METASWITCH NETWORKS LTD

Company summary

Company number: 01578918
Status: ACTIVE
Incorporated / age: 10 August 198145 years
Registered office: 3rd Floor 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DT, United Kingdom
Accounts due: 30 September 2026
Confirmation statement due: 30 December 2026
Active officers: 4
Outstanding charges: 0

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Company type
Private limited company
Address
3rd Floor 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DT, United Kingdom
Nature of business
Information technology consultancy activities
Previous company names
DATA CONNECTION LIMITED

Officer details

Name	Role	Appointed On	Resigned On	Country of Residence	Date of Birth	Address
MEADS III, Garner Beardall ACTIVE	Secretary	15 Jan 2026				1064, S North Country Blvd, Suite 500, Pleasant Grove, Utah, 84062, United States
BELL, Bryan Scott ACTIVE	Director	01 Dec 2025		United States	November 1975	1064, S North County Blvd, Suite 500, Pleasant Grove, Utah, 84062, United States
BEUTLER, Brian Quinn ACTIVE	Director	03 Mar 2025		United States	May 1979	3rd Floor, 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DT, United Kingdom
MEADS III, Garner Beardall ACTIVE	Director	01 Dec 2025		United States	September 1981	1064, S North County Blvd, Suite 500, Pleasant Grove, Utah, 84062, United States
BROOKER, Derek William RESIGNED	Secretary		15 Sep 2010			327 Ware Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7EL
HALSTEAD, Stephen RESIGNED	Secretary	15 Sep 2010	08 Jan 2015			100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
SMITH, Jonathan RESIGNED	Secretary	08 Jan 2015	30 Apr 2016			100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
REED SMITH CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED RESIGNED	Secretary	14 Jul 2020	02 Apr 2025			1, Blossom Yard, Fourth Floor, London, E1 6RS, United Kingdom
VERSEC SECRETARIES LIMITED RESIGNED	Secretary	01 May 2016	14 Jul 2020			39, Alma Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AT, England
ALLEN, Jeffrey RESIGNED	Director	01 Feb 2011	27 Sep 2017	Usa	December 1951	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
BALL, Benjamin Hales RESIGNED	Director	10 Jan 2008	27 Sep 2017	Usa	January 1966	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
BARBER, Kelvin Trevor RESIGNED	Director	15 May 2019	26 Jun 2019	England	October 1977	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
BREIN, Jason Aaron RESIGNED	Director	27 Sep 2017	14 Jul 2020	United States	October 1984	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
COOPER, John Mark RESIGNED	Director		05 Sep 1997	United Kingdom	January 1961	13, Salisbury Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2QF
COUGHRAN JR, William RESIGNED	Director	01 Feb 2011	04 Jul 2014	Usa	February 1953	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
DANCER, Colin Michael RESIGNED	Director	01 Sep 1997	09 Jan 2008		January 1970	36 Bycullah Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 8PJ
DENUCCIO, Kevin RESIGNED	Director	11 Dec 2008	14 Feb 2014	Usa	May 1959	13, Station Road, Finchley, London, N3 2SB
DOLLIVER, Keith Ranger RESIGNED	Director	14 Jul 2020	03 Mar 2025	United States	January 1963	One, Microsoft Way, Redmond, Wa 98052-6399, United States
DOWNES, Anthony Michael RESIGNED	Director		09 Jan 2008		November 1953	555 Florida Street, San Francisco Ca94110, Usa
EASTWOOD, Andrew Christopher, Dr RESIGNED	Director		28 Oct 1996		December 1958	7 Ridley Hill Farm, Ridley, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9RX
EVANS, Michael Jeffrey RESIGNED	Director	01 Sep 1996	09 Jan 2008		January 1965	22 Fair Ridge, Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PL
FERGUSON, Ian Stewart RESIGNED	Director		14 Jul 2020	United Kingdom	February 1943	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
GETZ, Marion Earl RESIGNED	Director		31 Aug 1996		August 1943	Route 1 Box 235, Lovettsville, Virginia 22080, Usa
GOETZ, James RESIGNED	Director	10 Jan 2008	14 Jul 2020	United States	November 1965	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
KING, Benjamin Lance RESIGNED	Director	03 Mar 2025	01 Dec 2025	United States	January 1983	3rd Floor, 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DT, United Kingdom
LAZAR, John Wilfred, Sir RESIGNED	Director		31 Aug 2016	England	March 1959	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
LUND, Hans Martin Nielsen RESIGNED	Director	27 Aug 2015	14 Jul 2020	United States	February 1968	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
MACARTHUR, Graeme RESIGNED	Director	26 Jun 2019	26 Jun 2019	Scotland	May 1963	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
MACARTHUR, Graeme RESIGNED	Director	30 Apr 2019	14 Jul 2020	Scotland	May 1963	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
MACARTHUR, Graeme RESIGNED	Director	17 Sep 2009	30 Apr 2019	United Kingdom	May 1963	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
MACARTHUR, Graeme RESIGNED	Director		09 Jan 2008	United Kingdom	May 1963	Mendick Wood, West Linton, Peebleshire, EH46 7AA, Scotland
MAIRS, Christopher John RESIGNED	Director	27 Sep 2016	25 Apr 2018	England	February 1957	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
MAIRS, Christopher John RESIGNED	Director	12 Dec 2002	09 Jan 2008		February 1951	The Quiet House, 13 Macaulay Buildings Widcombe Hill, Bath, Avon, BA2 6AT
MAIRS, Christopher John RESIGNED	Director		20 Feb 1997		February 1951	11 Barnsbury Park, Islington, London, N1 1HQ
MAIRS, John Christopher RESIGNED	Director	27 Sep 2016	27 Sep 2016	England	February 1957	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
MAY, Philip Jonathan RESIGNED	Director		09 Jan 2008		May 1957	West End Farm, West End, Essendon, Hertfordshire, AL9 6AZ
MCCONNELL, Philip Jeremy RESIGNED	Director		31 Dec 2009		June 1952	5, Battlefield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4DA, United Kingdom
MULLANEY, Stephen Patrick RESIGNED	Director	28 Aug 2014	14 Jul 2020	United States	November 1963	16350 Matilija Drive, Los Gatos, Ca, 95030, Usa
NORTON, Mark Lawrence RESIGNED	Director		18 Dec 1993		May 1955	41 Rosslyn Hill, London, NW3 5UJ
ORNDORFF, Benjamin Owen RESIGNED	Director	14 Jul 2020	03 Mar 2025	United States	September 1971	One, Microsoft Way, Redmond, Wa 98052-6399, United States
PALOMBO, John Bennett RESIGNED	Director		09 Jan 2008	United Kingdom	October 1963	Field End Woodside Green, Great Hallingbury, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7UG
PARTRIDGE, Clive Stanley RESIGNED	Director		09 Jan 2008	England	February 1960	1 Hatherleigh Close, Barnet, Herts, EN4 0NQ
RATCLIFFE, Nigel Stuart RESIGNED	Director		05 Sep 1997		December 1960	17 Roundwood Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7JZ
SHAH, Deep RESIGNED	Director	10 Jan 2008	14 Jul 2020	United Kingdom	April 1979	100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom
WALKER, Gary John RESIGNED	Director		09 Jan 2008	United Kingdom	July 1948	12 West Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EX

