Glyn Davies, our IT & Facilities Manager focused on overseeing the company infrastructure, but also covering Health and Safety, Facilities, Data Protection and Security.

PROFESSIONAL INSIGHTS:

1) Can you tell us a bit about your role at Langdon and what a typical day looks like for you?

There is no typical day, I cover so many different roles, not just overseeing the infrastructure, but also covering Health and Safety, Facilities, Data Protection and Security as well as Certification. It’s an extremely varied role, and I enjoy it.

2) What drew you to the Customs and Excise Solutions industry?

I was working with the parent company when I saw the opportunity to move over to Langdon. I could see the enormous potential plus the team we already had were fantastic, so it was a no brainer.

3) What is the most challenging aspect of your job and how do you overcome it?

Living a fair distance from the office, it can be difficult to form relationships with the team, so I go into the office twice a week and work from home the other three days, and this works well.

4) How do you stay updated with the ever-changing regulations in customs and excise?

I’m happy to say we have a number of experts in the team that do a fantastic job, are always on the ball and are at the forefront of any changes.

PERSONAL TOUCH:

5) What do you enjoy most about working in this industry?

I actually enjoy getting stuck into technical issues, and finding the solutions when needed, or developing our hosting system to cater for our clients, both current and future expansion.

6) How do you unwind after a busy day ensuring compliance and smooth customs operations?

You can’t beat a good track day. (hence my pic)

COMPANY CULTURE:

7) What do you appreciate most about the team at Langdon?

It’s one big team, there’s no silo’s and everyone is approachable, and works together as a team.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE:

9) What trends do you see shaping the future of the Customs and Excise Solutions industry?

I think it’s more a case of focusing on where the IT Industry is going as a whole, and seeing where we can develop our services further with new technologies, taking advantages to improve and add new services for our clients.