Barry Rhodes RIP

INEX Chief Executive 2003 - 2018

Following a brief period of illness, Barry Rhodes, Chief Executive of INEX, died on the 21st of September, 2018.

Barry casually exuded gravitas that naturally won peoples' confidence and respect. His ease at being equal to everyone, regardless of their position, is what leaves us all mourning a good friend.  He was a true gentleman, and his kindness and courtesy will always remain with us.

Many organisations come to critical points in their development and without strong and determined leadership, they never reach their potential. For INEX, Barry Rhodes joined as chief executive at that critical point and through his expertise, he developed the organisation into the globally known and respected IXP that it is. The INEX team and wider INEX community owe him a debt of gratitude for his work in achieving this.

The greatest grief at this time is his wife Sandy’s, who many in the community will have met on many occasions and heard about from Barry so often. To Sandy, we extend the sincere sympathies of the INEX team and community. Barry is also survived by his two sons, daughters-in-law and very much loved grandchildren.

We were richer for Barry’s presence and are certainly poorer in his passing.