About us
Empowering organisations to thrive with Microsoft 365
At Cloud Design Box we provide a complete intranet and digital workplace solution – built on Microsoft 365 and powered by an exclusive suite of SharePoint web parts, automation and provisioning tools.
Our Story
Cloud Design Box began with a simple belief: technology should make work and learning easier. What started as a small team helping organisations get more from Microsoft 365 quickly grew into a mission to remove complexity and create digital environments that people enjoy using.
Many organisations invest in Microsoft 365, yet struggle with poor adoption, fragmented systems and endless duplication. We set out to change that – by developing our own licensed IP – a powerful, ready-to-deploy SharePoint and Teams solution that transforms Microsoft 365 into a truly connected platform.
Today, as a Microsoft Global Partner supporting more than 750 clients and maintaining a 98% customer retention rate, our journey continues to be driven by the same principle: better communication + smarter collaboration = stronger outcomes.
Mission & Vision
We make Microsoft Teams and SharePoint easy-to-use for schools and businesses.
Our vision is to become the intranet platform of choice for organisations worldwide.
What We Do
We specialise in developing and deploying branded, purpose-built intranet and digital workplace solutions built on Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Our education and business clients use our platforms to streamline communication, automate workflows and create connected, high-performing digital communities.
We stay closely aligned with Microsoft’s roadmap so your platform evolves with every update – future-ready from day one.
Our Values
Supportive and positive in our approach.
Great relationships with our customers and partners.
Focused on customer success.
Adaptive to change.
Passionate about what we do.
Knowledge through learning and development.
Sharing our expertise and experience.
Our Team
Our leadership team combines deep education experience with Microsoft 365 expertise.
Founder & CEO
Tony Phillips
Provides vision and direction, ensuring every project starts with people and purpose.
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Chief Strategy Officer and Product Co-Founder
Darren Hemming
Oversees delivery, drawing on 20 years of SharePoint innovation.
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Chief Revenue Officer
Joanne Harkin-Arro
Leads growth strategy, aligning client needs with measurable value.
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Operations Manager
Joe
Keeps client systems running smoothly with responsive, expert service.
Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Sarah
Supports our people, culture and operations.
Our Clients
Trusted by leading schools, multi-academy trusts and businesses across the UK and beyond.
CELEBRATING A DECADE OF INNOVATION
10 Years of Cloud Design Box
This year marks a proud milestone – a decade of Cloud Design Box.
Over the past decade, we’ve continually enhanced and expanded our platform – building a rich ecosystem of proprietary tools trusted by customers internationally.
Our 10-year journey reflects the same principles that define us today: continuous innovation, genuine relationships and measurable impact.
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