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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 Business Development 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.
Clemens Meyer
Senior Program Manager of DeepMind
Clemens Meyer is a Senior Program Manager at DeepMind.
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About DeepMind: DeepMind aims to research and build safe artificial intelligence system to solve intelligence, to advance science and humanity.
Deepka Rana
Investment Manager of Northzone
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About Northzone: Northzone is an early-stage venture capital fund built on experience spanning multiple economic and disruptive technology cycles.
Freya Macken
Investment Manager of AURELIUS Equity Opportunities
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About AURELIUS Equity Opportunities: Aurelius Equity Opportunities is an investment firm that provides equity, growth, debt and real estate investments.
Barbara Thompson
Global L&D Innovation Manager of The Boston Consulting Group
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About The Boston Consulting Group: The Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm and an advisor on business strategy.
Dan Martines
Manager of The Boston Consulting Group
Accomplished technology executive with over 14 years of international experience in Technology Innovation, Architecture and Strategy, IT Governance, and Business Development. Large-scale delivery (25,000+ man-days; 60+ consultants) across industries – Financial Services (Retail and Payments), Health & Life Sciences, Retail, Telecom, and Products. Dan Martines applies pragmatic and results-oriented approaches to complex business problems and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills. International experience in North America, Europe, India, and Brazil.
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About BCG Platinion, The Boston Consulting Group: The Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm and an advisor on business strategy.
Alan Gauld
Investment Manager of Aberdeen Asset Management
Alan is an Investment Manager in the Aberdeen Standard Private Equity team. Alan focuses on buyout funds, co-investments and secondary investments. His fund portfolio includes a mixture of leading pan-European and mid-market Iberian funds. He is involved in all aspects of investing in these areas including sourcing, appraising and executing investments as well as portfolio monitoring. Alan holds a BSc (Hons) in Genetics from the University of Edinburgh and is a qualified chartered accountant.
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About Aberdeen Asset Management, Aberdeen Standard Investments: Aberdeen Asset Management PLC is a global investment management group, managing assets for both institutional and retail clients from
Nzube Ufodike
Financial Inclusion Programme Manager of Wayra
Nzube specialises in early stage technology start-ups and their equity investments. He met over 70 companies in person last year, of which 12 were mentored and 2 went on to raise capital. His professional experience covers entrepreneurship and finance in the UK and emerging markets. He founded Amoo Venture Capital Advisory to support start-ups seeking growth capital. Previously, he worked in front office roles in global investment banking and asset management. As part of Nzube’s commitment to building strong and healthy communities, he volunteers and works with community-oriented projects that invest in developing human capital and nurturing talent.
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About Wayra: Wayra is a globally connected and technologically open innovation hub.
Devante Andrew
Assistant Programme Manager of Wayra
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About Wayra: Wayra is a globally connected and technologically open innovation hub.
Remus Radvan
London Accelerator Programme Manager of Wayra
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About Wayra: Wayra is a globally connected and technologically open innovation hub.
Laura Gibson
Business Development Manager of Wayra
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About Wayra: Wayra is a globally connected and technologically open innovation hub.
Solomon Rose
Business Manager of Wayra
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About Wayra: Wayra is a globally connected and technologically open innovation hub.
Jerome de Sadeleer
Engagement Manager of Heidrick & Struggles International
Jerome is an Engagement Manager in Heidrick & Struggles’ Global Fintech Practice and a member of the CIO Practice and CEO & Board Practice. His work focuses on executive search and leadership advisory at the intersection of financial services and technology internationally. Recent assignments have included CEO and General Manager searches for private equity backed companies and start-ups in the payments and fintech world.
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About Heidrick & Struggles International: Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. provides executive search and leadership consulting services in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia.
Luke Usher
Operations Manager of Operatix
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About Operatix: Operatix supports B2B Software vendors generate pipeline throughout North America and Europe.
Beverley Webb
Lead Programme Manager of BSI
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About BSI: BSI Group, also known in its home market as the British Standards Institution, is a multinational business services
Joe Lomako
EMC, Wireless, IOT, Protocols Product Manager and BDM of Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
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About Underwriters Laboratories (UL): UL is a global independent safety science company offering expertise across five key strategic businesses: Product Safety, Environment,
Hayley Moss
Operations Manager of Few&Far
Hayley Moss is the operations manager at Few & Far.
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About Few&Far: Few&Far helps companies stand out, build teams, and set the foundation for growth.
Sales Head/General Manager of Conduent
Naveen Mehta is an Executive Vice President and Head of Europe business. In this role, he is responsible for strategy, growth and IP led differentiation across industry verticals for Aurionpro. As Head of Aurionpro Europe, he also oversees the company’s operations in the region. Naveen has 17+ years of experience and previously worked with Infosys as Associate Vice President. At Infosys, Naveen was Regional Sales Head for Communications, Media & Entertainment vertical across Europe. Naveen holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Punjab Engineering College, India.
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About Conduent: Improving how businesses and governments interact with citizens, patients, customers and employees.
Vasileios Kospanos
Marketing Manager of PNMsoft
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About PNMsoft: PNMsoft, a software company, develops and supports business process management, case management, and work optimization software.
Chantelle Genovezos
Partnerships Manager of Procurious
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About Procurious: The online business network for a new generation of procurement & supply chain professionals.
Jack Slade
Product Manager of Procurious
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About Procurious: The online business network for a new generation of procurement & supply chain professionals.
