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 Sports 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.
Henrik Kraft
Vice Chairman Of The Board of Sportlight Technology
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About Sportlight Technology: Sportlight Technology is a sports analytics startup that renders relevant and accurate information to professional sports organisations.
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.
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.
Chips Keswick
Chairman of Arsenal Football Club
Sir Chips Keswick was first appointed as an Arsenal director in November 2005 and replaced the outgoing Peter Hill-Wood as Chairman of Arsenal Holdings plc in June 2013. A career banker for over 50 years, he has held many other directorships including: Chairman of Hambros Bank 1986 – 1998 Persimmon PLC 1984 – 2006 Bank of England 1993 – 2001 DeBeers 1993 – 2010 Anglo American plc 1995 – 2001 The Edinburgh Investment Trust plc 1992 – 2001 IMI plc 1994 – 2003 Investec Bank 2000 – 2010 Treasurer, Children’s Country Holidays Fund 1973 – 1995
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About : Arsenal Football Club is a multi media production company representing a diverse & exciting international talent roster including Director.
Ian West
Vice Chairman of The Wisley Golf Club
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About The Wisley Golf Club: The Wisley is the state-of-the-art facilities a sporting gem, owned and cherished by its members.
Les Platts
Chairman of A J Bell
Les joined AJ Bell in September 2008 having retired as an Audit Partner and practice Senior Partner for the north-east with international professional services firm Deloitte. Over a period of 33 years with Deloitte, Les gained extensive UK and international experience across all industry sectors, including FTSE 100, FTSE 250, smaller listed PLCs, large private companies and private equity investments. He has advised at Board level on a wide range of financial, commercial and governance issues, and is also Vice Chairman of Leeds Building Society.
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About A J Bell: AJ Bell are one of the UK’s largest providers of online investment platforms and stockbroker services.
David Schoenfeld
Chairman of YgEia3
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About YgEia3: YgEia3 works with corporations developing comprehensive wellness testing for each company.
Mark Anderson
Chairman of Stamford Tennis Club
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About Stamford Tennis Club: Stamford Tennis Club is an outdoor tennis club that provides coaching and other related services.
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.
Andy Pilley
Chairman of Fleetwood Town Football Club
Andy Pilley is a Blackpool-born businessman. He is the current Chairman of BES Utilities and Managing Director of commercial energy aggregator, Commercial Power and merchant services provider, Card Saver. He is also the Chairman of English Football League 1 Club, Fleetwood Town Football Club and the Owner of Breck Apartments.
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About BES Utilities, Card Saver, Commercial Power, Fleetwood Town Football Club: Fleetwood Town Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Fleetwood, Lancashire, England.
Peter George
Chairman & President of Enigma Holding Group
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About Enigma Holding Group: Enigma is an investment company that focuses on the areas of health and wellbeing, sport, learning, community programs, and social housing.
Chris North
Vice Chairman and Founder of Front Row Club
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About Front Row Club: Front Row Club is an online rugby community that connects people in a virtual clubhouse.
