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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 London based Manager operating in the Consulting space. If you think a Manager 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.
Mahadev Ganti
Solutions Lead – SuccessFactors & Project Manager of Infosys
Mahadev Ganti is the Solutions Lead of SuccessFactors & Project Manager at Infosys Limited since February 2014. Prior to his current role Mahadev was Lead Consultant of SAP HCM Practice at Infosys Limited. Previously, Mahadev was Senior Consultant of Human Capital Management at Sodexo, Senior Consultant of SAP Human Capital Management at Capgemini and HCL and Senior Consultant of SAP for North America at Compass Group PLC. Mahadev earned his M.Sc. degree from Osmania University at Hyderabad, India.
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About Infosys: Infosys is a provider of consulting, technology, and outsourcing, and next-generation services.
Seb Burnett
General Manager ConvergeHEALTH Europe of Deloitte
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About Deloitte: Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Richard Bowyer
Category Manager – IT Procurement of Deloitte
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About Deloitte: Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Dave Clemente
Senior Manager – Cyber Risk of Deloitte
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About Deloitte: Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Michelle Lee
Senior Manager and AI Ethics Lead, Risk Analytics of Deloitte
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About Deloitte: Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Ruomeng Wang
Research and Analysis Manager: Fintech Intelligence Service of IHS Markit
Ruomeng Wang is a senior analyst covering fintech and blockchain intelligence service at IHS Markit. Her reports and analysis include coverage of: blockchain opportunities in telecoms and media, the payment strategies of leading operators, technology and media platforms; payments and financial inclusion in emerging markets. She is a regular speaker at industry conferences and widely quoted in coverage of fintech and mobile financial services by leading news organisations including Forbes, CNBC, Reuters and Mobile World Live.
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About IHS Markit: IHS provides information and analysis to support the decision-making process of businesses and governments in regards to various industries.
Alzbeta Fellenbaum
Research Manager, Telecomunications of IHS Markit
Alzbeta Fellenbaum is a Senior Analyst in IHS Technology’s Broadband Media and Operators teams covering broadband access data and content trends. In her role, she closely follows and advises on internet service providers’ strategies and monitors technical and regulatory developments across the industry. Since 2013, Alzbeta has been managing the Broadband Coverage in Europe project conducted by IHS Technology on behalf of the European Commission analyzing availability of broadband access technologies in 31 European countries. Prior to joining IHS in July 2012, Alzbeta worked as an Audience Research and Market Insights Coordinator at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a U.S. broadcasting organization based in Prague, analyzing media environment data of RFE/RL broadcasting regions (spanning the Balkans, Russia, Ukraine, Caucasus, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq). Alzbeta holds M.A. degrees in International Relations and American Studies from Charles University in Prague and studied at the University of Miami and Georgetown University.
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About IHS Markit, Omdia: IHS provides information and analysis to support the decision-making process of businesses and governments in regards to various industries.
Alzbeta Fellenbaum
Research Manager, Telecomunications of IHS Markit
Alzbeta Fellenbaum is a Senior Analyst in IHS Technology’s Broadband Media and Operators teams covering broadband access data and content trends. In her role, she closely follows and advises on internet service providers’ strategies and monitors technical and regulatory developments across the industry. Since 2013, Alzbeta has been managing the Broadband Coverage in Europe project conducted by IHS Technology on behalf of the European Commission analyzing availability of broadband access technologies in 31 European countries. Prior to joining IHS in July 2012, Alzbeta worked as an Audience Research and Market Insights Coordinator at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a U.S. broadcasting organization based in Prague, analyzing media environment data of RFE/RL broadcasting regions (spanning the Balkans, Russia, Ukraine, Caucasus, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq). Alzbeta holds M.A. degrees in International Relations and American Studies from Charles University in Prague and studied at the University of Miami and Georgetown University.
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About IHS Markit, Omdia: IHS provides information and analysis to support the decision-making process of businesses and governments in regards to various industries.
Dan Baker
General Manager, EMEA of Student.com
Dan Baker is the general manager at Student.com.
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About Student.com: Student.com is a marketplace for international student housing, helping students find their home abroad.
