About Us

Grip Software

Grip-Software Limited promotes a range of offline and on-line software that address the needs of a world driven by the desire to capitalize on Internet capabilities.

Grip! Is a fully scalable, offline product that operates across computer types, including mobile devices and Windows systems. Potential applications include retail, CRM, document management and security.

Charles Ashwanden (Chief Executive Officer)

After an extensive career in the investment bank ratings business, Charles moved to the high tech markets in 1999. He advised and worked with a number of Blue chip organizations, investigating and implementing process automation and personal portal products on an enterprise wide basis.

Charles brings broad experience of Management, Marketing and Sales within the Software and Services marketplace. He has held a number of senior positions including Managing Director of Standard and Poor’s Micro pal Asia, Hong Kong, and General Manager of Bowne Business Solutions, Asia Pacific.

Charles founded Grip! Software in June 2002 and has developed the company from concept to a leading – edge software organization, focusing his energies and innovative flair on a family of web – services based applications for utilization by both individuals and commerce.

Nick Everest (Head of Information Technology)

Nick is Grips’ innovative technical resource. He brings nine year of technical experience gained within a leading software providers financial services division. As Grips’ most experienced Project Manager, Nick has responsibilities across all areas of the technology area.

Nick has comprehensive experience of design, development, management, and support of a broad portfolio of products. With hands-on experience of developing with several languages and databases, and also has four years experience of remotely managing offshore development projects. He joined Grip! in June 2003, and is responsible for technology and development.

David King (Head of Strategic Marketing)

David is a commercially focused strategic marketer, bringing 19 years experience of IT–based Service marketing, strategy and proposition development. From key roles within engineering through to systems engineer and consultant, the last ten years have been focused on sales and marketing management. David has taken several products from concept to commercial success, and his experience incorporates management of research and development, particularly regarding Internet products. Geographies include North America, mainland Europe, Japan and Scandinavia. David joined Grip Software in May 2003, and his responsibilities cover Marketing and Sales Strategy, and Operations