Our Team
Meet the experts behind Plug Group’s innovative cable recovery and fiber upgrade solutions
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Jeremy Leonard
Chairman
Jeremy Leonard is a seasoned founder and business leader with over 30 years of experience in advertising, digital, mobile, marketing, and telecommunications. He has a proven track record of transforming early-stage startups into global businesses by developing and executing growth strategies that drive commercial success and attract investment.
Key Highlights:
- Plug Group Limited (2024): CEO, leading global growth and innovation in the telecom and digital sectors.
- LEAD Group (2020): Founder & Chairman, optimizing marketing technology and performance for top global brands.
- LEAD Talent (2022): Founder, providing a consultative recruitment service for digital experts.
- Plexure (2013-2014): Head of EMEA and Managing Director (Asia), expanding operations and securing major deals with McDonald’s and IKEA across Europe and Asia.
- Appraise (2016): CEO, growing revenues 200% annually for three years, leading to a successful management buyout.
- Omnicom Media Group (2010-2012): Managed the fastest-growing agency (Fuse) and developed global digital strategies for major brands.
- Plus SMS (2005): Global Marketing Director, securing major deals with companies like MasterCard and Nike in the telecom startup.
Jeremy's leadership in business building and telecommunications has consistently driven significant growth, securing key global partnerships and transforming early-stage ventures into industry leaders.
Laslo Nusbaum
Head of Engineering Research & Development
Laslo is a highly skilled multidisciplinary engineer with extensive expertise in hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. Recognized for his innovative problem solving and results-driven approach, he excels at integrating complex technologies to deliver efficient, scalable solutions across industries such as telecommunications, energy, and manufacturing.
A standout achievement includes leading the pioneering technical development of the compression extraction process for copper core cables, a groundbreaking advancement that optimized resource recovery, reduced operational costs, and elevated sustainability standards. By orchestrating cross-functional teams and leveraging his deep technical knowledge, Laslo transformed conceptual designs into a robust, industry-ready methodology, earning acclaim for its precision and reliability.
With many patented solutions and techniques for cable core extractions, Laslo has collaborated with major telecommunications and state electricity groups worldwide, including Vodafone, BT, T-com, Orange, SEC, HT, HEP, Hungaro Cabel, Vietnam Telecom, TelEm, CETIN, Telecraft, Elektro Ljubljana, LG, CPPW Hong Kong and others.
Today, Laslo is emphasizing the introduction of an innovative modular winch specifically engineered for cable recovery, which is scheduled to be unveiled in the forthcoming months. This winch will be utilized in conjunction with the complete range of cable extraction techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce the costs associated with telecommunication cable extractions.
Richard Lenac
Head of Field Engineering
Richard is an accomplished engineer and project manager with over 16 years of experience in cable extraction techniques, data-informed decision-making, and strategic marketing efforts. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and delivering impactful presentations.
Richard is an outstanding engineer and indispensable team member. He exemplifies a committed professional—diligent, innovative, and determined to tackle challenges. His ability to produce results in demanding environments and under tight project deadlines showcases his adaptability and resilience. Regardless of the task’ s complexity, Richard consistently merges perseverance with expertise, driving success.
His proactive mindset and readiness to expand his core responsibilities ensure that projects stay on track, even when faced with unexpected challenges. Richard approaches every hurdle with practicality and resolve, whether dealing with logistical issues or stepping into new technical domains.
Richard is the kind of professional who transforms challenges into Opportunities and he continues to advance innovation at the crossroads of engineering, data, and strategic development, producing transformative results for global stakeholders.
Nigel Eagles
Head of Commercial
Nigel is a results-driven international sales director and business leader with a solid track record of building teams and strong client relationships while driving growth across global markets particularly within telecommunications, technology and recruitment.
Dual British and Dutch national with many years of experience, Nigel has successfully navigated diverse industries, negotiated high-value contracts, and developed tailored market-entry strategies for regions spanning Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Known for blending strategic vision with cultural insight, Nigel thrives in cross-border collaborations and excels at turning complex challenges into profitable opportunities. Whether expanding a brand into a new territory or strengthening existing partnerships, he brings a passion for connecting people, products, and markets on a global scale.
Key Highlights:
- Consulted in collaboration with the Dutch government for the set-up of many extremely successful technology companies to establish their HQ in Amsterdam.
- Speaker at many industry events on cross-border business set up and tools in building powerful remote teams.
- Training sales teams at all levels in sales skills and processes.
- Co-presenter of Dutch television show assisting individuals with their career goals and aspirations.
- Currently working with incumbent telco’s in realising the opportunity they have in creating wealth from what has often been a valuable asset that remains just out of reach, until now.
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