The
founding shareholders developed the '999' concept in 1999, based on their experience
from four industry sectors: media, property, printing and Internet technology.
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Hilary West, Principal Founding Shareholder -
the major shareholder in the business was the managing director of a publishing
company specializing in contract publishing and specialist handbooks.
He had also set up a successful property company developing residential
property in London plus holiday lets and pubs in Devon. He has invested
a seven figure sum into the business since inception.
•
Steve Ball, Principal Founding Shareholder - had
been working in the printing industry and then diversified into the Internet
as he saw its potential, starting an Internet consultancy in 1997.
•
Pat Fox, Head Developer - an experienced developer
responsible for technology planning and software development.
