Meet the Team

With over a 100 years worth of combined industry experience, our team use their insight, experience and knowledge to ensure our products, company and customers are ready for the future.

Daniel Layne

Founder & CEO

Daniel lives in Bedford, and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his daughters, cooking, listening to music and trying to keep fit(ish). Daniel was once stopped in the street, photographed and featured in Just Seventeen magazine, in an article we have, as of yet, been unable to find. He claims this happened based on the strength of his shoes, a feature he carries into today as he is often found wearing his Batman converse.

David Beahan

Head of Product

Dave is based in Leighton Buzzard, where he lives with his wife and young son.

When he’s not working or spending time with his family, Dave can often be found either watching or playing golf, and is a big fan of both football and NFL, although the less said about his favourite teams, the better! On the weekend, he loves trying out new recipes, either cooking at home or eating out.

In his professional life, Dave has spent most of his career in financial services and thrives in a fun, social, and highly team-focused work environment. He believes in collaboration and fostering a strong team dynamic to achieve great results.

Lauren Strang

Head of Operations

Lauren is based in Bedford, and balances her professional role with family life, spending her spare time with her young son. An active sport and fitness enthusiast, Lauren is also a lifelong Liverpool FC supporter. During her time living in Liverpool, she worked in hospitality at Anfield, gaining valuable experience in the events industry. Lauren brings her strong work ethic and team-oriented approach to her role with us.

Tom White

Head of Customer Success

Tom leads our customer-focused teams from Bedford, where family life keeps him busy with his two boys. Most weekends you’ll find him coaching his eldest’s football team – an experience that’s taught him patience, clear communication, and the importance of celebrating small wins. Away from the sidelines, Tom enjoys a game of basketball or tennis when time allows, and has recently become hooked on chess, despite admitting he’s still got a lot to learn. His approachable style and genuine interest in helping people succeed makes him ideally suited to ensuring our clients thrive with QV Systems.