Best Startup
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 United Kingdom based COO’ operating in the Advertising Platforms space. If you think a COO’ 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.
Daniel Sagi
COO of Kape Technologies
COO at Crossrider
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About Kape Technologies: Kape Technologies is an online distribution and digital product hub.
Laura Bowen
COO & Co-Founder of Admedo
LAURA BOWEN co-founding a fast-growing adtech startup in 2013 is no mean feat. Laura’s entrepreneurial flair and strong work ethic sees her sit at the helm of operations. Fully immersed in every aspect of the company as well as the adtech space, Laura’s motivation and passion for innovation helps shape and drive forward Admedo’s strategy.
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About Admedo: Admedo is a self-serve online advertising platform that focuses on developing performance-driven tools.
Steve Denner
Founder and COO of Adestra
Steve is highly experienced in developing and delivering email solutions, having led teams responsible for bringing five email applications to market. Since co-founding Adestra, Steve is focused on ensuring Adestra’s platform continues to be today’s best email marketing system and that Adestra’s clients receive the best support.
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About Adestra: Adestra is a trusted provider of First-Person Marketing solutions for global and growing brands.
Gill Smith
COO of Adimo
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About Adimo: Admio integrates with any form of marketing to make it shoppable.
Mike Harty
Co-Founder, CPO and COO of PowerLinks Media
Mike Harty is Co-Founder and COO of PowerLinks Media, an open technology platform powering the creation, transaction and management of native advertising. Mike has a remarkable talent for technological innovation and entrepreneurial creativity, and a comprehensive understanding of the digital media ecosystem. His insights and expertise have led to PowerLinks’ continued success, with expansion across Europe and into the US. Mike began his entrepreneurial career in February 2012, co-founding PowerLinks with fellow graduate from the University of Leeds, Kevin Flood. Mike began his digital media career at a very young age. He cut his media teeth at just 14 years old by dabbling with affiliate marketing and classified ad sales, and has not looked back since. Mike is based in PowerLinks’ London office. Follow Mike on Twitter @Mike_Harty
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About PowerLinks Media: PowerLinks Media is an advertising platform that enables advertisers to deliver tailor-made experiences through multiple devices.
Mark Flynn
COO & VP Professional Services of Kainos WorkSmart
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About Kainos WorkSmart: Kainos WorkSmart is a leading provider of digital services and platforms.
Philip Sanchez
Co-Founder/COO of Jeeeni
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About Jeeeni: Jeeeni is a multidimensional lifestyle service that connects users with businesses, services, and communities within one single app.
Chistina Mulhall-Brown
Co-founder & COO of Adavow
Co-founder & Finance Manager at Adavow
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About Adavow: Adavow is a cloud-based platform that enables advertisers to pre-validate ad choices against a real-time, user transaction database.
Gary Neal
Chief Operating Officer of Smartology
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About Smartology: Digital advertising technology company
Gary Neal
Chief Operating Officer of Smartology
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About Smartology: Digital advertising technology company
