Best Startup
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 Product operating in the Industrial space. If you think a Product 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.
Graeme Russell
Product Manager – Data Driven Advantage of Howden
Follow Graeme Russell:
About Howden: Howden is an engineering company producing custom engineered fans, compressors and air-heaters.
Garth Naldrett
Chief Product Officer of Silixa
Garth joined Silixa in 2015 in the capacity of Chief Product Officer. He has over 20 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas industry and holds a BSc in electronic engineering and an MSc in electrical engineering from the University of Cape Town. Prior to joining Silixa Garth was Vice President of Monitoring and Control at Tendeka where he was responsible for electronic and fibre optic monitoring systems, wireless inflow control and software. Garth joined Tendeka through their acquisition of FloQuest, a software and interpretation business he founded in 2006. Before founding FloQuest Garth held various positions within Schlumberger, including product champion for fibre optic and subsea monitoring. He has authored several papers and holds a number of patents on monitoring applications.
Follow Garth Naldrett:
About Silixa: Silixa is a provider of fiber-powered data solutions for the natural resources and mining sector.
Barry Maidment
IT Product Manager and Director of Business Intelligence UK and Ireland of Rittal
Follow Barry Maidment:
About Rittal: Rittal is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure.
Simon West
Director of Production of Powerlase Photonics
Versatile and results-driven Senior Optics Engineer/Programme Manager with a background in electrical/electronic engineering and over 16 years’ experience developing, supporting and managing complex fibre-optic manufacturing processes, products and equipment for a variety of prestigious technology companies. Commercially astute change agent with an impressive record of motivating, developing and leading large technical teams and utilising lean methodologies in the design of efficient manufacturing practices. Well-honed communication, influencing and technical skills allied with ability to maintain strong communications across all levels of a company. Expertise in optical fault finding, opto-electronic principles/manufacturing techniques, process control methods, new product introduction, and business process streamlining. Recognised ability to maintain/exceed highest industry standards and drive increased productivity, client satisfaction and cost reductions.
Follow Simon West:
About Powerlase Photonics: Powerlase Photonics Ltd is an innovative, independent, high power laser company.
Riccardo Chiarelli
Co-Founder & Head of Product of Mela Works
Follow Riccardo Chiarelli:
About Mela Works: Mela is a conversational platform for collaboration and cost control in construction and beyond.
Daniel Lalenda
Adjuster and Production Process Operator of TDK Electronics
Follow Daniel Lalenda:
About TDK Electronics: TDK Electronics develops, manufactures, and markets electronics components and systems.
