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!
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!
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
Abi Clarke
Chief Financial Officer
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.
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!
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!
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!
Paul Grigg
Director of Sales & Product Development
Paul Grigg
Director of Sales & Product Development
Work Fact - Paul studied electronic engineering at Swansea University and has been in the Displays, touchscreen and associated peripheral business since 2000 – which was the same year Midas was formed.
Personal Fact - Paul recently converted his bungalow into a house and did all the wiring himself – brave!
Work Fact - Paul studied electronic engineering at Swansea University and has been in the Displays, touchscreen and associated peripheral business since 2000 – which was the same year Midas was formed.
Personal Fact - Paul recently converted his bungalow into a house and did all the wiring himself – brave!
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 watching his daughter play football. He also has a great range of random facts that he likes to throw into any conversation!
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 watching his daughter play football. He also has a great range of random facts that he likes to throw into any conversation!
Ryan Goodger
Business Development Manager
Ryan Goodger
Business Development Manager
Work Fact – Ryan started at Midas as an apprentice and has worked his way up through the sales team. He’s been at Midas for over 10 years!
Personal Fact – Ryan is a big football fan and has a season ticket for Arsenal. He’s got the travel bug and likes visiting new places around the world with family and friends.
Work Fact – Ryan started at Midas as an apprentice and has worked his way up through the sales team. He’s been at Midas for over 10 years!
Personal Fact – Ryan is a big football fan and has a season ticket for Arsenal. He’s got the travel bug and likes visiting new places around the world with family and friends.
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)
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)
Austin Barlis
Engineering Manager
Austin Barlis
Engineering Manager
Work Fact – Austin has a 1st Class Masters Degree in Electronics Engineering. Before he got into the displays industry, he spent some time working in the nuclear industry.
Personal Fact – Austin moved to the UK at 13 years old, and is bilingual.
Work Fact – Austin has a 1st Class Masters Degree in Electronics Engineering. Before he got into the displays industry, he spent some time working in the nuclear industry.
Personal Fact – Austin moved to the UK at 13 years old, and is bilingual.
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.
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 Elliot
Electronics Engineer
Warren Elliot
Electronics Engineer
Work Fact – Warren joined Midas in 2024
Personal Fact – Enjoys reading, technology and watching F1
Work Fact – Warren joined Midas in 2024
Personal Fact – 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.
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.
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!
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!
Jamie Whiteman
Sales Account Manager
Jamie Whiteman
Sales Account Manager
Work Fact – Jamie has been at Midas since 2021 and started as part of our warehouse team. After a year, he moved into the sales team where he, and the business, felt his skills were better suited – turns out great minds think alike!
Personal Fact – Jamie has served as a member of the British army. He’s an avid footballer, and football fan (it can’t be easy being a Burnley fan in an office full of Norwich fans!)
Work Fact – Jamie has been at Midas since 2021 and started as part of our warehouse team. After a year, he moved into the sales team where he, and the business, felt his skills were better suited – turns out great minds think alike!
Personal Fact – Jamie has served as a member of the British army. He’s an avid footballer, and football fan (it can’t be easy being a Burnley fan in an office full of Norwich fans!)
Ashley Lightfoot
Sales Administrator
Ashley Lightfoot
Sales Administrator
Work Fact – Ashley joined Midas in early 2023 and has made a great start to his career. He has a strong sales-based background and is looking forward to progressing in a new industry.
Personal Fact – Ashley has an ‘interesting’ taste in shoes… bright colours, tassels, any variation you can think of – he’s probably got it!
Work Fact – Ashley joined Midas in early 2023 and has made a great start to his career. He has a strong sales-based background and is looking forward to progressing in a new industry.
Personal Fact – Ashley has an ‘interesting’ taste in shoes… bright colours, tassels, any variation you can think of – he’s probably got it!
Sophie Halpin
Sales Administrator
Sophie Halpin
Sales Administrator
Work Fact – Sophie joined Midas in 2023 and has settled well into her administrator role. She takes great care in her work and her attention to detail is spot on!
Personal Fact – Outside of work, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family and partner; often roping the family into helping them work on their new home!
Work Fact – Sophie joined Midas in 2023 and has settled well into her administrator role. She takes great care in her work and her attention to detail is spot on!
Personal Fact – Outside of work, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family and partner; often roping the family into helping them work on their new home!
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!?
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!?
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!