, with more than five of those being at Midas. He has a crucial role at Midas, managing our product offering and the promotion of these products, as well as coordinating projects.
Personal Fact – Mark spends his spare time with his family, with plenty of trips to the zoo and cold rainy days managing his daughters football team. He also has a great range of random facts that he likes to throw into any conversation!
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Work Fact – Mark has worked in the displays industry for 14 years, with more than five of those being at Midas. He has a crucial role at Midas, managing our product offering and the promotion of these products, as well as coordinating projects.
Personal Fact – Mark spends his spare time with his family, with plenty of trips to the zoo and cold rainy days managing his daughters football team. He also has a great range of random facts that he likes to throw into any conversation!
Paul Reader
Operations and H&S Manager
Paul Reader
Operations and H&S Manager
Work Fact – Paul has been with Midas for many years, joining in 2009. He is the fourth longest serving member of the team, behind only Debbie, Mike, and Paul Banham!
Personal Fact - Paul loves football and spends his spare time managing a local team. He doesn’t like talking about the team he supports… (Tottenham Hotspur)
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Work Fact – Paul has been with Midas for many years, joining in 2009. He is the fourth longest serving member of the team, behind only Debbie, Mike, and Paul Banham!
Personal Fact - Paul loves football and spends his spare time managing a local team. He doesn’t like talking about the team he supports… (Tottenham Hotspur)
Phil Wyles
Business Development Manager
Phil Wyles
Business Development Manager
Work Fact – Phil has worked in the electronics industry since 2000, which was the year Midas was formed. He supports customers with their projects, and is very detail-oriented.
Personal Fact – Phil is a big Rugby fan, and has spent a lot of time over the years by a Rugby pitch watching the Leicester Tigers, and his two sons who play too. He enjoys keeping fit through spinning sessions and weight training.
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Work Fact – Phil has worked in the electronics industry since 2000, which was the year Midas was formed. He supports customers with their projects, and is very detail-oriented.
Personal Fact – Phil is a big Rugby fan, and has spent a lot of time over the years by a Rugby pitch watching the Leicester Tigers, and his two sons who play too. He enjoys keeping fit through spinning sessions and weight training.
Paul Whittle
Business Development Manager
Paul Whittle
Business Development Manager
Work Fact – Paul has worked in the electronics industry since 2018, and supports customers with their projects. He has a masters degree in Psychology.
Personal Fact – Paul enjoys playing and watching football, and is a big Everton fan. He has a new born daughter who keeps him busy!
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Work Fact – Paul has worked in the electronics industry since 2018, and supports customers with their projects. He has a masters degree in Psychology.
Personal Fact – Paul enjoys playing and watching football, and is a big Everton fan. He has a new born daughter who keeps him busy!
Lewis Layton
Sales Account Manager
Lewis Layton
Sales Account Manager
Work Fact – Lewis started as an apprentice in 2018, and has since worked his way up through the sales team, taking more responsibility along the way. Lewis supports the internal sales team through use of his product knowledge that he has developed over the years.
Personal Fact – When Lewis was younger, he would refuse to eat Kit-Kats unless they were broken in a specific way! These days, Lewis enjoys spending time with friends and family… when he’s not working out in the gym!
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Work Fact – Lewis started as an apprentice in 2018, and has since worked his way up through the sales team, taking more responsibility along the way. Lewis supports the internal sales team through use of his product knowledge that he has developed over the years.
Personal Fact – When Lewis was younger, he would refuse to eat Kit-Kats unless they were broken in a specific way! These days, Lewis enjoys spending time with friends and family… when he’s not working out in the gym!
Ashley Lightfoot
Sales Account Manager
Ashley Lightfoot
Sales Account Manager
Work Fact – Ashley joined Midas in early 2023 and has made great progress in his time with the company, in what was a new industry to him initially. He has a strong sales-based background and was promoted to Sales Account Manager in 2025.
Personal Fact – Ashley has an ‘interesting’ taste in shoes… bright colours, tassels, any variation you can think of – he’s probably got it!
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Work Fact – Ashley joined Midas in early 2023 and has made great progress in his time with the company, in what was a new industry to him initially. He has a strong sales-based background and was promoted to Sales Account Manager in 2025.
