During February 2008 we have reduced the costs of stationery and computer consumables by 45% for a major travel agent.

About Us - Our Team

Elie Jankelewitz B.Eng., C.Eng., MIMechE - Managing Director

A Chartered Mechanical Engineer (Distinction), Elie studied in Canada then worked for General Electric and Control Data Corporation. He later moved to Boston, USA with Elscint.

In 1988 he joined Philips Components in Tyneside as Head of Engineering before moving to New Zealand to become Trigon’s Manufacturing Director and a Board member. In 1993 he returned to England as a General Manager and Company Secretary for Schur.

Elie is also a specialist in process re-engineering and supply chain management and implementation of cultural change.

In 1997 he started his own business consultancy, advising companies how to operate more effectively by reducing costs, increasing their competitive edge and improving their profit.

Mandy Clarke - Operations Manager

Mandy has worked alongside Elie since October 1998. Her role is to carry out client audits, input and analyse the data collected, and produce detailed reports for presentation to the client. Mandy also manages the day to day running of the office, maintains the company’s accounts and payroll and provides secretarial support.

Previous to her appointment with J6, Mandy worked as a freelance secretary/administrator and commenced a Higher Education Foundation Course – obtaining a distinction in three modules. Prior positions were at Telewest Arena in Newcastle where she was the General Manager’s PA, and secretarial posts at North Tyneside College, Gateshead College and the Leamington Spa Building Society.

John Wood - Sales

A background of sales, business development and management in both business and government prior to joining J6 as Sales Director.

A former employee is British Telecom, John worked in various areas within the company, gaining a wealth of knowledge in sales and management. Management of staff has contributed greatly to John’s outstanding leadership, motivational and communication skills.

During his time with BT, John met and indeed, exceeded sales targets and achieved great success in several projects. He also gained a number of awards, including outstanding achievement and the Government sector. As a function of his working environment, John developed the ability to understand, identify and apply new technologies, which is particularly useful in this ever-changing market.

More recently, John has worked in the ‘Business to Business’ and SME sector.

Liam Reed BSc, MBCS - Head Programmer

Liam recently graduated from Northumbria University with a first class BSc Honours degree in Computing Studies. Whilst at university Liam undertook a years assignment working for Sunderland NHS web team as a web developer gaining a vast amount of experience in developing web sites and applications to client needs and adhering to web standards.

Liam graduated with excellent up-to-date computing knowledge. He is also a member of the British Computer Society (Computing Professional Body).