Bret Duffield

Founder

Bret drives IDC’s vision to empower organisations through digital and AI transformation. With a strong background in IT programme leadership and enterprise integration, he blends strategic insight with hands-on delivery to help businesses modernise, scale, and perform. Bret is passionate about building connected ecosystems uniting people, process, and technology and fostering a culture where innovation, collaboration, and real outcomes thrive.

Alex Smith

Director

As Director of Candidate Experience, Alex leads the way in connecting talented professionals with exceptional opportunities across IT and business transformation. Known for his approachable and transparent style, he supports candidates from career planning through to placement. His background in people-focused industries strengthens his ability to communicate, problem-solve, and deliver a standout experience built on trust, understanding, and results.

Michelle Roberts

Consultant - Strategy & Innovation

Michelle is leading our Strategy and Innovation initiatives with clients. Specialising in enterprise integration, SaaS, and cloud transformation. With over 20 years’ experience delivering complex digital programmes, she bridges strategy and execution — aligning technology with business goals to drive real impact. Michelle has led global transformation initiatives, defined target architectures, and championed AI-driven automation across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Known for building strong, innovative teams, Michelle brings energy, curiosity, and a people-first approach to everything she does.