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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 Managing Director operating in the Business Intelligence space. If you think a Managing 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.
Paul Wright
Managing Director (UK / FR / ME / TR) of AppsFlyer
Paul Wright Based in London, Paul leads AppsFlyer’s growth and expansion in the UK market. Paul has worked in the online marketing industry for over 18 years, building and shaping businesses for some of the worlds largest agencies, advertisers and technologies.
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About AppsFlyer: The world’s top brands use AppsFlyer to build great products, create exceptional experiences, and preserve customer privacy.
Ailsa Williams
Managing Director of Teneo
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About Teneo: A New York-based corporate advisory firm
Simon Presswell
Managing Director, Broadcast & Education of Ascential Plc
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About Ascential Plc: Ascential is a global information company that enables smart decision-making for business.
Li Wang
Managing Director of Biosite Systems
Li is a founding member of the Biosite team. Li oversees strategic direction and commercial operations, ensuring value is delivered to all clients. Li has a strong background in algorithm system design and development.
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About Biosite Systems: Biosite delivers biometric fingerprint technology solutions to the Construction sector.
Goolshun S Belut
Managing Director of Smplicity
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About Smplicity: Smplicity is a London based salesforce partner that focuses on improving business performance with Salesforce
Vadim Chobanu
Managing Director of Enapps
Vadim graduated in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southampton. Having worked with ERP and accounting systems in a number of sectors, he became frustrated with what was on offer and in 2011 he co-founded Enapps to specifically challenge Sage & Tier 1 ERP systems.
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About Enapps: Enapps is an unique Business Management Software Solution Company.
Tony Xu
Founder and Managing Director of Perfocal
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About Perfocal: Perfocal is the easiest way to hire an awesome photographer, on-demand.
Mark Mulligan
Managing Director and Analyst of MIDiA Research
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About MIDiA Research: MIDiA Research is a media and technology analysis company that offers consulting and syndicated research services.
Stephen Worn
CTO & Managing Director of DatacenterDynamics
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About DatacenterDynamics: DatacenterDynamics is a full service B2B information provider tailored to professionals that design, build, and operate data centers.
Dimitra Christakou
Managing Director of Cambridge IP
Dimitra is the Managing Director of CambridgeIP. In the past she was the Head of Water Insight Services at Bloomberg New Energy Finance, where she was responsible for the product’s overall strategy and direction. In that capacity, Dimitra led a global team of research and data analysts to provide unique analysis, tools and data for decision makers evaluating their water related risks and opportunities. She previously held positions at Thames Water, Accenture and the Corporate Finance Practice of the Corporate Executive Board. Dimitra has extensive experience working with senior executives in the energy and cleantech sectors leading investment strategies for international utilities and major performance improvement projects. She is currently a member of the Corporate Water Disclosure Stakeholder Advisory Group (CWDSAG) for the UN CEO Water Disclosure Project. She is a frequent speaker on sustainability and resources efficiency, and cleantech investment; she has been quoted by Bloomberg, BusinessWeek, the Institutional Investor and other publications. She received her Bachelors degree in Physics from the University of Crete in Greece. Dimitra holds an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College of London and an MBA from London Business School.
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About Cambridge IP: Cambridge IP is a business intelligence provider that offers technology intelligence and innovation strategy products and services.
David Wadsworth
Chief Financial Officer & Managing Director, UK of WMC Global
David Wadsworth oversees the WMC Global Group’s strategic financial direction as he plans, manages, and reports on group finances. His more than 40 years in financial management ensure the success of the group’s entrepreneurial endeavors. David brings extensive management and business development experience as a chartered accountant, having specialized in mobile technology, marketing and media, and property companies. His expertise in managing and resourcing business development for venture capital and investment finance groups enables him to evaluate markets and identify financial and business opportunities for the WMC Global Group—supporting its continued growth. In his role as managing director, David leads his team in opening new opportunities in the United Kingdom, as well as pursuing new opportunities and markets in Europe, and manages the effective delivery of products and solutions to clients. David earned his MA in History at the University of Oxford.
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About WMC Global: Worldwide Brand and Customer Protection At Scale
Piers Alington
Managing Director of Feedback Ferret
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About Feedback Ferret: Feedback Ferret make it easy for companies to improve your customer experience using text analytics.
Piers Alington
Managing Director of Feedback Ferret
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About Feedback Ferret: Feedback Ferret make it easy for companies to improve your customer experience using text analytics.
Laura Liddell
Managing Director of Dez Rez Legal
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About Dez Rez Legal: DezrezLegal is a Legal Services platform.
Brad Burton
Managing Director & Founder of 4Networking
Brad can give you the sharpest advice you’ll find on how to get your business moving. Author, inspirational speaker, media pundit, tireless 4Networker.
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About 4Networking: The UK’s only joined-up business network.
