Meet the Founders
At Micom, innovation is led from the front. Our founders—Andy Barber and Guy Buswell—bring unmatched expertise from the logistics and communications world, paired with a bold vision for digital transformation. Together, they’re shaping the future of multi-channel intelligent communications.
Co-Founders
Meet the minds behind Micom’s growth and innovation.
With decades of experience spanning postal, logistics, and technology sectors, Andy and Guy combine deep industry know-how with hands-on leadership. Their focus? Driving smarter, faster, more secure business communications through digital transformation.
Andy Barber
Chief Executive Officer
About Andy
Andy is the co-founder and CEO of Micom, with over 30 years experience in the logistics & communications market, starting at Business Post in 1995. Since launching Micom in 2009, Andy has led the company in bringing innovation and technology to the communications market, maintaining a strong, supportive culture with a focus on excellence, winning global awards and leading the business through the MBO in 2021 and beyond. Dad of 3, Grandad to 2 and 1 very average surfer!
Vision & Leadership
Guided the MBO and led Micom’s expansion into hybrid and digital services.
Experience
Entrepreneurial leader with a track record of founding and scaling high-growth, award-winning businesses. Former Managing Director of UK Mail Digital (DHL) and Chair of PROKOM, Konica Minolta’s global user group. Andy led the management buyout of Micom from DHL and holds an MBA from The Open University Business School.
"We simplify the complex, add real value, and deliver at pace.
That’s our edge"
Guy Buswell
Executive Chairman (Former CEO, UK Mail)
About Guy
Guy has over 30 years of experience in the parcels and mail industry, co-founding Micom in 2008. He is a seasoned board ember, having served as a director on the PLC board for 15 years culminating in beingthe UK Mail Group CEO for ten years until its acquisition by DHL Parcel UK. Guy has NED experience with Expandly, a tech startup where he met Gerhard and forged the link to Mercia. He was the external supportto the Andy through the MBO process.
Strategic Oversight
Over 15 years in postal leadership, managed major logistics contracts with Royal Mail.
Past Successes
Negotiated Downstream Access deals; led UK Mail through expansion and industry shifts mercia.co.uk.
“I've seen the industry change — but the mission stays the same: simplify, scale, and serve.”
"Success isn’t just about scale—it’s about agility, vision, and building a team that delivers, again and again."
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Secured future direction
Successfully executed a management buy‑out in 2021
Positioned Micom as a
standout hybrid‑mail and digital messaging provider
Strengthened growth strategy
across public, private & postal sectors
Guided by combined leadership expertise
in logistics, technology, and innovation
At Micom, we believe in building great tech—but more importantly, we believe in building great teams.
Our growth, innovation, and reputation are driven by the people behind the scenes who make things happen every single day.
From sales and marketing to operations and IT, we’re proud of the talent we’ve assembled and we’d love you to meet them.
From sales and marketing to operations and IT, we’re proud of the talent we’ve assembled and we’d love you to meet them.