Maritime Cargo Processing plc is the UK's leading port community systems specialist
John Hammond Former Managing Director - IBC On-line Services Ltd
Through Mr. Metzgen’s inspiration, leadership and determination, he has helped revolutionize the industry’s perception of what “paperless trading” means. Fred Metzgen is an individual to whom MCP would always remain associated. MCP are today owners of one of the most advanced EDI and inventory management operations. Our service now extends to several other countries in Europe, Africa and the Far East.
IBM, International Business Machines
Fred Metzgen helped lead IBM’s involvement in EDI across EMEA and Asia. Mr Metzgen's ability to communicate well at all levels is complemented by in-depth skills in strategic marketing, corporate strategy and business planning. People respected Mr Metzgen because he is business like, effective and fair, focused on the business, his interpersonal empathy brings people along with him. Mr Metzgen is a widely experienced Senior Executive, quickly grasping a complex business situation and taking effective, people oriented, action.
Tony Field Director, Business Consultant and Executive Coach
Fred Metzgen brings enthusiasm into everything he does in business. He does this with integrity and great interpersonal skills. Fred is able to balance the need to drive the business hard and yet ensure all around him enjoy the experience. He is strong in management and leadership.
Ken Evans Managing Director, The Orm Foundation and an IT and Services Consultant
I worked with Fred Metzgen when we were both senior salesmen in IBM UK Data Processing Division. Fred was one of IBMs most successful salesmen. He always over-achieved his targets as a result IBM promoted him through a series of senior international management positions. Fred’s customer relationship skills and his determination to succeed were widely recognised.
France Telecom Network Services / Transpac / Global One / Orange
Vitor da Costa Managing Director, EVP
Fred Metzgen’s reputation within France Telecom Transpac (Atlas and later Global One) was of the highest standing. Fred is a highly capable and competent CEO, who helped structure France Telecom Network Service operations internationally. He did this with integrity and great interpersonal skills. His management, business development and entrepreneurial skills were well appreciated by all within the group.
Georges Bernard President at MVNO Global
I worked closely with Fred when he was Director General of France Telecom Network Services. A highly respected and competent CEO, who helped to build the first overseas operations in the UK to be one of the most successful within the group. I know my colleagues in France appreciated Fred abilities with the highest esteem.
Comlan Doffonou France Telecom Transpac Business Development Division
Fred Metzgen was employed as the Managing Director / CEO of Transpac Network Services UK, (FTNS). His role was to create our first overseas subsidiary and replicate the services offered by the parent company in France; to recruit and manage its resources and to grow the company technically, operationally and financially taking full P&L responsibility. Under Mr Metzgen’s management leadership, FTNS UK grew to be one of the most successful divisions of France Telecom Transpac, over achieving his business and revenue targets, within his initially defined budget. During this period he successfully won several major contracts; acquired a number of major UK Network infrastructures; obtained qualified staff; and brought forward our ability to deliver services nationwide. I have found Mr Metzgen to be highly respected and experienced Senior Executive, with a good business awareness especially at the strategic level. He has worked well with our senior management and is considered to be a very mature and well organized leader.
British Telecom / BT France / BT Europe
Veronique diGallo Former BT France HR
I met Mr Metzgen when he joined BT Europe (France) in October 1995, when I was one of BT's personnel managers. He came to BT highly recommended and with an enormous amount of Senior Management experience, previously obtained from France Telecom and IBM. Throughout his tenure with BT, he obtained a great deal of respect from his colleagues and peers in France and in the UK. As a senior executive, Fred demonstrated excellent managerial skills in helping BT to drive the business forward. He communicates well at Senior Management level both internally and externally.
Alex Charalambous BSc, MSc, Eur Ing,CEng.,MBCS,CITP Former Freelance Consultant
Fred Metzgen's reputation preceded him when he worked for France Telecom. An executive highly respected by senior colleagues. Later, I had the pleasure of working for Fred, at BT France. Under his stewardship, we were able to close several major international contracts, grow our international infrastructure and gain the respect from both customers and alliance partners. An extremely capable & talented executive.
Peter Nash ACMA Former Head of Commercial Division Syncordia Services (Retired)
I have worked with Fred Metzgen for almost 4 years in BT and most of this period was whilst acting in a Board capacity for BT Syncordia Services. With the experience he has gained with IBM, France Telecom and BT, he is able to fully comprehend and analyse the implications of the changes currently occurring in the International Telecommunications arena. He has often shown his lateral thinking capabilities and identified future opportunities before his peers to secure a winning advantage. Mr Metzgen’s presence provides a ‘deal making’ capability over and above essential analytical skills. This makes him a valuable asset in complex negotiations and as a ‘change agent’.
