Meet the Team

Dr James Hussey, Microscopy Specialist North UK, joined GT Vision in May 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Olympus covering the North for Life Sciences. He has expertise in the application of Microscopy and the study of Liquid Crystals. He gained his PhD in Synthesis and Characterisation of Novel Photochromic Liquid Crystals at the University of Hull. He was the Lead Formulator for two APIs at Pfizer, where he was successful in gaining FDA approval for a Liquid Crystal phenomena within the formulation - a first for this area.  

Patrick has joined GT Vision in May of 2025 and brings with him many years of
experience in the microscope industry and business development. Born and raised in Denver Colorado he moved to the UK in 2015 to start the UK branch of a microscope company focusing on sales and service on surgical microscopes.
Starting in the UK from the ground up he has a huge focus on building relationships with customers and is driven to provide top quality customer service. With experience in the UK market both NHS, Private, he also has
extensive international sales experience and prides himself on looking after
his customers.

Mike has worked for GT Vision since January 2019. Starting as a trainee service engineer, he cut his teeth looking after a large service contract for a national chain of Veterinary practices. 

As his experience and knowledge has grown, he’s taken on more advanced and complicated service jobs. Now covering countrywide, he’s visiting everyone from Universities and Hospitals to Manufacturers and Secondary Schools to provide help and support for all levels of microscopy.

With over 30 years of experience as a supervisor in the security industry, Steve has honed exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. In July 2024, Steve joined GT Vision Ltd as an office manager, bringing a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of leadership and efficiency to the role.

Born and raised in London, Emma has over 30 years of experience within the retail and hospitality industries, accomplished in customer service and stock management.

Working within well-known companies such as Liberty, The Royal Lancaster Hotel, Selfridges group, and Tesco before joining GT Vision in 2016.

With a strong passion for problem solving and creating systems, Emma takes pride in supporting colleagues and customers, ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes.

On leaving school Neil attended Merton College in Morden studying Motorcycle mechanics (a course sponsored by a number of branded motorcycle manufactures).

Neil then earned a 4 year Apprenticeship with a Suffolk based engineering company, becoming a qualified Mechanical Engineer, Fitter, Welder, Machinist. 

Neil was asked to join a Suffolk based Automotive engineering company named PACE Products. This business owned by an Ex Lotus F1 mechanic. Over a 25 year period the company grew from 2 members of staff to over 40, growing the business into a globally recognised supplier of specialised automotive equipment, Neil personally training and mentoring many enthusiastic young men and women to machine, weld, fabricate, assemble/build/install; working with the likes of Lotus, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Ford, many of the most revered Touring car, La Man, GT, Single seater, Ice racing, Rally car, Drag car/motorcycle, GP motorcycle, classic and pre-war car race teams; amongst other similar projects working with JCB on their Diesel Max land speed record car. Responsible for designing, prototyping, creating, manufacturing and supplying specialised parts from a comprehensively equipped purpose-built factory.  

A change of career came when Neil was invited to join GT Vision Ltd back in 2010 in the early days of their expansion, increasing product level and supplier base along with creating and maintaining the Service and Support side to the business; Neil bringing a wealth of experience at industry level, a keen eye for detail, combined with a strong unwavering work ethic.

John Burns is a business builder at heart, with over 40 years of experience in scaling companies and leading teams. He founded Diamond Group in 1992, transforming it from a garage startup into a multi-million-pound business spanning IT solutions, office equipment, communications, and finance.

After 31 successful years, he sold the company in 2021, thinking he was ready for retirement—but the entrepreneurial itch didn’t fade.In May 2023, John invested in GT Vision Ltd, stepping in as CEO in October 2023 with a bold vision: to grow the company to £10 million a year and make it the UK’s leading provider of microscopy solutions for hospitals, colleges, and industry.

With a hands-on leadership style, a passion for growth, and decades of experience, John is driven to take GT Vision to the next level.