Information Defected Records began operation on the 1st January 1999 under the watchful eye of Label Manager and A&R Director Simon Dunmore. Simon used to work for the AM:PM label, but left to fulfil his vision for a dedicated US influenced UK house outfit. Simon Dunmore holds a residency in Lausaunne, Switzerland at the D.Club. The label's advertised correspondance address is: Defected Records PO Box 2862 London W1V 5QE However, the label's official address, as listed at Companies House, is: Defected Records 14/15 D'Arblay Street London W1V 3FP Telephone: 020 1 439 9995. Fax: 020 1 439 4545.

Simon has enrolled a number of staff to help him run the business.

»	Jake Vangrove is the Defected tour manager and is responsible for all aspects of this year's tour.
»	Janet Bell, as well as being involved in the original establishment of the label, has to promote the Defected company.
»	John Reed deals with business affairs for the label.
»	The Office Manager is Chantal Murrell.

»	Guy Williams is the Club Promotions Manager and an up-and-coming DJ assigned to Defected.
»	The role of Product Manager has been taken by Richard Boardman.
»	Leigh Morgan is a DJ and a Label Assistant.
»	Yasmin Webb is responsible for Defected sponsorship.