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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 VP’ operating in the Developer Tools space. If you think a VP’ 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.
Neil Holloway
Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Business Solutions of Microsoft
Neil Holloway has been Corporate Vice President, Sales & Partners for Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) since July 2012. In this role he reports to Rocky Blanton, CVP of the Enterprise and Partner Group, and is responsible for Sales operations worldwide for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM and ERP product suites; the development and health of the Microsoft Dynamics channel ecosystem and customer service programs; as well as ERP & CRM sales worldwide via Time Zone teams, field and integration with the broader Microsoft sales organizations. During the prior 5 years as VP Business Strategy for Microsoft International, Holloway was a key strategic partner for the corporate business groups and segments, and field leadership, being at the forefront of some of the largest change initiatives the company has implemented, and better positioning the company to capture the opportunities in the transition to a world of cloud, services and devices. Since joining Microsoft in 1990, Holloway has held a number of strategic roles in its UK subsidiary. He was appointed Managing Director of Microsoft Ltd. in July 1998 and subsequently was appointed Vice President of Microsoft EMEA in April 2000. Holloway has an MPhil in Operational Research and Control Engineering from Cambridge University and a BSc Hon. in Mathematics from the University of Bath. In 2008, in recognition of his contribution to international business, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science Degree from the University of Bath.
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About Microsoft: Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
Edward Barrow
VP, Corporate Strategy of Optimizely
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About Optimizely: Optimizely is a platform that provides digital experience solutions.
Chris Pace
VP, Product & Content Marketing of Immersive Labs
A talented communicator with a strong background in creation and development of compelling content. My background combines journalism, technology, security, and marketing, meaning I’m always discovering cool ways to attract an audience and drive engagement.
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About Coincover, Immersive Labs: Immersive Labs develops a platform that measures and improves cybersecurity skills across businesses.
Simon Negus
EVP Worldwide Sales of Tenefit
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About Tenefit: Tenefit provides a simple, secure, and real-time solution for enterprise-grade digital transformation.
