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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 E-Commerce 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.
Amir Saffari
Senior Applied Science Manager of Amazon
Amir Saffari has a PhD in Machine Learning and has been working in the field of Artificial Intelligence for more than 15 years, researching and developing ML based theory, applications, and, products. He’s numerous publications in top-tier ML conferences and journals and most of his research has been released as open source software. He was part of Sony’s R&D team and has been involved in a few ML startups.
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About Amazon: Amazon is an e-commerce website for consumers, sellers, and content creators.
Alex Sibilev
Software Development Manager @ Amazon, Prime Video, Living Room Devices of Amazon
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About Amazon: Amazon is an e-commerce website for consumers, sellers, and content creators.
Rich Carr
Software Development Manager at Prime Video of Amazon
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About Amazon: Amazon is an e-commerce website for consumers, sellers, and content creators.
Jonathan Zetlaoui
Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations, Emerging Markets of Cimpress
Jonathan Zetlaoui is the Product Strategy & Operations Manager at Google
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About Cimpress, Google: Cimpress is a developer of software and manufacturing capabilities that transform traditional markets in order to make customized products.
Anamarija Ferrari
Digital Marketing Manager of SwiftGift
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About SwiftGift: SwiftGift is the world’s first Instant Gift Messenger App which allows you to send real gifts to anyone in your phone’s contact book.
Anamarija Ferrari
Digital Marketing Manager of SwiftGift
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About SwiftGift: SwiftGift is the world’s first Instant Gift Messenger App which allows you to send real gifts to anyone in your phone’s contact book.
Myriam Hokayem
Marketing Communications Manager EMEA of True Fit
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About True Fit: True Fit provides an intelligent data platform created for fashion retailers to find online stores.
Bobby Redding
Performance Marketing Manager of TaskRabbit
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About TaskRabbit: TaskRabbit is a platform that matches up users with help on furniture assembly, moving, and other handyman services.
Stéphane Moracchini
Director of Engineering Retail Checkout / Engineering Manager of Lyst
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About Lyst: Lyst is a global fashion search platform that allows users to browse through thousands of online fashion stores.
Jessica Pedroni Thorell
Investment Manager of Kinnevik AB
Jessica Pedroni Thorell is a growth investor at Kinnevik, based in their London office.
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About Cityblock Health, Kinnevik AB, Quit Genius: Kinnevik is an entrepreneurial investment group focused on building digital consumer businesses.
Kyle Douglas McCormick
Growth Marketing Manager of Let’s Do This
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About Let’s Do This: Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that features almost every endurance event on the planet.
Manon van Thorenburg
Product Manager of Let’s Do This
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About Let’s Do This: Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that features almost every endurance event on the planet.
Denise Jones
Senior Product Manager of Letgo
Denise Jones is a 20-year veteran of the Seattle tech industry, at such companies as Microsoft, Corbis Corp., and Expedia. She spent ten years as a database engineer and architect, and transitioned to program and product management at Microsoft. In 2015 she transferred to Expedia’s London office, where she is the product owner for a backend site service that integrates data science algorithms. She is one of the co-presidents of Women at Expedia.
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About Hotels, Letgo: Letgo is a second-hand shopping app that helps users buy and sell locally.
John Dirk Morrison
Marketing Manager of Thread
John Dirk Morrison currently serves Thread as marketing manager. Prior to joining Thread, John spent one year with the Qcode Software Limited as PPC marketing manager.
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About Thread: Thread operates as an online personal styling platform designed to help men find clothes.
Aaron Hall
Advanced Technology Solutions Manager of Anixter International
Aaron Hall is an Advanced Technology Solutions Managers at Anixter, Europe’s largest supplier of wire and cable, communications, security and networking solutions. He has over 22 years experience specialising in data centres, connectivity, containment, environmental and power management. Aaron joined Anixter in 1995, and spent his early years in sales for the South-East region including Contractor Account Management and Multi-National Business Development for the Enterprise Connectivity Solutions division, before joining the Demand Creation team. Aaron’s technical knowledge led to his current position; a role in which Aaron serves as a technical Interface for end clients, customers and key supplier partners.
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About Anixter International: Anixter is an online distributor of network & security solutions, electrical & electronic solutions and utility power solutions.
Miryka Rule
Principal Delivery Manager of Just Eat
During Miryka’s career she has worked in different industries from universities to ecommerce. Miryka is now at Just Eat leading delivery for key parts of the platform. Miryka’s passion is to help people at all levels work better together. She has used her 10 years experience in the technology industry to support teams to be happier, more focused and increase their productivity. Starting as front end engineer Miryka saw gaps for change and made it her mission to cultivate environments and ways of working which work for the “do-ers” not the HIPPO.
