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 Chairman operating in the Food and Beverage space. If you think a Chairman 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.
Sir David Michels
Chairman of Miroma Ventures
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About : Miroma Ventures is the investment arm of The Miroma Group, predominantly investing in growth stage consumer brands and media platforms.
Richard Prosser
Chairman of Rhubarb
Richard has spent the vast majority of his Executive career in the global leisure, travel and tourism industry. He was on the Boards of the FTSE listed companies; First Choice Holidays Plc. and TUI Travel Plc. for 14 years. At TUI, he was CEO of the highly profitable Specialist Division, which comprised a portfolio of 35 premium travel companies in diverse international sectors, ranging from luxury bespoke and experiential holidays, to complex and adventurous ’round-the-world’ expeditions in customised private jets. Over the past six years Richard has Chaired several successful high quality, private equity backed businesses including Audley Travel, CarTrawler and Tusker. Richard has always been passionate about different styles of food and loves working with companies who have a strong culture, centred around delivering world class customer service in a creative environment.
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About Audley Travel, Rhubarb, Tusker: Rhubarb is a food company that creates and delivers culinary services.
Arnie Sriskandarajah
Chairman of ChewyMoon
Arnie Sriskandarajah joined Round Hill Ventures as Managing Director in 2017.
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About Ground Floor Ventures, Round Hill Capital, Round Hill Ventures: ChewyMoon is an online snack retailer delivering all-natural lunchbox and after-school snacks to homes via post.
John Wales
Chairman of Crafty Brewing Company
John Wales is the Chairman of Crafty Brewing Company.
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About Crafty Brewing Company: Crafty Brewing is a microbrewery that produces SIBA craft beers in a sustainable manner.
Brian Phillips
Chairman of Preoday
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About : B2B pre-ordering platform for integrated e-commerce solutions for businesses serving food and beverages
Fred Edwards
Chairman of Hummus Bros
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About Hummus Bros: Hummus Bros is about feeding you homemade hummus with mouth watering toppings.
