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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 Oxford based Director operating in the Information Technology space. If you think a Director 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.
Darryl Mattocks
Co-Founder & Managing Director of Enistic
Darryl Mattocks is Co-Founder & Managing Director at Enistic.
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About Enistic: Enistic designs and manufactures its own range of smart-meters, software and end-to-end aM&T solutions.
Bill Roscoe
Director of IP of OxCEPT
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About OxCEPT: OxCEPT is an Oxford University spin-out company which has developed the ‘World’s Most Secure’ way to transmit data.
Henry Lee
Information and Technology Director of Oxford Blockchain Society
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About Oxford Blockchain Society: Oxford Blockchain Society focuses on blockchain, distributed ledger technology, and cryptocurrencies.
Martin Jones
Managing Director of LAN3
Martin has been Managing Director of LAN3 since its incorporation in 2008 and is ultimately responsible for the delivery of the most reliable, intelligent and efficacious networking solutions to its clients. Before joining LAN3, Martin studied Theology at The University of Oxford and spent 15 years in senior management positions across the IT industry In his spare time, Martin is a part time Liverpool supporter and avid Welsh Rugby fan.
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About LAN3: LAN3 is an award winning IT network integrator.
Jon McLoone
Director of Business Development of Wolfram Research
Jon McLoone As Director of Technical Services, Communication and Strategy at Wolfram Research Europe, Jon Mc Loone is central to driving the company’s technical business strategy and leading the consulting solutions team. Described as “The Computation Company”, the Wolfram group are world leaders in integrated technology for computation, data science and AI including machine learning. With over 25 years of experience working with Wolfram Technologies, Jon has helped in directing software development, system design, technical marketing, corporate policy, business strategies and much more. He leads the technical services team who deliver data science and computation solutions for engineering, business and scientific sectors. Jon gives regular keynote appearances and media interviews on topics such as the Future of AI, Enterprise Computation Strategies and Education Reform, across multiple fields including healthcare, fintech and data science. He holds a degree in mathematics from the University of Durham. Jon is also Co-founder and Director of Development for computerbasedmath.org, an organisation dedicated to a fundamental reform of maths education and the introduction of computational thinking. The movement is now a worldwide force in re-engineering the STEM curriculum with early projects in Estonia, Sweden and Africa.
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About ComputerBasedMath.org, Staaff Ltd, Wolfram Alpha, Wolfram Research: Wolfram Research is a computer, web, and cloud software company that offers solutions for sectors such as education, R&D, and sciences.
James Willard
Design Director, Front-end Developer of Tubular
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About Jyst Creative, Tubular: A sales tracking, collaboration, and workflow platform for sales teams.
Andrew Dobbins
Managing Director of ZetaSafe
Dr Andrew Dobbins is responsible for the ZetaSafe business and was a founding team member. A proven track record of technical innovation and sales in the scientific and commercial sectors brought him together with Rob and John to shape the business we see today. Andrew is a passionate practitioner of talent development and exceptional customer service in ZetaSafe.
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About ZetaSafe: ZetaSafe is the global leader in quality, safety, compliance and data solutions.
Adrian Coupland
Customer and Marketing Managing Director of SSP
Adrian joined SSP in 2005 and has over 20 years’ experience in the market across broking, distribution, business development and technology. This includes 15 years in the broking industry, ten of which were with A-Plan. As Customer and Marketing Managing Director, he is part of the executive team, and his expertise in data and innovation ensure SSP‘s customers are at the leading edge of advancements in the insurance industry. Adrian has been instrumental in developing SSP’s real-time pricing and telematics strategies and shaping its data strategy across all territories.
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About SSP: SSP is a provider of technology systems and solutions for the insurance industry.
Andy Jones
Managing Director of Jonesthefone Consulting
Andy Jones has over 25 years of experience in mobile telecommunications. As an engineering graduate in 1989 he joined a young company that his college friends had never heard of – that company’s name was Vodafone. During his 20 year tenure with the company Andy progressed to lead many technology innovation, network transformation and infrastructure procurement programmes. From 2005-2009 he served as Vodafone’s Head of Strategy and Architecture with a responsibility covering 20+ global Vodafone markets. Since 2009, Andy has built a thriving independent consulting business, providing strategic insight to 25+ clients with a stake in telecom innovation. Andy serves on the advisory board of several startups, including Saguna – a pioneer in Mobile edge Computing. Andy has seen MEC from more perspectives than most during its gestation period over the last 5 years – as an operator intrapeneur; as an advisor and as an independent consultant working with partners in the MEC ecosystem.
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About Jonesthefone Consulting: Jonesthefone Consulting specialises in providing consulting, advisory and business development services in the telecom sector.
Jon Hill
Business Development Director of Konektio
Jon is Business Development Director of InVMA responsible for understanding a client’s need and proposing a solution to meet it. He has a history of successfully delivering strategic, large-scale technology-enabled change as a Board Member, Advisor and Programme Director. Originally an Engineer with Ford Motor Company, he moved into IT enabled transformation change with Ernst & Young and then Deloitte before becoming an Entrepreneur (Wexner, Avisen, 1Spatial, Bellrock and InVMA.) Jon has a thorough understanding of the new business and organisational models created by using the technology of the Internet of Things. Jon is skilled at analysing strategy, developing strategic options and helping clients deliver them. He has an MA in Engineering from Trinity College Cambridge, an MBA from Warwick Business School and is a Member of the UK’s Institute of Directors.
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About Konektio, Konektio: Konektio is an innovative, ground-breaking company with a mission to “Connect the World for Good”
Brian Reid
Director of NBConsult
Brian is a consultant, instructor, and author specializing in Office 365, Azure, EM+S and Microsoft Exchange Server, and is the UK director of Microsoft Gold Partner, NB Consult. He has nearly 25 years of experience in Microsoft and related technologies and many years of experience helping customers design and integrate Microsoft Exchange Server, Active Directory and Office 365. He specializes in helping clients migrate to, and get the best from, Office 365, Azure and Enterprise Mobility + Security. He also has a number of on-premises clients, and he designs and builds reliable on-premises solutions for Exchange Server.
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About NBConsult: NBConsult is a specialised group of companies.
Mark Jones
Managing Director of Apira
Mark is an experienced business leader and healthcare consultant, in a career spanning 22 years. He has led two businesses (including Apira) since 1992 and has built up an extensive portfolio of work during this time. Mark’s strength lies in his ability to confidently lead major projects and teams, such as NHS Care Records Service systems and PACS which have all been successfully deployed. He always seeks to build and develop close relationships with all Apira customers and associate companies, working in partnership to achieve mutual goals. This ethos has been key to the development of Apira over the last ten years.
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About Apira: Apira helps organisations gain the most from technology and information in order to meet today’s pressing challenges.
