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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 CFO’ operating in the Hospital space. If you think a CFO’ 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.
Gerard Smith
CFO of SERMO
Gerard joined SERMO in 2011 as the Chief Financial Officer responsible for the company wide Finance, HR and Legal functions along with Investor Relations. Previously he was EMEA CFO of Acxiom, a global Marketing Services Company with revenues exceeding $1.1 billion, CFO of Easynet, a former BSkyB Company, with revenues of $400 million and has held several international finance leadership roles in Dell Corporation during a period in which the business grew from one billion to $13 billion. Gerard has over 25 years of finance experience and graduated with a Business degree from City University, London and is a Chartered Marketer and Chartered Management Accountant.
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About SERMO: SERMO is the social network for doctors.
Peter McPhee
Global Chief Financial Officer of Soho House
Peter McPhee is the Global Chief Financial Officer at Soho House.
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About Soho House: Soho House is a private members’ club for people in the creative industries.
Adeel Ahmad
Chief Financial Officer of Advanz Pharma
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About Advanz Pharma: ADVANZ PHARMA is a pharmaceutical company focused on serving the needs of patients and healthcare providers.
Steve Dando
CFO of Punch Taverns
Steve Dando was appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer in August 2015. He joined Punch in 2003 as Chief Accountant and was promoted to Group Financial Controller in 2009 and Finance Director in July 2011. During his time with Punch, Steve has played a major role in the development of the group. He has a wealth of experience, previously holding a number of senior finance roles with Courtaulds plc. Steve is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales and started his career at Price Waterhouse Coopers. Steve is also a Non-Executive Director of Bromford Housing Group.
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About Punch Taverns: Punch Taverns is one of the UK’s largest leased pub companies, with a portfolio of more than 3,300 pubs nationwide.
Andrew Galloway
CFO of Guestline
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About Guestline: A Shrewsbury, UK-based provider of software for the hospitality sector.
Alan Clark
Chief Financial Officer of D&DLondon
Alan Clark is the Chief Financial Officer at D&D London.
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About D&DLondon: D&D London is a group of luxury restaurants, bars, and hotels.
Craig Blackmore
CFO of Virtual Concierge
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About Virtual Concierge: Virtual Concierge is the luxury lifestyle loyalty club, like an hotel concierge for your personal life.