MEADS III, Garner Beardall ACTIVE
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 15 Jan 2026
Address: 1064, S North Country Blvd, Suite 500, Pleasant Grove, Utah, 84062, United States

BELL, Bryan Scott ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Dec 2025
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: November 1975
Address: 1064, S North County Blvd, Suite 500, Pleasant Grove, Utah, 84062, United States

BEUTLER, Brian Quinn ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 03 Mar 2025
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: May 1979
Address: 3rd Floor, 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DT, United Kingdom

MEADS III, Garner Beardall ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Dec 2025
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: September 1981
Address: 1064, S North County Blvd, Suite 500, Pleasant Grove, Utah, 84062, United States

BROOKER, Derek William RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 15 Sep 2010
Address: 327 Ware Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7EL

HALSTEAD, Stephen RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 15 Sep 2010
Resigned on: 08 Jan 2015
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

SMITH, Jonathan RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 08 Jan 2015
Resigned on: 30 Apr 2016
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

REED SMITH CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 14 Jul 2020
Resigned on: 02 Apr 2025
Address: 1, Blossom Yard, Fourth Floor, London, E1 6RS, United Kingdom

VERSEC SECRETARIES LIMITED RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 01 May 2016
Resigned on: 14 Jul 2020
Address: 39, Alma Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AT, England

ALLEN, Jeffrey RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Feb 2011
Resigned on: 27 Sep 2017
Country of Residence: Usa
Date of birth: December 1951
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

BALL, Benjamin Hales RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jan 2008
Resigned on: 27 Sep 2017
Country of Residence: Usa
Date of birth: January 1966
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

BARBER, Kelvin Trevor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 15 May 2019
Resigned on: 26 Jun 2019
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: October 1977
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

BREIN, Jason Aaron RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 27 Sep 2017
Resigned on: 14 Jul 2020
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: October 1984
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

COOPER, John Mark RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 05 Sep 1997
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: January 1961
Address: 13, Salisbury Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2QF

COUGHRAN JR, William RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Feb 2011
Resigned on: 04 Jul 2014
Country of Residence: Usa
Date of birth: February 1953
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

DANCER, Colin Michael RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Sep 1997
Resigned on: 09 Jan 2008
Date of birth: January 1970
Address: 36 Bycullah Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 8PJ

DENUCCIO, Kevin RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 11 Dec 2008
Resigned on: 14 Feb 2014
Country of Residence: Usa
Date of birth: May 1959
Address: 13, Station Road, Finchley, London, N3 2SB

DOLLIVER, Keith Ranger RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Jul 2020
Resigned on: 03 Mar 2025
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: January 1963
Address: One, Microsoft Way, Redmond, Wa 98052-6399, United States

