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This list showcases the top United Kingdom based Manager operating in the Consumer Electronics space. If you think a Manager 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.
Kevin Lott
Sales Manager of Garmin
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About Garmin: Garmin manufactures marine, aviation, and consumer technologies suitable to run on global positioning systems.
Milan Lakhani
Innovation Strategist & Incubation Manager of Konica Minolta
Innovation Strategist & Incubation Manager Business Innovation Centre Europe, Konica Minolta, Inc. Milan has a passion for business-led innovation, and works as a strategist within the Business Innovation Centre (BIC), Europe, where he manages business innovation, incubation and future business development. Milan’s main areas of expertise are setting up innovation programmes in a corporate environment, globally, understanding cultural paradigms and creating a framework to provide a structure & governance for on-going innovation. Within Konica Minolta, Milan’s focus is working with (existing & prospective) senior clients on innovation-led engagements, with the scope of co-innovating and incubation of projects. He also focuses on collaboration with start-ups, alliance partners, and formalising business innovation as a core function of the BIC. Previous to Milan’s existing role with Konica Minolta, he spent 16 years with Hewlett Packard (HP), as a Senior Consultant, specialising in Enterprise and Corporate Innovation, within the office of the CEO. Milan was instrumental in setting up one of the largest enterprise innovation programmes in the IT Services industry.
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About Konica Minolta: Konica Minolta is an Innovative Company and continues to create inspiring products and services in the field of imaging.
Avril Murphy
General Manager International of Owlet Baby Care
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About Owlet Baby Care: Owlet Baby Care offers a health monitor that allows parents to view their child’s vital signs in real-time.
Imre Csuri
Strategic Alliances Manager of Sennheiser
Imre (Immy) Csuri is responsible for Sennheiser enterprise alliances in the UK&I. This is a pivotal role, working with the key Unified Communications players in the market, helping to ensure that Sennheiser is at the forefront and centre of the industry.
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About Sennheiser: Sennheiser develops, manufactures, and markets headphones, headsets, microphones, and integrated systems.
Imre Csuri
Strategic Alliances Manager of Sennheiser
Imre (Immy) Csuri is responsible for Sennheiser enterprise alliances in the UK&I. This is a pivotal role, working with the key Unified Communications players in the market, helping to ensure that Sennheiser is at the forefront and centre of the industry.
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About Sennheiser: Sennheiser develops, manufactures, and markets headphones, headsets, microphones, and integrated systems.
Dotan Ginsbourg
General Manager EMEA of Idomoo
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About Idomoo, Idomoo: Idomoo delivers video-based digital CRM solutions for enterprises to improve communication with their customers.
Mark Baber
Technical Marketing Manager. Consumer & B2B Events. UK & Ireland Photo Channel of Sony Electronics
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About Sony Electronics: Sony Electronics (SEL) is the U.S. sales and marketing arm of Sony’s global electronics business. It is a leading provider of audio/video
Tom Ballhatchet
Product Design Manager of Eskesso
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About Eskesso, Yoto: Eskesso is smart sous vide cooking appliance and cloud platform.
Craig Forrester
Connectors Division Manager of Staubli
Craig Forrester is the Connectors Division Manager of Staubli UK Ltd and has been with the company for 19 years. Craig has over 23 years’ experience in the plastics market and over 36 years in factory automation. His technical qualifications include HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
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About Staubli: Staubli is an mechatronics solutions provider for the textile, connectors and robotics.
Rebecca Laborne
Product Manager of Sure Petcare
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About Sure Petcare: Sure Petcare is a pet lifestyle product specialist that develops smart pet products that improve the way we care for our pets.
Sacha Visram
Manager of HMD
Sacha Visram is the Founder & CEO of Glo Glu, a unique digital gaming platform for parents and children alike. Prior to setting up Glo Glu, Sacha was the Founder & CEO of desi mobi, the UK’s pay monthly MVNO’s (Mobile Virtual Network Operator). Sacha exited the business to Tier 2 Telco in late 2012. Sacha is also a Trustee of the Sea Sanctuary Charity, that is supported by The National Lottery, the NHS, Vodafone and Help for Heroes amongst others. The mission is to create the ideal setting for mental health to flourish by offering hope and purpose through therapy, education and training utilising Cornwall’s marine environment. Added to these ventures, he has over 14 years’ experience in blue chip telecoms, home entertainment and retail businesses, working alongside Iconic brands such as James Bond, MGM, Liverpool FC, Manchester United and Vodafone.
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About B2E Consulting, HMD: HMD designs and manufactures mobile phones.
Keith Maclean-Martin
Technical Manager of Piller Power Systems
Keith Maclean-Martin is the Technical Manager for Piller UK Ltd. He has more than 12 years of experience working with high power rotary UPS solutions in both Project and Sales related roles. During this time, he has developed his knowledge of not only the UPS, but also the supporting systems through industry recognised courses, enabling him to offer optimised solutions to best achieve client’s requirements. Keith is responsible for developing and overseeing the solutions offered, delivered and supported by Piller UK Ltd. While ensuring they not only meet current standards, he assists with the integration and development of innovative market leading solutions.
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About Piller Power Systems: Piller Power Systems manufactures high capacity rotary UPS, hybrid rotary UPS, diesel rotary UPS, static UPS and. static transfer switches.
Chris Wootton
Founder and R&D Manager of Verdel Instruments
Chris is the leader of the hardware and software development team, with over 6 years MS experience. Chris was involved in designing and building the prototype. He is the company’s electronics & software specialist.
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About Verdel Instruments: Verdel Instruments has developed new two-dimensional mass spectrometry (2DMS) technology.
John Chewins
Manager of Bioquell
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About Bioquell: Bioquell is biodecontamination systems and services specializing in the design, manufacture of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor technology.
Nicholas Hoskings
Manager of technical sales of Devlin Electronics
New business development Proposal and tender preparation Account management Technical sales OnePage CRM
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About Devlin Electronics: Devlin Electronics focuses on four key product groups; Input Devices, Healthcare Computing, Electronic Components and Power Supplies.
Sandra Godfrey
Manager of operations of Devlin Electronics
Sandra Godfrey has been serving as manager of operations at Devlin Electronics since October 1978.
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About Devlin Electronics: Devlin Electronics focuses on four key product groups; Input Devices, Healthcare Computing, Electronic Components and Power Supplies.