Andrew Brown
Senior Investment Consultant & Private Equity Manager Research of Willis Towers Watson
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About Willis Towers Watson: Willis Towers Watson is a global advisory and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth.
Oli Gibson
Lead Product Manager of Thoughtworks
Oli Gibson is a Lead Product Manager at ThoughtWorks. He has worked with companies, across all sectors, helping them build better products. He has been an entrepreneur, developer and is now a Product & Strategy Consultant at ThoughtWorks. After several startups, his focus shifted towards the enterprise where he now helps organizations transform their business strategy, take an experimental approach to product development and manage cultural transformation.
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About Thoughtworks: Thoughtworks is a community of passionate individuals whose purpose is to revolutionize software design, creation, and delivery.
Karen Welsh
Smart Building Project Manager of Google Account of CBRE Group
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About CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Dale Archer
Senior Business Development Manager of EPAM Systems
With an addiction to all things tech and social media, not to mention a background in Biz Dev within Social Media Tech at the likes of SocialBro and SocialBakers, the opportunity to take the lead on a Social iPhone app was too hard to turn down! Loves Pugs, Gadgets, Football and snapchat and hates bad shoes, bad manners and wires!
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About EPAM Systems: EPAM leverages its core engineering expertise as a leading global product development and digital platform engineering services company.
Hellen Beveridge
Snr Manager, Data Sustainability, & Privacy Delivery of Cognizant
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About Cognizant: Cognizant is a professional services company, transforming clients’ business, operating and technology models for the digital era.
Barbara Thompson
Global L&D Innovation Manager of The Boston Consulting Group
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About The Boston Consulting Group: The Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm and an advisor on business strategy.
Dan Martines
Manager of The Boston Consulting Group
Accomplished technology executive with over 14 years of international experience in Technology Innovation, Architecture and Strategy, IT Governance, and Business Development. Large-scale delivery (25,000+ man-days; 60+ consultants) across industries – Financial Services (Retail and Payments), Health & Life Sciences, Retail, Telecom, and Products. Dan Martines applies pragmatic and results-oriented approaches to complex business problems and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills. International experience in North America, Europe, India, and Brazil.
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About BCG Platinion, The Boston Consulting Group: The Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm and an advisor on business strategy.
Wayne Lloyd
Senior Manager – Digital Business Transformation / Blockchain / AI Company Name of Publicis Sapient
Having spent the vast majority of his career providing centralised technology solutions to investment banks and large corporate companies around the world, Wayne now advocates the adoption of decentralised ways of working since discovering blockchain in early 2016. As the official UK Ambassador for EOS Nation, Wayne represents the worlds most cutting edge blockchain technology project, specifically designed for enterprise adoption. A member of the Blockchain Council and a Founder Member of The Oxford University Blockchain Foundation, Wayne believes society is approaching the era of the democratization of value through tokenisation and as the Blockchain & Crypto asset advisor for the largest Digital Marketing Agency in the world Wayne presents’ thought leadership to how this event horizon is set to disrupt multiple industries in the not too distant future.
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About Publicis Sapient: Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation platform.
Karen Blackett
Country Manager of WPP
Karen is a proven business leader with a track record in creating vibrant cultures, energising teams and consistently delivering business growth and success. She is currently UK country manager for WPP, the world’s largest marketing services group, and Chairwoman of MediaCom, the largest media agency in the UK. Karen champions diversity and equality of opportunity throughout the advertising industry. In 2012 Karen launched the first ever Government backed Apprentice Scheme for the sector. In June 2014, Karen received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday honours and in 2015 Karen was the first business woman to be named Britain’s Most Influential Black person in the Power List. In November 2018 Karen won the Inspirational Leader category at the Ethnicity Awards. Karen is an external advisor to the UK Government Civil Service. Karen was recently appointed Race Equality Business Champion by the UK Prime Minister.
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About WPP: WPP creates transformative ideas and outcomes for its clients through an integrated offer of communications, commerce, and technology.
Carrie Babcock
Investment Manager of Breed Reply
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About Breed Reply: Breed Reply is Europe’s active operational investors for early-stage companies delivering ‘internet of things’ solutions.
