Best Startup
At Best Startup UK we track over 130,000 UK startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Essex based Director operating in the Retail space. If you think a Director is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Sarah Stone
Director of People and Culture of Konica Minolta
Sarah is part of the UK Board at Konica Minolta Business Solutions, an Intelligent Data company with 43,000 employees worldwide. With over 30 years of experience in Human Resources, she has vast experience of Talent Management, Organisational and Cultural change. Her Strategic Thought Leadership surrounds creating great places to work and championing both Inclusion and CSR. Her current role is responsible for People Strategy, Employee Experience including workplace, Compliance and Internal/External Branding She previously has worked within the Financial Services Industry, including AIG and RSA Insurance. Sarah believes in constantly Rethinking how we do things as the world evolves and her purpose is to help people be the best they can be in life.
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About Konica Minolta: Konica Minolta is an Innovative Company and continues to create inspiring products and services in the field of imaging.
Paul Underwood
Co-Founder & Managing Director of Thames Card Technology
Paul Underwood Co-Founded Thames Card Technology Limited in 1994 and serves as its Managing Director.
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About Thames Card Technology: Thames Card Technology is a plastic card manufacturer for many markets ranging from banking and retail to telecoms and ID.
Clive Consterdine
Sales & Marketing Director of Zonal Retail Data Systems
Clive joined Zonal Retail Data Systems in August 2010 and has 35 years experience in the UK Leisure Industry including 20 years in operations in Director roles at European Leisure Plc, and later with Regent Inns Plc where he was responsible for the rollout of Walkabout Inns and Jongleurs Comedy Clubs. Since 2000, Clive has held Sales and Marketing Director roles selling technology solutions to the Hospitality sector. When he’s not developing new business relationships, Clive enjoys travelling the world, spending time with his family and friends, skiing, and playing golf. He recently visited India as part of the companys Hope For Children Your Business, Their Lives campaign which Zonal is a corporate sponsor of.
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About Zonal Retail Data Systems: Zone Retail Data Systems provides technology solutions to the bar, restaurant, retail, hotel, and leisure industry.
Darren Likely
Managing Director of Agar Scientific
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About Agar Scientific: Agar is a leading manufacturer and distributor of scientific laboratory equipment, with a focus on electron microscopy consumables.
L Joyce
Managing Director of Agar Scientific
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About Agar Scientific: Agar is a leading manufacturer and distributor of scientific laboratory equipment, with a focus on electron microscopy consumables.
L Joyce
Managing Director of Agar Scientific
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About Agar Scientific: Agar is a leading manufacturer and distributor of scientific laboratory equipment, with a focus on electron microscopy consumables.
