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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 United Kingdom based Manager operating in the Industrial space. If you think a Manager 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.
Jonathan Zetlaoui
Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations, Emerging Markets of Cimpress
Jonathan Zetlaoui is the Product Strategy & Operations Manager at Google
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About Cimpress, Google: Cimpress is a developer of software and manufacturing capabilities that transform traditional markets in order to make customized products.
Graeme Robertson
Global Strategic Account Manager of Johnson Controls
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About Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls operates in building efficiency, automotive experience, and power solutions businesses worldwide.
Matt Leipnik
Lead Specialist Cyber Security Sales Manager of Baker Hughes
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About Baker Hughes: Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide.
Marco A. Sánchez Alfaro
Retail Territory Manager of BP
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About BP: BP delivers heat, light and mobility products and services to people all around the world.
Simon Holgate
Technical Research Manager of IBM Research
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About IBM Research: IBM Research provides research and developments related to the technological industry.
Karen Welsh
Smart Building Project Manager of Google Account of CBRE Group
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About CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Hellen Beveridge
Snr Manager, Data Sustainability, & Privacy Delivery of Cognizant
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About Cognizant: Cognizant is a professional services company, transforming clients’ business, operating and technology models for the digital era.
Louise Forrest
Manager Global Information Security Architecture of Philip Morris International
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About Philip Morris International: Philip Morris International is a tobacco company that sells and manufactures cigarettes.
Barry Davidson
General Manager of Fairgrieve Compression Moulding
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About Fairgrieve Compression Moulding: Fairgrieve Compression Moulding offers industrial moulding of engineering-grade plastics for a wide range of uses and industries.
Graeme Russell
Product Manager – Data Driven Advantage of Howden
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About Howden: Howden is an engineering company producing custom engineered fans, compressors and air-heaters.
Lewis Lawrence
IT Manager of Weatherford International
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About Weatherford International: Weatherford is an oilfield service company that engages in well drilling, evaluation, production, and intervention of oil and natural gas.
Duran Cesur
Investment Manager of Vinci Venture Capital
Duran is an experienced strategy and investment professional. While working for The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) with blue chip clients, Duran built expertise in growth strategy and due diligence and gained considerable skills in operational improvements and organisational restructuring. As Director of Strategy and Business Analysis at Global Data (formerly Progressive Digital Media), Duran worked on the largest acquisition in the company’s history and carried out multiple projects with a direct impact on the bottom line. Duran is currently Head of Strategy for the Sturrock & Robson Group and an Investment Manager at Excelsa Ventures. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Swarthmore College.
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About Vinci Venture Capital: Vinci invests in early-stage European tech companies in mobility, industry 4.0, energy storage and management, supply chain and logistics.
Craig Forrester
Connectors Division Manager of Staubli
Craig Forrester is the Connectors Division Manager of Staubli UK Ltd and has been with the company for 19 years. Craig has over 23 years’ experience in the plastics market and over 36 years in factory automation. His technical qualifications include HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
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About Staubli: Staubli is an mechatronics solutions provider for the textile, connectors and robotics.
Barry Maidment
IT Product Manager and Director of Business Intelligence UK and Ireland of Rittal
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About Rittal: Rittal is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure.
Nick Baker
IVDR Certification Manager of DNV GL
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About DNV GL: DNV GL is an international certification body and classification society.
Jeremy Booth
Sales Manager UK & Ireland – IMA Active Division of IMA Group
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About IMA Group: IMA design and manufacture of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceuticals.
Sarah Starkey
National Sales Manager of Iceni
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About Iceni: Iceni produces and manufactures various types of windows and doors.
Sandy Mackie
Trust Manager of Scrabster Harbour
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About Scrabster Harbour: Britain’s most northern mainland port providing services for oil and gas, renewables, cruise, ferries, fishing, property and cargo sectors.
Anthony Hammersley
Director and General Manager of TEV
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About TEV: TEV specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) products.
Mark Major
Warehouse Logistics Manager of Kontroltek
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About Kontroltek: Kontroltek is an industrial automation and electronic repair company.
John Kreyling
Regional Sales Manager of Uninterruptible Power Supplies
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About Uninterruptible Power Supplies: Uninterruptible Power Supplies is a provider of power protection product and service solutions.
Tim Ricketts
International Business Development Manager of MAC Solutions
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About MAC Solutions: MAC Solutions is a Technical Distributor for hardware and software products.
Louise Chapman
Learning and Development Manager of Marshall Centre
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About Marshall Centre: The Marshall Centre works to future-proof companies by developing apprentices and upskilling existing workforces.
Sean Johnston
Commercial Training Manager of NETA Training Centre
Sean Johnston is a commercial training manager at NETA Training.
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About NETA Training Centre: NETA Training is a vocational training provider that delivers a wide range of commercially and Government funded engineering training.
Carol Richardson
Quality and Compliance Manager of NETA Training Centre
Carol Richardson is a quality and compliance manager at NETA Training.
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About NETA Training Centre: NETA Training is a vocational training provider that delivers a wide range of commercially and Government funded engineering training.
Sian Cameron
Centre Support Manager of NETA Training Centre
Sian Cameron is a center support manager at NETA Training. Prior to her current position, Sian served as an executive assistant and schools administrator at NETA Training.
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About NETA Training Centre: NETA Training is a vocational training provider that delivers a wide range of commercially and Government funded engineering training.
Daniel Jarvis
Technical and Business Development Manager of Plastribution
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About Plastribution: Plastribution distributes thermoplastic raw materials for injection moulding, extrusion and blow moulding industries.
Daniel Jarvis
Technical and Business Development Manager of Plastribution
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About Plastribution: Plastribution distributes thermoplastic raw materials for injection moulding, extrusion and blow moulding industries.
Darrin Dickinson
Regional Sales Manager of EnvisionTEC
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About EnvisionTEC: Professional 3D printing solutions delivering high precision, surface quality, functionality and a wide array of printing materials.