Irena Miroforidu
Data Strategy and Partnerships Manager of GfK
Adventure traveller, surf enthusiast and a Founder of Tribd, a social networking application connecting solo travelling adventure seekers, helping them to find a travel partner from the same tribe. Experienced FinTech Industry professional.
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About GfK, Tribd: GfK is a market research institute in Germany.
Katy Byrne
Business Development Manager of EssentialSkillz
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About EssentialSkillz: The Complete Compliance eLearning Suite for Large Organisations
Jerome de Sadeleer
Engagement Manager of Heidrick & Struggles International
Jerome is an Engagement Manager in Heidrick & Struggles’ Global Fintech Practice and a member of the CIO Practice and CEO & Board Practice. His work focuses on executive search and leadership advisory at the intersection of financial services and technology internationally. Recent assignments have included CEO and General Manager searches for private equity backed companies and start-ups in the payments and fintech world.
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About Heidrick & Struggles International: Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. provides executive search and leadership consulting services in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia.
Ronan Carter
Senior Manager/ Program Leader of Procurian Inc.
Entrepreneurially- and commercially-minded senior manager • Started/ involved with 3 early stage businesses, as well as ‘line’, consulting and outsourcing experience in the Procurement industry • Proven skill at building capabilities from scratch, securing support and funding for future growth • Accomplished strategic thinker with persuasive negotiating ability • High level of self-confidence and integrity with the ability to influence and convince others
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About Google, Procurian Inc.: Procurian provides procurement solutions.
Lirui Ding
Engagement Manager of LEK Consulting
Lirui has 15 years of telecom, media and technology experience across the TMT value chain. Lirui has extensive experience in growth strategy, business planning, commercial due diligence, cost modelling, and go-to-market strategy. His clients include telecom operators, regulators, fibre players, tower companies, data centre operators, vendors, media companies, private equity firms and infrastructure funds. Based in London, Lirui has worked with clients globally and undertook secondments in Latin America and Asia. Lirui has recently conducted a comprehensive study to help financial investors understand the impact of 5G on the TMT value chain and 5G monetisation opportunity. Lirui is a TMT engagement manager at L.E.K. Consulting, a leading strategy consulting firm with 20 offices globally. Prior to consulting, Lirui was a professional gaming player
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About LEK Consulting: L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm.
Jorge Lesmes
Senior Manager – Global Head of Blockchain Banking Practice of Everis Group
Jorge (MSc Comp Sci) is in charge of leading and defining the group’s strategic direction and value proposition for the Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology initiative for the banking sector, overseeing industry projects the group is participating in. With over 10 years’ experience in the area of Banking Consulting (Corporate & Retail), he has acquired an expert knowledge in critical banking infrastructure and regulatory transformation including CMA Open Banking, GDPR and PSD2 having led implementations for multiple Tier 1 global banks. His current focus is on how the Internet of Value will improve our ability to make payments as quickly and efficiently as data transfers, as well as inter-ledger infrastructure to improve connectivity between different DLT platforms.
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About Everis Group: Everis offers outgoing development through its highly trained and nurtured staff offering transparency, consistency and responsibility.
Kevin Restivo
Research Manager, 5G and Enterprise Mobility of IDC
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About IDC: IDC provides market intelligence solutions, advisory services, and events for the information technology and other related markets.
Galina Spasova
Research Manager of IDC
Galina Spasova is a research manager in IDC’s European Imaging, Printing and Document Solutions (IPDS) team. In her role, she is involved in providing market analysis and insights and business planning advice and delivering consulting projects. Galina’s experience enables her to aid the development of new products and services for customers of IDC Europe. Her recent research focuses on topics, such as the Future of Work and the return to the office post-COVID-19. Spasova is also part of the European Technology for Sustainability and Social Impact (TSSI) Practice, in which she offers strategic direction and advice to ICT players on the business value of sustainability. Prior to joining IDC, Spasova gained experience in research in a number of different areas, including service providers and platforms, electronics, media, and political and country risk. She has extensive knowledge of primary research methods and analysis techniques, having previously worked on research product development and completed large scale projects for major clients such as Samsung and the European Commission. Spasova holds a master’s in international conflict studies from King’s College London. She is fluent in English, Russian, and Bulgarian, and also speaks Italian. You can follow Spasova on Twitter @GalSpasova and on Linkedin SpasovaGalina.
