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 Hampshire based VP’ operating in the Software 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.
Andy Slater
VP & Managing Director EMEA of Actifio
Having joined Actifio in 2011, Andy leads the EMEA sales execution. Prior to this role, Andy was pivotal in heading up the services and installation customers in the region. Prior to Actifio, Andy lead sales and operations at TecTrade, a data protection and storage partner based in the UK. His 15+ years in roles as Chief Operating Officer and Sales Director allowed him to build strategic customer and regional relationships.
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About Actifio: Actifio delivers enterprise data-as-a-service to global enterprise customers and service provider partners.
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Mark Farnell
VP Revenue Operations of NewVoiceMedia
Mark heads Marketing Operations at NewVoiceMedia, is a Marketo Certified Expert & Marketo Champion. Focussed on AI, predictive lead scoring, Revenue Cycle Analytics, and process improvement.
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About NewVoiceMedia: NewVoiceMedia provides cloud technology that helps businesses sell more, serve better, and grow faster.
Paul Turner
VP Benelux and Nordics of NewVoiceMedia
Paul is responsible for global operations (network operations, professional services and client support). Prior to NewVoiceMedia, he held leadership positions in software and telecommunications businesses world-wide and has a strong track record of growing global businesses. He has a passion for customer service and an inspirational approach to leadership.
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About NewVoiceMedia: NewVoiceMedia provides cloud technology that helps businesses sell more, serve better, and grow faster.
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Rupert Collier
VP Sales, EMEA/APAC of RangeForce
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About RangeForce: RangeForce is a SaaS-based human cyber defense readiness platform that continuously develops defensive skills against the latest threats.
John Nelson
Senior Vice President of CAMP
John Nelson serves as Senior Vice President of CAMP North America at CAMP Systems International, Inc.
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About CAMP: CAMP is a provider of aviation management products and services including aircraft maintenance tracking and information.
Darren Loveday
SVP of Customer Engagement of Thunderhead
Darren Loveday is the SVP of Customer Engagement at Thunderhead.
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About Thunderhead: Thunderhead’s ONE Engagement Hub is a market leading conversation-driven customer engagement platform
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Don Austin
VP of Zco Corporation
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About Zco Corporation: Award Winning Mobile App Development & Custom Software
Mark Wallace
VP Sales and Marketing of AkkenCloud™
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About AkkenCloud™: Staffing And Recruiting Software
Nick Varoudakis
EVP Global Supply Chain Sales And Purchasing of Liquid PC
A long-time partner at LiquidPC and industry visionary, Nick has spent more than 20 years helping their reseller partners succeed by providing unparalleled customer service and innovative product solutions. Nick has been an integral part of the LiquidPC management team, bringing a wealth of experience in technology and channel distribution to his customers. He assists in all aspects of the supply chain, from helping to design technical solutions and assisting customers in maximizing their profit margin, to opening up new product Lines for LiquidPC Resellers.
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About Liquid PC: LiquidPC is a specialized global distributor of information technology and services.
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Charles Milton
VP Strategic Alliances of CensorNet
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About CensorNet, Forghetti: CensorNet Unified Security Service (USS) is a new-generation comprehensive cloud-based cyber security solution.
Brian Partridge
Vice President of 451 Research
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About 451 Research, Yankee Group: 451 Research is an information technology research and advisory company providing essential insight for the pioneers of the digital economy.
Tim Ewald
Vice President of Consulting of Cognitect, Inc.
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About Cognitect, Inc.: Better information, where you need it. Home of Datomic, Clojure and expert development.
Jim Bull
Vice President Business Development & Investor Relations of SMARTwheel
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About SMARTwheel: SMARTwheel™ provides all vehicles with an innovative steering wheel solution that helps prevent distracted driving.
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Howard D. Stewart
Co-Founder, Executive Vice President of Engineering and Director of NitroSecurity
Co-Founder, Executive Vice President of Engineering and Director at NitroSecurity.
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About NitroSecurity, Stewart Search: NitroSecurity is a provider of unified information and event management security solutions for enterprises.
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Julie Pierce
Vice President and General Manager of GruntWorx LLC
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About GruntWorx LLC: GruntWorx LLC is a web-based application that reads, classifies, and extracts data from paper-based forms and PDF files.