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About Just Eat: Just Eat provides convenient and easy access to a huge variety of delivery restaurants and order food online.
Xavier Collins
Co-Founder & Business Development Manager of Nexus Notes
Xavier Collins is a Co-Founder and Business Development Manager at Nexus Notes.
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About Nexus Notes, Turo: Nexus Notes operates as an online marketplace for university students to buy and sell their course notes.
Damian Hind
Marketing Manager of Farmdrop
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About Farmdrop: Farmdrop: the online supermarket that delivers fresher, fairer food & home essentials directly to your door.
Emma Moorman
Senior Product Manager of Connexity
Emma Moorman is Senior Product Manager at Connexity.
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About Connexity: Connexity is a digital advertising company that works with merchants to determine which product offerings to put on publishers’ websites.
Pete Sivak
Customer Experience Manager of Spoke London
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About Spoke London: Spoke London is a privately held company that provides better fitting, better looking men’s clothes, sold exclusively online.
Chloe Pascal
Senior Marketing Manager – UK, Ireland & International of Nosto
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About Nosto: Nosto is an e-commerce platform providing product recommendations based on individual behavioral data.
Vanessa Wachtmeister
Global Launch & Product Marketing Manager of Hotels
Vanessa Menchaca-Wachtmeister is a B2B Global Launch Manager at Hotels.com and an accomplished travel writer behind the blog: wanderonwards.co. Originally from Los Angeles, Vanessa has spent the last decade bouncing between Beijing, Boston, and London pursuing a career in tech whilst exploring over 40 countries. She has a BA from Boston College, a Masters in International Development from SOAS (University of London), and her real passion is teaching people how to travel farther, longer and for less. When she’s not on a plane, she enjoys learning languages, developing her skills, and cooking with her husband and cat.
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About Hotels: Hotels provides online hotel booking and reservation services intended to ease the travelling process.
Debbie Unerman
Operations Manager of ArtOfBrands SA
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About ArtOfBrands SA: ArtOfBrands SA offers an online portal that enables its users to find and buy from a collection of art.
Lisa Targett
General Manager of TRIBE
Lisa Targett is UK General Manager of TRIBE, the self-serve marketplace that connects brands with everyday people to celebrate them through beautiful content. Lisa joined TRIBE from Mail Advertising where she was responsible for 65% of the publisher’s UK digital revenue, after successfully establishing their standalone commercial operation in Sydney. Within her first year at the helm, TRIBE UK’s revenues have soared beyond forecast – accounting for over 55% of global revenues and showing no signs of slowing. In recognition of such achievements, she has been named in The Drum’s #50Under30 and named one of Diversity Journal’s Women Worth Watching in 2018. She is widely acknowledged as a thought-leader within Marketing & Advertising, delivering keynotes at Decoded, Millennial2020, PRWeek, Ad:Tech and frequently commenting on industry news for The Drum, Campaign & Business Insider. She also sits on the Wholeinfluence Council and is a member of the IAB’s Future Trends and Content & Native Advisory groups – each designed to create, maintain, and define standards in the influencer marketing industry. Founded in Australia in September 2015, and launched in the UK in April 2017, TRIBE has connected over 7,500 brands with 40,000 influencers generating 450,000 pieces of branded content globally for the likes of Unilever, Amazon, Topshop, American Express, Selfridges, Mars and Diageo.
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About TRIBE: TRIBE is a technology platform that enables digital marketers to quickly and cost-effectively source branded content from creators.
Gavin Phelps
Operations Manager of Oddbox
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About Oddbox: Oddbox is a provider of fruit and veg box delivery service intended to reduce food waste.
Gordon Folta
E-Commerce , Digital Marketing Manager of KLiNGEL Group
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About KLiNGEL Group: KLiNGEL Group – that means: fashion, doers, people.
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.
Alan Lawrenson
Customer Retention Manager of MedicAnimal.com
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About MedicAnimal.com: MedicAnimal.com is an e-commerce company specializing in veterinary and pet retail.
Dave Gregory
Research Manager of Swapit
Dave Gregory is the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Agxio.
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About Agxio, Swapit: Swapit is an online swapping and trading community designed for kids and teens.
Adrien Le Monze
Marketing Manager of Ekos Global
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About Ekos Global: Ekos Global is the fastest way for retail to go global: any language, any currency, on all devices and in one day.
Fehed Said
Product Release Manager of Ekos Global
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About Ekos Global: Ekos Global is the fastest way for retail to go global: any language, any currency, on all devices and in one day.
