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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 United Kingdom based Chairman operating in the Media and Entertainment 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.
Andrew Banks
Chairman and Co-Founder of ABRY Partners
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About ABRY Partners, Bain & Company: ABRY Partners is an equity firm focused on investments in media.
John Gleasure
Executive Vice Chairman of DAZN
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About DAZN: DAZN is the world’s first truly dedicated live sports streaming service.
Sir Robin Miller
Non Executive Chairman of Immotion Group plc
Robin has extensive PLC experience spanning many years, particularly in the media sector. He was formerly Chief Executive (1985-1998 and 2001-2003) and Chairman (1998-2001) of Emap plc, a leading international media group in consumer and trade publishing, commercial radio, music TV channels and events. Robin is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Edge VCT and social video company Brave Bison. Additionally he holds the role of Non-Executive Director of Premier Sports Holdings Plc, Gemini Network Media Ltd, Crash Media Group Ltd, Digital Group Ltd, Gruppo Media Ltd, Bikesportnews.com and a Trustee of the Golf Foundation.
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About Digitalbox: Immotion combine award-winning content & multi-directional motion platforms to deliver immersive VR solutions for high-traffic destinations.
Elliot Richardson
Chairman of Dugout
Elliot Richardson has 30 years’ experience in the financial sector and holds strong contacts in the football, sport, music and the business world. He has been an advisor on risk to the International Olympic Committee, Formula One teams and to leading football clubs. Further, he has managed businesses with a global footprint inclusive of his prior role as Chief Executive Officer of Aon Broking. Elliot has a strong track record for building start-up businesses, scaling them globally attracting talent to lead them. Elliot is Chairman of RK Harrison, part of the Hyperion group of companies, and has also served on British Airways Global Advisory Board.
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About Dugout: Dugout is an innovative new digital football platform.
Vashi Dominguez
Founder, Chairman & CEO of Vashi
Visionary entrepreneur with strong background on branding and e-commerce. Vashi Dominguez founded Vashi in 2007 with the goal of making fine jewellery accessible for all. Previously he ran an International diamond wholesale company with clients in 4 continents.
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About Vashi: Vashi is a fine jewellery brand that offers a genuinely unique, disruptive, and omni-channel retail experience.
Joe Cohen
Executive Chairman of LiveFrom Events
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About Billetto, LiveFrom Events, Tutorful, usheru: LiveFrom Events provides live streaming services of events, artists and venues.
Tobin Ireland
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of MetaGravity
Tobin Ireland is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of MetaGravity.
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About MetaGravity, Mobile Value Partners: MetaGravity is a deep-tech startup that is pushing the boundaries of blockchain and the Metaverse.
Jeff Foulser
Chairman of Sunset+Vine
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About Sunset+Vine: Sunset+Vine is a leading sports production and media company.
Andrea Radrizzani
Chairman & Founder of Aser Ventures
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About Aser Ventures: Aser Ventures is an investment platform specialising in sports, media and entertainment.
David Benello – Chairman
Chairman of V-Nova
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About : Next-generation video and image compression that works today
David Benello – Chairman
Chairman of V-Nova
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About : Next-generation video and image compression that works today
