Meet The Team

Founder & Managing Director

Dean Yates

Dean co-founded MDN with Neil in 2005. He leads the management and development of the business, playing a pivotal role in executing our strategy across the business to ensure our vision, mission, and values are upheld. Additionally, he focuses on driving sustainable growth and team expansion, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Dean has over three decades of experience in the electrical industry, acquiring extensive commercial and practical knowledge, which he combines with a strong attention to detail in his work.

Away from work, Dean enjoys spending quality time with his family, supporting Manchester United, cooking, staying active with his dogs, and—apparently—he’s also promising to pick up his golf clubs again.

Design Manager

George Mills

George joined MDN UK in 2016 as an electrician and has since advanced to the role of Project Designer, where he leads the design and development of new projects.

With over 12 years of experience in the electrical sector, George now specialises in project design, with a particular expertise in Lutron systems and commissioning.

Outside of work, George enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf, and following the Formula 1.

Business Administrator

Poppy Yates

Poppy joined MDN UK in 2022 as an Office Administrator and has since advanced into the role of Business Administrator, where she takes on a range of commercial responsibilities, supporting key business functions. In addition to her role, Poppy is currently pursuing a Level 6 Apprenticeship degree in Business Management and Practice.

Poppy has over two years of experience in office administration, with a strong focus on attention to detail and maintaining a high standard of work quality.

Outside of work, Poppy enjoys traveling to new destinations and spending quality time with family and friends.

Ollie joined MDN UK in 2012 as an electrician and has since advanced to the role of Project Manager. He is responsible for overseeing all project operations, both in the office and on-site, and efficiently coordinating labour resources to ensure projects are executed to the highest quality standards.

Ollie has 12 years of experience within the electrical sector, specialising in customer satisfaction and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Outside of work, Ollie enjoys playing golf, socialising with friends and spending quality time with family.

Operations Manager

Oliver Frost

Estimator

Jimmy Newell

Jimmy joined MDN UK in May 2025 as an Estimator, eager to embrace a new challenge with a skilled and motivated team. In his role, he is responsible for pricing and planning electrical projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently from start to finish.

Jimmy has 12 years experience as a Gold Card electrician and a further six years in project management and estimating.

Outside of work, Jimmy enjoy staying active at the gym, cycling, and making lasting memories on holidays with friends and family.

Ruby joined MDN UK in 2024 as an Office Administrator. In this role, she is responsible for the creation, organisation, and maintenance of staff and client documentation, to support the operations and design team. She also handles telephone inquiries and ensures the office operations remain organised and up to date.

Ruby brings 4 years of experience in managing documentation and delivering comprehensive administrative support, ensuring the seamless execution of essential office operations.

Outside of work, Ruby enjoys travelling to new places, socialising with friends, and spending quality time with family.

Office Administrator

Ruby Herbert

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Business Administrator

Poppy has over two years of experience in office administration, with a strong focus on attention to detail and maintaining a high standard of work quality.

Outside of work, Poppy enjoys traveling to new destinations and spending quality time with family and friends.

Poppy Yates