Neil Stevenson
User Research Manager of YouView
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About YouView: YouView is a subscription-free and easy-to-use TV service with many live digital channels.
Natalie Attar
Events Manager of The Pommier
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About The Pommier: Not All Accessories Are Created Equal
Zaid Sulaiman
Technical Delivery Manager of Constant Commerce
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About Constant Commerce: We are the only platform to offer marketers every tool to support an end to end shopper journey from inspiration to (any) checkout
Dian Ivanov
Manual & Automated Test Manager of Constant Commerce
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About Constant Commerce: We are the only platform to offer marketers every tool to support an end to end shopper journey from inspiration to (any) checkout
Beatrice Cannelli
Community Manager of Inkpact
Beatrice Cannelli works as the community manager for Inkpact. She used to work as a freelance copywriter and translator at UpToGet. Beatrice earned her master’s degree from King’s College London.
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About Inkpact: Deliver handwritten personalised notes and gifts to the people who make your business great
Kate Saunders
Customer Success Manager of Inkpact
Kate Saunders works as the customer success manager for Inkpact. She previously worked as a strategic partnerships manager at TerraCycle Europe. Kate graduated with a bachelor’s from Newcastle University.
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About Inkpact: Deliver handwritten personalised notes and gifts to the people who make your business great
Andy Piscina
Country Manager UK & Ireland of MobileBridge
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About MobileBridge: Mobile marketing automation platform allowing 1 on 1 mobile customer engagement.
Sandra Huzenlaub
Export Manager of ChicBaby.com
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About ChicBaby.com: ChicBaby is an online platform that offers fashion and apparel products for babies.
Rasesh Vasani
Founder and Finance Project Manager of kamzyada.com
Rasesh Vasani is the Founder of kamzyada.com.
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About kamzyada.com: Price Comparision Website
Sam Willan
General Manager, UK of StudentUniverse
Sam Willan is the general manager at StudentUniverse.
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About StudentUniverse: StudentUniverse is an online travel agency providing college students with exclusive discounted deals on airfares and experiences.
Nimmity Zappert
Operational Velocity Manager of Localz
With a broad experience across a range of international markets and software businesses, Nimmity is excited about the potential of the Localz Iconomy solution and is passionate about taking it to the world. Nimmity enjoys the challenge of developing markets from scratch and watching them grow through collaborative partnerships as a foundation to building a scalable business. Nimmity is passionate about social enterprise and is a strong supporter of Fair Trade and ethical business practices. In addition to helping build the Localz business, Nimmity has founded Nim’s Goods, which aims to make it easy to buy beautiful, ethical goods – that you love.
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About Localz: Localz is the leading provider of Day of Service software.
Adam Selby
Product Manager of JustGiving
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About JustGiving: JustGiving is an online platform for charitable fundraising and non-charitable crowdfunding for good causes.
Robert Trif
SEO Manager of BestSEO4u
Experienced Search Engine Optimization Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Link Building Strategy, SEO Audit, Technical SEO, WordPress Customization, WordPress Security and Maintenance. Strong marketing professional with a Google Local Pack focused in Google Local Search Rankings.
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About BestSEO4u: BestSEO4u is a full-service digital marketing agency providing high-quality, bespoke website design and online marketing services
Paul Mitchell
Regional Sales Manager of SiteSpect
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About SiteSpect: SiteSpect offers an optimization platform that enables web and mobile marketers to improve conversion rate and engagement.
barry scott
Compliance Manager of CashPal
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About CashPal: Global Cash Delivery and remittance
Lesley Mace
Brand Account Manager of Elevaate
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About Elevaate: Elevaate is the most efficient way for retailers and their suppliers to execute trade funded activity online.
Lesley Mace
Brand Account Manager of Elevaate
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About Elevaate: Elevaate is the most efficient way for retailers and their suppliers to execute trade funded activity online.
Sophie Tebbetts
Sales and Marketing Manager of Salad Days
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About Salad Days: Wholesome Healthy Food Delivered Straight to your Office.
Helen Liggat
Manager, Content & Merchandising of PowaWeb
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About PowaWeb: PowaWeb is an enterprise class, feature rich, Software as a Service ecommerce platform built with international scale in mind.
Alejandro Holt
Communications Manager of Fromigo
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About Fromigo: Fromigo is a marketplace of authentic experiences by local people.
Sean Barber
Marketing Manager of Quick Mobile Fix
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About Quick Mobile Fix: Repairs mobile phones and tablets for low prices and offers free postage and sell refurbished mobile phones.
Sarah Bardsley
Partnerships Manager of SNAPCAM
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About SNAPCAM: Our mission is to make it easy and affordable to have beautiful photobooks delivered direct to your door.
