In the Driving Seat: Tom Rootes, Agile Group Systems and Services
Tom Rootes says his best motoring moment was going sideways through the exit of Blanchimont at Spa Francorchamps in his S1 Lotus Elise, although he doesn’t say if that was intentional (or if the car made it through unscathed)…
Name
Tom Rootes
Company
Agile Group Systems and Services Ltd
Position
Group Strategic Programmes Director
Apart from that
We are also active members of the North West Aerospace Alliance and on a personal note I am a member of Spinal Injuries Scotland.
Why did you join the NAA?
We joined the NAA to Support Engineering in the North and to help showcase the software and services AGSS have to offer.
As a group of global software companies, AGSS offers a comprehensive business operating system for organisations in advanced industries.
With over 30 years of experience, we support 600+ companies and 6000+ users across the UK, USA, and Australia. Our offices in Preston UK, Kirkby Stephen UK, and Indianapolis USA ensure localised support.
Our subsidiaries, Redthorn, Waypoint Global, and Singlepoint, help businesses in sectors such as Aerospace, Automotive, Military, Mining, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Electronics to improve operations, drive quality, and boost performance. We serve companies from single users to systems with 5000 users.
Personal
I live with my family on the coast of Scotland and most of my hobbies are water-based; surfing, SUP surfing and wing foiling. I also mountain bike and fittingly for this article, I have always loved driving and track days. In 2023 I sustained a spinal cord injury so I have had to learn all my hobbies twice!
Favourite sport / team
Surfing
Musical performer
Luke Combs
Movie
Back to the Future
Books
Barbarian Days
Best motoring moment
Going sideways through the exit of Blanchimont at Spa Francorchamps in my S1 Lotus Elise. This is closely followed by teaching my daughter to drive.
Best business advice you’ve ever received?
Try and hire people who are smarter than you.
