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 Product Design 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.
Mark Rushton
SOLIDWORKS Product Portfolio Manager, Design & Engineering Products, 3DEXPERIENCE Works of Dassault Systemes
Mark Rushton is a Product Portfolio Manager for SOLIDWORKS, in the Desktop products team, focused on Additive Manufacturing. Mark has been involved with 3D CAD and 3D Printing for over 15 years in several capacities from research to consulting for the likes of Rolls Royce, GE, JCB and Dyson.
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About Dassault Systemes: Dassault Systemes provides project lifecycle management solutions that enable businesses to create and share experiences in 3D.
Kat Knocker
General Manager of Tails.com
Kat’s Product and Customer Experience team sits firmly at the centre of tails.com, keeping the customer right at the heart of the business as tails.com continues to grow. A member of Management Today’s 35 Under 35, Kat is part of the founding team at tails.com and has seen the businesses rapid growth over the last 4 years, becoming one of the most advanced players in the direct-to-consumer, tailor-made pet nutrition category who today deliver more than 4 million bespoke dog meals each month. Kat and her team are driven by a passion to change the lives of dogs and their owners for the better, and are proud of their customer advocacy including a 9.6 score on Trustpilot. Tailored, personalised experiences for both dogs and owners are a core part of tails.com’s product and success – and remain as personalised today as they did at the start. Kat is passionate about creating products and services that truly engage customers, and brings her skills and experience from Innocent Drinks and graze.com to her role at tails.com.
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About Tails.com: Tails.com is an online pet nutrition service that provides tailor-made food designed to deliver perfectly optimised nutrition for dogs.
Alexander Nicholson
Engagement Manager of Frog Design
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About Frog Design: Frog Design operates as a global design, innovation, and strategy firm.
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.
Lara Simmons
Marketing Planning Manager of Aston Martin
Lara is a Global Marketing Consultant at Aston Martin and is a proud member of the Engagement Marketing team. Working on improving customer experiences is one of Lara’s passions. Whether it’s a customer receiving a welcome to the brand communication or one of the Global Dealer Network looking for materials to create a new car promotion, Lara believes every experience can be enhanced using the right tools.
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About Aston Martin: Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings manufacture luxury sports cars and grand tourers independently.
David McWha
Operations Manager of Shnuggle
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About Shnuggle: Shnuggle is an innovative company that designs modern, clever baby products for the mid-high end of the market.