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About IDC: IDC provides market intelligence solutions, advisory services, and events for the information technology and other related markets.
Angela Salmeron
Research Manager, IT and Telecoms industries of IDC
Angela Salmeron has over 10 years of experience in the ICT industry and is currently a research manager with IDC’s EMEA Enterprise Mobility research service, based in London. In this position, she provides strategic analysis, insight, and consulting on the supply and end-user adoption of emerging technology trends in the enterprise mobile market. She also helps manage IDC’s EMEA Enterprise Mobility CIO Survey. Salmeron is a regular speaker at industry events such as seminars and conferences. Prior to this role, Salmeron was responsible for fixed business network services, where she provided research and consulting on fixed data networks initially, and later on voice and hosted unified communications. Specifically, her research focused on the evolution from legacy to emerging technologies, such as Ethernet on data services, and hosted IP Centrex and SIP trunking on voice services. Her position involved providing industry developments, competitive analysis and strategic market forecasts.
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About IDC: IDC provides market intelligence solutions, advisory services, and events for the information technology and other related markets.
James Bullock
Senior Vice President & General Manager of Tacit Knowledge
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About Tacit Knowledge, Tacit Knowledge: Tacit Knowledge is a Silicon Valley-based digital commerce consultancy that develops enterprise software to address extensive data problems.
Rose Keen
Research Manager of Econsultancy
Rose Keen is a Research Manager at Econsultancy.
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About Econsultancy: Econsultancy publishes research, analysis and advice on digital marketing, social media, e-commerce, SEO, mobile and tech for businesses.
John Sookias
Senior Account Manager of SALT
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About SALT: Salt is a marketing firm that specializes in the food and beverage industry.
Michael Raffoul
General Manager of TEAM PRO
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About TEAM PRO: Team Pro provides construction knowledge, consultants, and technical solutions for problems that arise throughout the project’s execution.
Adam Glapa
Enterprise Sales Manager, CX & Predictive Data Analytics – Telecoms of GemSeek
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About GemSeek: GemSeek is a specialist in data science and analytics.
Silvia Pereira
Marketing Account Manager of Creative Quills
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About Creative Quills, Events Reel, Locations Reel: Creative Quills assists B2B and tech-focused organizations in successfully positioning their brands through strategic content marketing.
Emma Leason
Business Development Manager of GrowthMinds
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About GrowthMinds: We are a product marketing agency. We help companies create more valuable interactions with their target customers.
Matthew Hunter
Partner Marketing Manager of Demand Metric
Prior to Demand Metric, Matt was instrumental in the growth of two analyst firms, Info-Tech Research Group and HR Downloads managing member acquisition and retention. On weekends you can find Matt flooding his family ice rink or on the links golfing with his parents.
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About Demand Metric: Agile project management software built for Marketers powered by 1,000+ practical tools & resources.
Leandra Cardozo
Account Manager of Fuel PR
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About Fuel PR: Fuel PR is a passionate PR Company, who aim to drive commercial results for all clients of growth and success
Andrew Speakmaster
Project Manager – Qatar Petroleum & Office of National Statistics of Transitional Data Services,Inc.
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About Transitional Data Services,Inc.: Transitional Data Services,Inc. provides IT solutions & software to manage data consolidation, network & infrastructure design.
Marco Baptista
General Manager of Willowbridge Estate Agents
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About Willowbridge Estate Agents: Willowbridge Estate Agents offers lettings, sales, and property management services.
Andrew Sheehy
Executive Product Manager of Promatta
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About Promatta: Promatta offers experience-based professionals on product marketing and project management.
Eleanor Penistone
Ethics Function Assistant Manager of Grant Thornton UK
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About Grant Thornton UK: Grant Thornton UK LLP helps dynamic organisations unlock their potential
Louise Jackson
Operations Manager of Benjamin Ball Associates
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About Benjamin Ball Associates: Benjamin Ball Associates offers financial presentation coaching, training, and advice.
Edward Jones
Technology Writer and Inbound Marketing Manager of Firebrand Training
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About Firebrand Training, Firebrand Training: Award winning provider of accelerated IT and Management Training
