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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 CEO’ operating in the Mechanical Engineering space. If you think a CEO’ 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.
Alexander Guslisty
Founder, CEO of BIG Atom
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About BIG Atom: Recycling company on a mission to end polymer waste. They develop, build and operate new generation infrastructure for processing waste.
Stephen Fitzpatrick
CEO and founder of Vertical Aerospace
Stephen Fitzpatrick is the CEO and founder of OVO energy and Vertical Aerospace.
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About Kaluza, OVO Energy, Vertical Aerospace: Vertical Aerospace builds technology to revolutionize how people fly, by making air travel personal, on-demand, and carbon-free.
David Cooper
Chief Executive Officer of FPE Global
Dave joined FPE Global in March 2016 and is leading the company through its current phase of growth. Before joining FPE Global, Dave was instrumental in the transformation of Matcon in various positions, including Operations Director and Managing Director. A Mechanical Engineer and MBA graduate, Dave’s expertise comes from more than 15 years of supplying capital goods into various process industries including food, pharmaceutical and many others. Dave is now working with the team at FPE Global to deliver significant and unique value to the firm’s customers and shareholders. During his time so far Dave has redefined FPE’s Strategic Plan, which focuses the business on key industry sectors where the firm’s expertise is best aligned with value creation. In addition, Dave is spearheading the roll out of many other strategic priorities, including relocation of the firm’s UK based operations and development of a brand new state of the art Test Facility.
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About FPE Global: FPE Global are experts in bulk material handling and pneumatic conveying, bulk handling, FIBC filling and discharging.
Theo Saville
Co-Founder & CEO of CloudNC
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About CloudNC: Creating autonomous manufacturing
Jarek Rosinski
Founder and CEO of Transmission Dynamics
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About Transmission Dynamics: Transmission Dynamics is an independent privately owned company
Richard Bower
Chief Executive Officer of Sigma Precision Components
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About Sigma Precision Components: Sigma Precision Components is a manufacturer of precision engineered components and fixings for the aerospace sector.
Mark Thomas
Chief Executive Officer of Reaction Engines
Mark is driving the growth of the Company and setting the future direction of the business. He leads the Executive Leadership Team. Mark Thomas has been Chief Executive Officer of Reaction Engines Limited since May 2015. In this role he is leading development of the SABRE engine concept, a new class of aerospace propulsion system for hypersonic and space access applications, and building a successful technology business. During his first two and a half years Mark has grown the company from 65 to over 150 employees, secured investments from BAE Systems, the UK Government and DARPA, and expanded operations in the UK and US. Before joining Reaction Engines, Mark graduated from Cambridge University with an Engineering degree and spent over 25 years working in the Defence and Civil Aerospace businesses of Rolls-Royce plc. During this time he led a number of key programmes for Rolls-Royce, working closely with customers and partners worldwide. Notable roles included Chief Development Engineer for the EJ200 (Typhoon) engine, Chief Engineer of multiple military and civil engine programmes Technical Director of the Eurojet Turbo GmbH consortium based in Munich, and Chief Engineer, Civil Aerospace Technology and Future Programmes. He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
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About Reaction Engines: Reaction Engines is next-generation aerospace propulsion developers, home of SABRE air-breathing rocket engine.
Oliver Montague
CEO of Swytch
Oliver is the company founder and inventor of the patent pending SWYTCH system. He studied engineering at Oxford University and since graduating worked for 4 years in sustainability and engineering R&D before going full time working for himself in the eBike industry. Whilst studying at Oxford Oliver developed the first ever electromagnetic metamaterial motor (for which he was awarded the prize for the top Masters Thesis in the year). Sadly, the motor had no commercial application, but it was cool nonetheless! More importantly , this marked the start of a life-long pursuit to develop electric motor systems that were innovative but also commercially viable.
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About Swytch: Instantly convert any bike into an eBike (electric bike)
Alexander Schey
CEO & Co-Founder of Vantage Power
Alexander Schey is the Chief Commercial Officer & Electrification at Allison Transmission .
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About Allison Transmission Holdings, Vantage Power: Vantage Power designs and manufactures powertrain electrification and connectivity technologies for heavy-duty vehicles.
Ben Halford
CEO of Surface Generation
Ben is the founder of Surface Generation and has extensive knowledge of the use of advanced manufacturing, 3D printing and composites knowledge in the motorsport, aerospace, automotive sectors.
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About Surface Generation: Surface Generation is a privately-owned high technology and manufacturing company.
Paul Domjan
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ENODA
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About ENODA: ENODA provides the transition to a zero-carbon energy system in a way that is economically sustainable for all.
Mike Gascoyne
Founder & CEO of MGI Engineering
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About MGI Engineering: MGI Engineering provides technology and engineering solutions on improving various kinds of transportation.
Karl McGee
CEO of WCM
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About WCM: WCM combines engineering and manufacturing to produce automotive solutions for leading global brands.
Dominic Vergine
CEO and Co-Founder of Monumo
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About Monumo: Monumo is an electronic and mechanical engineering company that develops optimal electric motors.
Jeremy Fry
Interim CEO of Ainscough Crane Hire
Jeremy Fry is the Interim CEO at Ainscough Crane Hire.
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About Ainscough Crane Hire: Ainscough Crane Hire is a lifting services company that operates from 32 strategic locations.
Deepa Bhate
President & CEO of Building & Earth Sciences
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About Building & Earth Sciences: Building & Earth Sciences is a Birmingham engineering firm.
Tamar Giloh
CEO and Founder of TamiCare
Tamar Giloh is the CEO and Founder of Tamicare.
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About TamiCare: Tamicare is an R&D, innovation and engineering company specializing in the field of textile and nonwoven materials.