Personal Fact – Ashley has an ‘interesting’ taste in shoes… bright colours, tassels, any variation you can think of – he’s probably got it!
Regan Vine
Sales & Customer Support
Regan Vine
Sales & Customer Support
Work Fact – Regan joined Midas in the summer of 2024 as an apprentice and was promoted to a permanent member of the sales team upon completing his apprenticeship in 2026.
Personal Fact – Regan loves his football and is a fan of the 'mighty' Norwich City. He also loves to explore new places and meeting people along the way.
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Work Fact – Regan joined Midas in the summer of 2024 as an apprentice and was promoted to a permanent member of the sales team upon completing his apprenticeship in 2026.
Personal Fact – Regan loves his football and is a fan of the 'mighty' Norwich City. He also loves to explore new places and meeting people along the way.
Debbie Wilkes
Office Supervisor
Debbie Wilkes
Office Supervisor
Work Fact – Debbie was the first ‘non director’ employee at Midas, joining just over a year after the company was formed!
Personal Fact – Debbie’s ‘biggest win’ was £1000 on the postcode lottery, which came just before Christmas – how’s that for luck!?
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Work Fact – Debbie was the first ‘non director’ employee at Midas, joining just over a year after the company was formed!
Personal Fact – Debbie’s ‘biggest win’ was £1000 on the postcode lottery, which came just before Christmas – how’s that for luck!?
Thomas Rock
Electronics Engineer
Thomas Rock
Electronics Engineer
Work Fact - Thomas joined Midas in 2022, after graduating with a 1st Class BEng (Hons) Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and an MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He is currently working towards IEng status with the IET.
Personal Fact – Thomas loves the outdoor life and enjoys activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.
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Work Fact - Thomas joined Midas in 2022, after graduating with a 1st Class BEng (Hons) Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and an MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He is currently working towards IEng status with the IET.
Personal Fact – Thomas loves the outdoor life and enjoys activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.
Warren Elliott
Electronics Engineer
Warren Elliott
Electronics Engineer
Work Fact – Warren joined Midas in 2024 and is consistently developing his knowledge. He is very skilled with hardware, and is actively developing his software knowledge further.
Personal Fact – He enjoys reading, technology and watching F1.
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Work Fact – Warren joined Midas in 2024 and is consistently developing his knowledge. He is very skilled with hardware, and is actively developing his software knowledge further.
Personal Fact – He enjoys reading, technology and watching F1.
Tommy Smith-Burgoine
Technical Author / Assistant Engineer
Tommy Smith-Burgoine
Technical Author / Assistant Engineer
Work Fact – Tommy joined Midas as an apprentice in 2018, and is now a valued member of our engineering team.
Personal Fact – Tommy enjoys playing modded Minecraft and it has fuelled his love for DIY projects, especially when it comes to cars.
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Work Fact – Tommy joined Midas as an apprentice in 2018, and is now a valued member of our engineering team.
Personal Fact – Tommy enjoys playing modded Minecraft and it has fuelled his love for DIY projects, especially when it comes to cars.
Sophie Castle
Finance & Purchasing Assistant
Sophie Halpin
Finance & Purchasing Assistant
Work Fact – Sophie returned to work in April 2025 after maternity leave. She's taken on a slightly new role, which suits her skills and attention to detail!
Personal Fact – Outside of work, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, and is loving motherhood!
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Work Fact – Sophie returned to work in April 2025 after maternity leave. She's taken on a slightly new role, which suits her skills and attention to detail!
Personal Fact – Outside of work, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, and is loving motherhood!
Mitch Carson
Warehouse Coordinator
Mitch Carson
Warehouse Coordinator
Work Fact – Mitch joined Midas in the summer of 2022, but already feels like a Midas veteran as the company have taken on five new members of staff since he joined!
Personal Fact – He can’t say no to a pint of Guinness!
Work Fact – Mitch joined Midas in the summer of 2022, but already feels like a Midas veteran as the company have taken on five new members of staff since he joined!
Personal Fact – He can’t say no to a pint of Guinness!