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 Shropshire based Director operating in the Software 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.
Chris Dudgeon
Commercial Finance Director for Strategic Deals of Capgemini
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About Capgemini: Capgemini provides consulting, technology, and digital transformation services.
Rupert Gutteridge
Sales and Marketing Director of Guestline
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About Guestline: A Shrewsbury, UK-based provider of software for the hospitality sector.
Andrew Williams
Development Director of Guestline
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About Guestline: A Shrewsbury, UK-based provider of software for the hospitality sector.
Pippa Halliday
Commercial Director of Igloo Vision
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About : Igloo Vision is the shared VR company. We create 360° immersive solutions and all of the enabling technologies.
Ray Bryant
Chairman and Managing Director, CEO of Idappcom
Ray started working life in a firm of London chartered accountants, qualified as Chartered Company Secretary in 1979. His career in I.T. started at the Control Data Corporation, in finance, production and logistics. Ray spent fifteen years with Ciba Geigy Switzerland, working on Finance and ERP software implementations in the UK, USA, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Turkey and the Philippines. Ray also worked at SSA Global Technologies as a financial systems consultant culminating in the creation of an independent compliance company, SLA Management Services (Barham Group) which Ray headed as chairman and managing director. The Barham Group, during the next six years, grew to service many I.T. companies including one of the largest IBM mid range, UNIX, ERP and CRM software providers in the world. Ray took the company from start up to successful sale in 2008.
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About Idappcom: Idappcom supplied software and hardware that enhances network security, reducing risk and lowering cost of ownership of devices.
Adam Turner
Digital Business Director of Sitemorse
Throughout my career as a Product and Marketing Executive, I have developed outstanding experience across a variety of complex global roles. I can create innovative product strategies while leading product development teams, launching new products, and analysing markets to identify lucrative growth opportunities. I have delivered numerous programmes in the Communications industry including hardware, software, SaaS, digital products and services working with a blend of companies including startups and well-established businesses. As an adaptable professional with outstanding problem-solving skills, I have overcome critical obstacles and roadblocks to achieve programme objectives on time and within budget. I can foster working relationships and strategic alliances with key stakeholders while inspiring cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional levels of performance. I can coach and mentor talent while developing comprehensive training initiatives for team members. My career highlights include the spin-out and launch of Net2Edge (increasing revenues by 100%), the strategic launch and product development of Vodafone Wireless Office in EMEA and APAC regions (annual revenues of over £1BN) while working with Vodafone’s key partners to increase EMEA/APAC revenues by €100M+ and improve product delivery by 300%. I continually exceed management expectations and I can add significant value to any organisation. For the right opportunity, I’m open to relocation globally.
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About Sitemorse, Sitemorse: Sitemorse provides content QA & digital governance software.
Matt Stafford
Operations Director (VP Operations) of Commerce Decisions
Matt Stafford joined Commerce Decisions in February 2014, having worked within QinetiQ since 2000. Matt has worked in management, consultancy and research environments, and is an experienced Operations, Business and People Leader. Most recently Matt led QinetiQ’s Acquisition Services business, serving a broad range of MOD and commercial clients. As a strong generalist, with a rigorous and diverse background, Matt takes pride in providing timely, pragmatic advice and strategic guidance. He delivers a highly personalised and bespoke service to those depending upon high quality management, reporting and operational leadership. Matt seeks to create positive and rewarding environments, backed by a passion for organic talent development, in which people flourish to maximise business success.
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About Commerce Decisions: Commerce Decisions delivers proven software, best practice knowledge and expert services to assist in high risk sourcing projects.
