Jon Richardson

Managing Director @Contingency Networks Ltd

Contingency Networks is a managed services connectivity provider I founded to solve one of the biggest challenges facing modern organisations: the need for 100% uptime and truly resilient internet.As Managing Director, I lead the strategy, growth, and delivery of enterprise-grade connectivity across both public and private sectors. We specialise in carrier-agnostic, technology-diverse solutions that go far beyond traditional leased lines or fibre circuits. Our customers choose us because downtime is not an option – we deliver peace of mind through innovative design and complete ownership of our network services.Key Highlights:Built and operate an independent UK network with 70+ Points of Presence, designed outside of standard BT exchange footprints for speed, resilience, and reduced third-party reliance.Deliver 10Gb/s to 100Gb/s fibre and microwave leased lines to enterprises, logistics, education, and public-sector organisations.Launched performance-guaranteed connectivity products, with accountability end-to-end under our Performance Promise model.Driving forward the next phase of growth: development of dark fibre capabilities and diverse 100Gb/s circuits to customer premises, particularly targeting underserved rural and hard-to-reach areas.Expanded our portfolio to include cloud, hybrid cloud, and site-to-site DIA services – bringing the data-centre experience on-premises.My focus is not just technology, but enabling organisations to operate with resilience, scalability, and confidence in their digital futures.