
William Copley
Founder & Managing Director at Armstrong Bell
Faringdon, United Kingdom
Joined March 2026
Summary
Founder and hands-on Managing Director who built Armstrong Bell from a small installations business into a business telecoms provider focused on voice, data and hosted communications. co+2
Technically grounded — began as a telephone engineer and cabling installer and keeps a strong operational and product focus on telephony, hosted voice, data and mobile services. co+1
Experienced music frontman who transitioned from a 1990s major-label music career (Fretblanket) into entrepreneurship, and continues to engage with music through reunions and releases. trouserpress+2
Locally engaged and community-minded — maintains long-term client relationships in the region and has participated in local charity fundraising activities. co+1
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How can businesses make working from home a long term success?
Article discussing factors and practices that can help businesses make remote working sustainable long-term.
Helping businesses embrace the 'new normal'
Article offering guidance to businesses on adapting to post-disruption working environments and new operating models.