DOWNES, Anthony Michael RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 09 Jan 2008
Date of birth: November 1953
Address: 555 Florida Street, San Francisco Ca94110, Usa

EASTWOOD, Andrew Christopher, Dr RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 28 Oct 1996
Date of birth: December 1958
Address: 7 Ridley Hill Farm, Ridley, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9RX

EVANS, Michael Jeffrey RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Sep 1996
Resigned on: 09 Jan 2008
Date of birth: January 1965
Address: 22 Fair Ridge, Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PL

FERGUSON, Ian Stewart RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 14 Jul 2020
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: February 1943
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

GETZ, Marion Earl RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 31 Aug 1996
Date of birth: August 1943
Address: Route 1 Box 235, Lovettsville, Virginia 22080, Usa

GOETZ, James RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jan 2008
Resigned on: 14 Jul 2020
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: November 1965
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

KING, Benjamin Lance RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 03 Mar 2025
Resigned on: 01 Dec 2025
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: January 1983
Address: 3rd Floor, 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DT, United Kingdom

LAZAR, John Wilfred, Sir RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 31 Aug 2016
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: March 1959
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

LUND, Hans Martin Nielsen RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 27 Aug 2015
Resigned on: 14 Jul 2020
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: February 1968
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

MACARTHUR, Graeme RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 26 Jun 2019
Resigned on: 26 Jun 2019
Country of Residence: Scotland
Date of birth: May 1963
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

MACARTHUR, Graeme RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 30 Apr 2019
Resigned on: 14 Jul 2020
Country of Residence: Scotland
Date of birth: May 1963
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

MACARTHUR, Graeme RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 17 Sep 2009
Resigned on: 30 Apr 2019
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: May 1963
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

MACARTHUR, Graeme RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 09 Jan 2008
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: May 1963
Address: Mendick Wood, West Linton, Peebleshire, EH46 7AA, Scotland

MAIRS, Christopher John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 27 Sep 2016
Resigned on: 25 Apr 2018
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1957
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

MAIRS, Christopher John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 12 Dec 2002
Resigned on: 09 Jan 2008
Date of birth: February 1951
Address: The Quiet House, 13 Macaulay Buildings Widcombe Hill, Bath, Avon, BA2 6AT

MAIRS, Christopher John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 20 Feb 1997
Date of birth: February 1951
Address: 11 Barnsbury Park, Islington, London, N1 1HQ

MAIRS, John Christopher RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 27 Sep 2016
Resigned on: 27 Sep 2016
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1957
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

MAY, Philip Jonathan RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 09 Jan 2008
Date of birth: May 1957
Address: West End Farm, West End, Essendon, Hertfordshire, AL9 6AZ

MCCONNELL, Philip Jeremy RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 31 Dec 2009
Date of birth: June 1952
Address: 5, Battlefield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4DA, United Kingdom

MULLANEY, Stephen Patrick RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 28 Aug 2014
Resigned on: 14 Jul 2020
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: November 1963
Address: 16350 Matilija Drive, Los Gatos, Ca, 95030, Usa

NORTON, Mark Lawrence RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 18 Dec 1993
Date of birth: May 1955
Address: 41 Rosslyn Hill, London, NW3 5UJ

ORNDORFF, Benjamin Owen RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Jul 2020
Resigned on: 03 Mar 2025
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: September 1971
Address: One, Microsoft Way, Redmond, Wa 98052-6399, United States

PALOMBO, John Bennett RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 09 Jan 2008
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: October 1963
Address: Field End Woodside Green, Great Hallingbury, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7UG

PARTRIDGE, Clive Stanley RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 09 Jan 2008
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1960
Address: 1 Hatherleigh Close, Barnet, Herts, EN4 0NQ

RATCLIFFE, Nigel Stuart RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 05 Sep 1997
Date of birth: December 1960
Address: 17 Roundwood Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7JZ

SHAH, Deep RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jan 2008
Resigned on: 14 Jul 2020
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1979
Address: 100 Church Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6BQ, United Kingdom

WALKER, Gary John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 09 Jan 2008
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: July 1948
Address: 12 West Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EX

Filing history

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Charges

Created	Status	Filings
04 Mar 2025	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
03 Mar 2025	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
03 Mar 2025	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
03 Mar 2025	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
03 Mar 2025	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
03 Mar 2025	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
30 May 2018	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
02 Aug 2017	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
02 Aug 2017	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
30 Aug 2013	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
30 Aug 2013	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
25 Mar 2010	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MG01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
25 Mar 2010	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MG01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
02 Sep 2003	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (MG02) (opens in a new tab)
05 Jun 2003	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
05 Jun 2003	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
11 Apr 2003	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (MG02) (opens in a new tab)
25 Jun 1993	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
24 Nov 1992	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
06 Jul 1989	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (MG02) (opens in a new tab)
06 Jul 1989	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (MG02) (opens in a new tab)
06 Nov 1987	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
28 Sep 1982	Satisfied

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