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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 Printing 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.
Ian Mellor
Managing Director of Metalysis
Ian joined Metalysis in September 2004. Prior to this Ian was a Project Manager at Morgan Fuel Cell, a subsidiary of the Morgan Crucible Company plc Ian has a background in physical chemistry, he has over ten years industrial experience leading teams, developing new products and commercialising technologies, primarily in the alternative energy and metals industries. Since joining Metalysis, Ian has developed and led the Technology team to improve the chemistry and morphology of the products, primarily for tantalum and titanium. He has also provided support to the Engineering team for the scale-up of the process. Ian was awarded a PhD in Heterogeneous Catalysis from the Nottingham Trent University.
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About Metalysis: Metalysis, a manufacturer of metals and alloys, offers both economic and environmental benefits over traditional metal production methods.
Christian Woolfenden
Managing Director of Photobox
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About Photobox: PhotoBox is Europe’s leading community for sharing, printing and personal publishing with over 30 million members.
Sheena Barclay
Managing Director, Collins Geo & Deputy Managing Director, Collins Learning of HarperCollins
Sheena runs the cartographic and geo information division of HarperCollins Publishers, overseeing Collins Geo and Collins Bartholomew Ltd, and is now also Deputy MD of the combined Collins Learning division. She received BSc (Hons) Geography from the University of Edinburgh, followed by an MBA from the University of Glasgow and was awarded the RSGS Digital Award in 2004 for outstanding achievement in the field of cartography. She has a wealth of experience in the cartographic field, working first as an editor, then Cartographic and Technical Director before being promoted to run the cartographic business within HarperCollins in 2008.
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About HarperCollins: HarperCollins is an English language publisher that offers a range of Bibles, atlases, dictionaries, and reissued classics.
Paul Holt
Managing Director of Photocentric
Paul Holt did a degree in Mathematics at Bristol University and then spent his early working life as a Eurobond dealer in the City before ending up in chemical manufacture. He started Photocentric in a small room with the idea of packaging photopolymer. Paul’s interest has always been in developing ideas to innovate with photopolymer. He manages the strategic technical development of Photocentric.
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About Photocentric: Photocentric is a manufacturer & innovator in photopolymer.
Kerry Hogarth
Co-Founder & Managing Director of 3D Printshow
Kerry Hogarth is Co-Founder & Managing Director at 3D Printshow.
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About 3D Printshow: 3D Printshow brings together key players from the entire 3D printing ecosystem.
Charlotte Bearn
Managing Director of Art Republic
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About Art Republic: Art Republic is an online store that provides artworks, gifts and magazines including art advice services.
Phill Adamson
Managing Director & Co-Founder of Paragon Rapid Technologies Ltd
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About Paragon Rapid Technologies Ltd: A leading product development and production support company, offering prototyping, manufacturing and supply chain management solutions.
Justin Pringle
Managing Director of Prototype Projects
Justin manages the commercial, consulting and planning sides of the business, including sales and marketing activities. As well as planning the direction of the business, Justin is responsible for investment in new machinery and technologies to ensure that capacity is always ahead of customer demand.
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About Prototype Projects: Prototype Projects is a specialist prototyping and production parts manufacturer based in Royston.
Andrew Watts
Managing Director of Apple Print & Creative
Andrew Watts is the managing director at Apple Print & Creative.
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About Apple Print & Creative: Apple Print & Creative is a print, design, and marketing agency that provides a robust and professional service.
