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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 CIO’ operating in the Manufacturing space. If you think a CIO’ 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.
Ewa Pilat
Global Chief Information Security Officer of Jaguar Land Rover
Ewa has over 20 years of experience in Technology and Security. Currently, at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as Global Chief Information Security Officer she is leading transformation of Information and Cyber Security. She is passionate about her job. Focused on driving high quality security innovations. Prior to JLR she held various executive roles across financial, telecommunication and media industry. Co-author and member of the Board of the Association “Technology in a skirt”, which promotes diversity in the technology environment. In particular, she is interested in early education of girls in the field of technology and supporting young, talented women.
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About Jaguar Land Rover: Jaguar Land Rover manufactures and sells high-performance luxury saloons, specialist sports cars and four-wheel drive off-road vehicles.
Mary Haigh
Chief Information Security Officer of BAE Systems
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About BAE Systems: BAE Systems designs, develops, and supports defense and aerospace systems used in the air, on land, at sea, and in space.
Kevin Jones
Group Chief Information Security Officer of Airbus (Commercial Aircraft)
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About Airbus (Commercial Aircraft): Airbus is a commercial aircraft manufacturer that sets the standard for the aviation industry thought its customer focus and more.
Paul Coby
CIO of Johnson Matthey
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About Johnson Matthey: Johnson Matthey is an international speciality chemicals company, founded almost 200 years ago in London.
Paul Coby
CIO of Johnson Matthey
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About Johnson Matthey: Johnson Matthey is an international speciality chemicals company, founded almost 200 years ago in London.
Graeme Hackland
CIO of Williams Grand Prix Engineering
Graeme Hackland is the Williams Group Chief Information Officer, joining in January 2014, this is Graeme’s 20th season in Formula 1. Graeme serves on the company’s Executive Committee and leads the IT Risk Committee.
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About Williams Grand Prix Engineering: Williams Advanced Engineering is the technology and engineering services business of the Williams Group.
Graeme Hackland
CIO of Williams Grand Prix Engineering
Graeme Hackland is the Williams Group Chief Information Officer, joining in January 2014, this is Graeme’s 20th season in Formula 1. Graeme serves on the company’s Executive Committee and leads the IT Risk Committee.
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About Williams Grand Prix Engineering: Williams Advanced Engineering is the technology and engineering services business of the Williams Group.
Richard Cammish
Group CIO of Essentra
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About Essentra: Essentra is a leading international supplier of specialist plastic, fiber, foam, and packaging products.