OmniTicket Network / VGS Systems
Bill Langdon International Business Operations, Partner Alliances and Finance Executive
I worked with Fred Metzgen at OmniTicket Network as the company’s CFO. The company’s board was in turmoil and Fred was brought in to help stabilize the company in a difficult period and raise additional capital from new and existing investors to keep the company afloat in preparation for an IPO. Fred was able to communicate well at an Executive Management level both as part of the multinational Management Team as well as to our diverse client base. Fred was also successful in taking control of the company’s financial and R&D processes. To raise additional equity, we met with over 40 of the leading venture capital and private equity firms in the UK, Germany and France, and raised $15 million in a difficult market.
SynerG Communications US
James Truher Former SVP AT&T, Chairman, Superwire Telecom Inc.
I have known Fred Metzgen, since May 2001, when he joined the management team at SynerG Communications Limited as the President. Fred was brought in to help build the business and marketing plan, to establish credibility and enable the Company to obtain appropriate funds to build an asset owned ATM & IP Virtual Global Network (US, Europe, Asia) using latest technologies available. As a senior executive, Fred demonstrated excellent managerial skills in helping us to drive the business forward. He has a large span of knowledge, is very accurate and precise in programming business plans, follow-ups and the future development of those plans. His financial analysis and skills are good. Fred’s ability in strategic and business planning is enormous. He communicates well at Senior Management level both internally and externally. Our Customers and Prospects appreciated very much Fred business manners.
i3 Group Limited / OpenCity Media
Thorsteinn Yngvi Gudmundsson Co-founder and VP Operations at GRID
I worked with Mr Metzgen when he was a non-executive director of the i3 Group and Interim CEO of Opencity Media. He is a dedicated and experienced business leader who brought stability and direction to the Group. I was impressed not only by Mr. Metzgen’s business integrity but his ability to add real value to the business, more specifically, focussing OpenCity Media and the investors, and in developing a realistic and sustainable Business Plan, supported by all the management team. His leadership is highly respected and his experience and knowledge, a source of strength for the team.
David Spence COO i4 Technology Ltd
Fred Metzgen was appointed to provide guidance, assistance and advice to the group, Fred's natural leadership and experience proved invaluable in quickly evaluating the performance of the group whilst in parallel defining the strategic direction of Open City Media. Fred was a pleasure to work with and would be a valuable asset to any organisation bringing a wealth of experience and expertise. He would be comfortable in any organisation large or small and I have no hesitation in recommending Fred.
David Burnand VP Marketing Europe Veeva Systems
Fred Metzgen is a highly experienced interim CEO and non-exec director. He brought a level of calm, focus and strategic thinking to i3 Group's Opencity Media business that enabled the business to build a credible strategic plan for the first time. Fred steered the business through a particularly difficult period with great sensitivity and commercial focus. A respected and well-liked individual, Fred has a natural empathy for his colleagues and other senior executives that enables him to give advice and strategic thinking to senior managers, whilst maintaining good relationships at all times.
Erling Gudmundsson CEO at Ljosleidarinn / Reykjavik Fibre Network
Mr Metzgen is a dedicated business leader that is capable of providing and adding value to any business venture. As CEO of Industria, I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Metzgen, as the interim MD of Opencity Media, the Open Access Network division of the i3 Group. Within weeks of running Opencity Media, Mr. Metzgen has contributed significantly to focussing the company, in developing a sustainable Business Plan, getting it signed off and supported by the management team, and in supporting and helping the Group to develop a comprehensive budget to drive forward strategy. His leadership is highly respected by both staff and clients. His experience and knowledge have been a source of strength within the team internally.
Metzgen Associates 
Frank Lewis FCA Non-Executive Chairman / Director Aim / Standard listings
In the many years I have known Fred Metzgen, he has proved to be a person of high personal integrity who combines strategic vision with the ability to lead and certainly motivate those around him to succeed. He has been a source of strength and knowhow, and I would have no problem recommending him both as a friend and a senior business colleague.
Katie Sayles CEO at Katie's House
Starting a new business brings many challenges for an entrepreneur. Taking on a mentor / advisor such as Fred has been a godsend, a person with a wide and deep knowledge in setting up, and running a successful business, with cross functional and multidisciplinary expertise. His guidance and support has proved invaluable.
John Brightwell Director Wave Access UK Ltd
I have found Fred to have a wealth of highly relevant experience in business management generally. He has given me invaluable help and his generosity and eagerness to help is truly remarkable. I would recommend anyone to work with Fred, I can guarantee the experience will be rewarding and beneficial.
Liam Young CEO Harper
I met Fred in 2016 when I was considering starting my business. Fred gave me the advice and confidence to take the leap and it was the best decision i've ever made. It's been going 2 years now and is going strong. Your advice was incredibly valuable Fred, thank you.
Stephen Ao Senior Product / Tech Specialist KPMG
Any leader with the ambition to start a new business requires a great team and even better advisors. Having Fred as my mentor / advisor is an asset, a person with deep domain expertise in running a successful worldwide business, and with his guidance I hope to follow in his footsteps and make my company a success.