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This list showcases the top United Kingdom based Associate operating in the Information Technology space. If you think a Associate 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.
Serena Chaudhry
Associate Director of Dataminr
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About Dataminr, Dataminr, Observer Research Foundation, One Young World: Dataminr develops an artificial intelligence platform designed for real-time event and risk detection.
Lola Fernandez-Redondo
Senior Associate Director of Jacobs
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About Jacobs: Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Luke Ferris
Associate Partner ADAPT of Bain & Company
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About Bain & Company: Bain & Company is a management consulting firm that provides solutions on change in management, strategies, and technology.
Aman Krishna
Associate Director | Data Strategy & Analytics of Publicis Sapient
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About Publicis Sapient: Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation platform.
Gabriele Dini
Associate Partner of Breed Reply
Investment and corporate finance professional with track record in life sciences and technology, specializing in bridging innovation and finance. Solid technical expertise, with a MSc in engineering and experience in multinational academic and industrial environments, complemented by an MBA with focus on strategy and finance and a Masters in Finance. Strong knowledge of research, product development, and operations, enriched by a continuous interaction with corporate-level functions; extensive venture capital experience, from origination, to due diligence, deal structuring and strategic support to the entrepreneurs as in-house consultant and board member.
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About Breed Reply, Breed Reply: Breed Reply is Europe’s active operational investors for early-stage companies delivering ‘internet of things’ solutions.
Dan Allan
Associate Director of Arthur Online
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About Arthur Online: Arthur simplifies property management, anywhere , anytime.
Beth Carroll
Associate Director of SEVEN
Beth has worked in the communications industry for a decade, specialising in digital and social media since 2006. Focussing on using her expertise to develop and implement social media strategies for clients (consumer and B2B) that lead to tangible business outcomes.
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About Iris, SEVEN: The full-service IT company that for 11 years has been a reliable 360º technological partner
Karen Fryatt
Associate Director of NCC Group
With years of experience in the defence and security industry and a lifelong passion for science and technology, having previously worked for almost 18 years at a multinational defence company, Karen is an expert in implementing sustainable and innovative approaches to the use of technology. Throughout her career, Karen has focused on driving a collaborative, people-first approach to working.
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About NCC Group: NCC Group exists to make the world safer and more secure.
Emma Fryer
Associate Director of techUK
Emma leads the data centre programme for technology sector trade body techUK, representing the interests of UK operators to Government and other stakeholders. She influences policy, mitigates compliance burdens, alerts the sector to risks and manages specialist groups, including the UK Council of Data Centre Operators. She produces thought leadership, policy responses, white papers, briefings and infographics covering topics from generator emissions to Brexit. Emma is a recipient of two prestigious awards, is a regular speaker at industry events and sits on several judging panels.
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About techUK: techUK offers information technology services to small and medium businesses.
Emma Fryer
Associate Director of techUK
Emma leads the data centre programme for technology sector trade body techUK, representing the interests of UK operators to Government and other stakeholders. She influences policy, mitigates compliance burdens, alerts the sector to risks and manages specialist groups, including the UK Council of Data Centre Operators. She produces thought leadership, policy responses, white papers, briefings and infographics covering topics from generator emissions to Brexit. Emma is a recipient of two prestigious awards, is a regular speaker at industry events and sits on several judging panels.
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About techUK: techUK offers information technology services to small and medium businesses.
Alan Williamson
Associate Director, Channel Partners of Baltic Exchange
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About Baltic Exchange: The Baltic Exchange is the provider of information on maritime transportation markets.
Louis Brasington
Associate of Cleantech Group
Louis Brasington is an Associate at Cleantech Group.
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About Cleantech Group: Cleantech Group helps business leaders make smarter, more strategic decisions involving cleantech innovation.
Beth Whitehead
Associate Sustainability Engineer of Operational Intelligence Ltd
Beth has been involved in energy and risk reduction workshops and assessments with OI for three years. She has a multidisciplinary knowledge of buildings, and has worked with operations teams to understand their use of energy in the data centre. Beth completed a PhD on the sustainability of data centres in 2013, which draws together the environmental impact from energy consumption and material extraction in data centres. She has also designed a software tool to enable design engineers to engage in the optimisation of life cycle impacts, and has presented on the topic at a number of industry conferences. She has worked as a structural engineer on a wide variety of projects, from the early stages of concept design through to completion on site, and has experience in managing teams and business development.
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About Operational Intelligence Ltd: OI offer consultancy services and training in risk and energy assessments to help clients improve critical facility performance.
Lidia Flueckiger
Associate Partner of Alysian
– 5 years of experience in the hedge fund industry – Was part of the Global Engagement Management Associate Program at Citi in New York and Dubai – Led strategic initiatives for Citi directly with the Citi CEO and Head of Strategy in MENA – MA in Quantita
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About Alysian, ProvidensAI: Alysian is a digital business transformation consulting organization with offices all over the world.
Helen Wharton
Associate Director of Champollion Group
Helen is an experienced communications consultant, and has overseen strategy and delivery for some of Champollion’s largest third sector and education clients. Her work at Champollion has ranged from a high profile integrated campaign for leading disability charity Scope to build on the legacy of the Paralympics, through to overseeing successful press and stakeholder delivery for the FGM Initiative, a programme funded by major UK trusts and foundations designed to end the practice in the UK. Helen provides strategic guidance to Champollion’s clients across creative campaign development and implementation as well as crisis communications and has provided media and messaging training to Chief Executives from major national charities. Prior to joining Champollion, Helen held senior positions in a number of leading consultancies. She has managed clients across the arts, cultural and charity sectors including the ground-breaking Decibel Programme run by Arts Council England designed to increase diversity in performing arts. Helen has led on integrated communications strategies for international clients including the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair and the Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation, managing successful PR and digital campaigns and overseeing delegations with senior journalists.
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About Champollion Group: Champollion Group is an independent communications consultancy comprising three fully integrated agencies.
Catherine Kirkup
Research Associate of National Foundation for Educational Research
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About National Foundation for Educational Research: NFER is the UK’s largest independent provider of research, assessment and information services.
Peter York
Cultural Commentator & Associate of Editorial Intelligence
Peter York is Cultural Commentator & Associate @ Editorial Intelligence.
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About Editorial Intelligence, Voyomotive: Knowledge Networking, Thought Leadership
Nick Sturge
Associate of Connected Places Catapult
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About Connected Places Catapult: Connected Places Catapult provides impartial innovation as a service for public bodies, businesses & infrastructure.
