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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 Manager operating in the Association 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.
David Lloyd
General Manager, UK, Netherlands & Nordics of Alibaba Group
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About Alibaba Group: Alibaba Group enables businesses to transform the way they market, sell, operate, and improve their efficiencies.
Sam Colley
Partnerships Manager of Tottenham Hotspur
Sam Colley is a partnerships manager at Tottenham Hotspur Club.
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About Tottenham Hotspur: Tottenham Hotspur is a professional football club in London, competing in the Premier League.
Niall Flanagan
Executive Manager of Tottenham Hotspur
Niall Flanagan is an executive manager at Tottenham Hotspur Club.
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About Tottenham Hotspur: Tottenham Hotspur is a professional football club in London, competing in the Premier League.
Chris Cavey
Open Learning Manager of British Council(BIRAX)
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About British Council(BIRAX): British Council is a government institution that promotes culture, art, education, technology, and science.
Georgina Dunn
Freelance Digital Marketing Manager of Self-Employed
I’m a freelance digital marketing manager and writer with over five years experience based in London. My specialism is in creating marketing strategies and actionable plans for B2B creative, technology and content startups and agencies.
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Liz Dawson
Policy and Public Affairs Manager of SmartEnergyGB
Liz is an experienced policy manager at Smart Energy GB. She leads on Smart Energy GB’s work looking at the importance and benefits of smart meters and smart grids to the future of Great Britain’s cities and rural areas. She also manages the delivery of Smart Energy GB’s programmes aimed at engaging parliamentarians and local authorities with the national smart meter rollout. Liz has extensive experience of parliamentary and political engagement. Before joining Smart Energy GB Liz worked at the Industry and Parliament Trust where she ran the Fellowship programme which provides parliamentarians with a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience of how business and industry operates
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About SmartEnergyGB: Smart Energy GB is the national campaign for the smart meter rollout. It’s our task to help everyone in Great Britain.
Matt Clifton
Smart City Programme Manager of Leicester City Council
Matt Clifton is the Smart City Programme Manager at Leicester City Council. Matt is a Problem-solver and Team Player, who combines Strategic Vision with robust Programme Management, and delivers Smart Objectives to specification. Previously he has worked with the Greater London Authority, Milton Keynes Council, South East Midlands LEP, Department for Communities and Local Government, New Local Government Network and the European Parliament. Matt’s Experience, Knowledge and Skills include smart city programme and policy development, as well as project management and delivery. He has in-depth knowledge and experience of the many dimensions of smart cities, including, digital infrastructure, economic development, environmental sustainability and social inclusion. Matt has built and developed cross-sector partnerships at local, regional, national and European levels. He is also skilled at collaborative working with businesses, community organisations and universities. Matt has an MA in International Relations (Tokyo); MA in Mass Communications (London) and BA Hons in Economics & Politics with European Study (Exeter & Berlin). He is also a Qualified MSP Practitioner.
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About Leicester City Council: Leicester City Council is a branch of government that decided and implements laws regarding taxes, schools, and roads.
Tina Lakhani
Ad Tech & Standards Manager of IAB UK
Tina Lakhani is the Ad Tech & Standards Manager at IAB UK.
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About IAB UK: The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) is the trade association for online and mobile advertising.
Steve Rowntree
Industry Liaison Manager of The Pensions Regulator
Stephen joined the Pensions Regulator (TPR) in 2013 after an extensive career in both Trust and Corporate pensions with some of the leading UK Benefit consultancies. As a member of Industry Liaison Team at TPR, Stephen attends many speaking events as part of the TPR remit to engage with employers and professional forums on the subject of Auto enrolment.
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About The Pensions Regulator: The Pensions Regulator is the UK regulator of work-based pension schemes.
Freyja Lockwood
Smart City and Innovation Manager of Bristol City Council
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About Bristol City Council: Information for residents about Bristol City Council services including council tax,bins and recycling,schools, leisure,streets and parking.
Jazzmin Farey
Senior Manager – Marketing of Heart Foundation
Jazzmin Farey is Founder at Ambassadors for Philanthropy.
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About Ambassadors for Philanthropy, Heart Foundation: Heart Foundation New Zealand works towards reducing heart disease through education & intervention.
Hamir Patel
Media Relations Manager of Russell Group of Universities
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About Russell Group of Universities: The Russell Group is a self-selected association of twenty-four public research universities in the United Kingdom.
Emma Becker
General Manager of Breteau Foundation
Emma is the Foundation’s General Manager responsible for implementing the Foundation’s strategy and leads our global education program. She guides our technological innovation and ensures the efficient running of the Foundation necessary for success on the ground with learners and teachers. She brings to the Foundation a wealth of experience in education and technology. Emma has previously worked for 6 years as an Education Consultant in a wide range of schools throughout the UK and she is an expert in the strategic, operational and technical implementation of whole school education technology solutions. Previous to this Emma was a teacher for 6 years in secondary schools in Australia and the UK championing the use of technology in the classroom. Emma has a Bachelor of Education and a BA in Geographical Science and English at the University of Queensland.
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About Breteau Foundation: Breteau Foundat is a private Foundation to empowering children in emerging countries to reach their full potential through education.
Beverly Clarke
National Community Manager of British Computer Society
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About British Computer Society: British Computer Society promotes and advances the education and practice of computing for the benefit of the public.
Amanda Finch
General Manager of Institute of Information Security Professionals
Amanda Finch has specialised in Information Security management since 1991. In addition to her role as General Manager of the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) she works with the Information Security Forum (ISF) and the British Computer Society (BCS) to gain recognition for the discipline as a recognised profession. Amanda has a Master’s degree in Information Security, is a full and founder member of the IISP and a Fellow of the BCS. She spent 28 years working at Marks and Spencer Plc in information security and in 2007 she was awarded European Chief Information Security Officer of the year by SC Magazine.
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About Institute of Information Security Professionals: The professional body representing & supporting IA professionals, providing competency-based assessment.
Ross Fulton
Publications Manager of British Educational Research Association
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About British Educational Research Association: British Educational Research Association connects educational researchers to develop the learning industry.
Bruce Heck
Information Security & Business Support Manager of Victoria and Albert Museum
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About Victoria and Albert Museum: Victoria and Albert Museum is a museum featuring exhibits of art and design.
