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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 CEO’ operating in the Industrial Engineering space. If you think a CEO’ 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.
Alexander Guslisty
Founder, CEO of BIG Atom
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About BIG Atom: Recycling company on a mission to end polymer waste. They develop, build and operate new generation infrastructure for processing waste.
Graeme Malcolm
Co-Founder & CEO of M Squared Lasers
Graeme’s interest in laser technology began at Strathclyde University with a degree in ‘Laser Physics and Optoelectronics’ followed by PhD research into Compact Solid-State Laser Sources. Shortly after he co-founded his first company Microlase Optical Systems, which went on to catch the eye of global laser company ‘Coherent Inc.’. Today, Graeme leads M Squared Lasers to specialise in novel laser solutions for use in a myriad of academic and commercial applications. Here, he develops a range of world-class laser and photonics systems, which are not only ‘one of a kind, they are critical enablers in fundamental physics research, underpinning many world firsts. The rapid growth of M Squared, as evidenced by its place in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, Deloitte EMEA Fast 500 and Sunday Times Tech Track 100, goes to show how important laser technology is to unlocking the future secrets of science. Graeme is a visiting Professor and Entrepreneur in Residence at the Institute of Photonics at the University of Strathclyde and a Member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy of Scotland. He also sits on the advisory board of the Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics. He has authored and co-authored 62 papers and conference proceedings and has secured 14 active patent families with 52 individual fillings worldwide. Earlier this year, Graeme was awarded an OBE for his services to Science and Innovation.
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About M Squared Lasers, University of Strathclyde: M Squared Lasers develops and manufactures next-generation lasers and photonic instruments.
Jarek Rosinski
Founder and CEO of Transmission Dynamics
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About Transmission Dynamics: Transmission Dynamics is an independent privately owned company
Simon Thomas
Chief Executive Officer of Paragraf
Simon’s diverse background in physics, engineering and materials science combined with many years’ experience in the fields of semiconductors, functional materials, solid state devices and capital equipment manufacture, have equipped him with the knowledge to truly understand two-dimensional materials production. With expertise in materials deposition techniques he has developed numerous new materials and structure generation processes whilst progressing the general community understanding of the science of materials growth. As a global high-tech materials and engineering consultant, Simon has multidisciplinary skill sets in the development of equipment, deposition processes and surface science across a range of fields. The resulting technology advancements have achieved new performance levels in existing semiconductor device structures and have facilitated the capability to produce new and novel materials and devices.
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About Paragraf: Paragraf develop and deliver game-changing, commercial-quality, graphene-based electronic devices using contamination-free technology.
Alexander Schey
CEO & Co-Founder of Vantage Power
Alexander Schey is the Chief Commercial Officer & Electrification at Allison Transmission .
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About Allison Transmission Holdings, Vantage Power: Vantage Power designs and manufactures powertrain electrification and connectivity technologies for heavy-duty vehicles.
Ben Halford
CEO of Surface Generation
Ben is the founder of Surface Generation and has extensive knowledge of the use of advanced manufacturing, 3D printing and composites knowledge in the motorsport, aerospace, automotive sectors.
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About Surface Generation: Surface Generation is a privately-owned high technology and manufacturing company.
Paul Domjan
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ENODA
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About ENODA: ENODA provides the transition to a zero-carbon energy system in a way that is economically sustainable for all.
Mike Gascoyne
Founder & CEO of MGI Engineering
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About MGI Engineering: MGI Engineering provides technology and engineering solutions on improving various kinds of transportation.
Monika Tomecka
Executive Director, CEO & Co-Founder of uFraction8
Dr Monika Tomecka has a PhD with a background in biology, genetics and biomedical research. This gives her insight into the science and operations of uFraction8’s customer segments. She is able to converse at an appropriate level to engage and sell the benefits of uFraction8 technology.
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About uFraction8: uFraction8 develops microfluidics-based filtration systems to help bio-manufacturers to harvest biomass sustainably and more efficiently.
Dominic Vergine
CEO and Co-Founder of Monumo
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About Monumo: Monumo is an electronic and mechanical engineering company that develops optimal electric motors.
Jo Hallas
Chief Executive Officer of Tyman plc
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About Tyman plc: Tyman is a international supplier of engineered components to the door and window industry.
Jeremy Fry
Interim CEO of Ainscough Crane Hire
Jeremy Fry is the Interim CEO at Ainscough Crane Hire.
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About Ainscough Crane Hire: Ainscough Crane Hire is a lifting services company that operates from 32 strategic locations.
Michael Chen
Co-founder and CEO of Nuclera
Michael Chen is the Co-founder and CEO at Nuclera.
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About Nuclera: Nuclera makes biology accessible through desktop enzymatic protein and gene synthesis.
Haidin Rashid
Co-Founder and CEO of Materialize.X
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About Materialize.X: Data-Driven Directors for Manufacturing
Helene Steiner
Chief Executive Officer of OpenCell
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About OpenCell: OpenCell builds biotech labs in shipping containers with the aim of making biotechnology accessible and affordable.
