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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 Executive Director operating in the Human Resources space. If you think a Executive Director 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.
Benjamin Todd
CEO, Co Founder & Executive Director of 80,000 Hours
In under three years with Ben’s leadership, 80,000 Hours has grown from a student society, to an Oxford affiliated charity, featured on TED, the Washington Post, the BBC Today Programme and more. Ben has a 1st from Oxford in Physics and Philosophy, has published in Climate Physics and speaks Chinese. Before 80,000 Hours, he was the first undergraduate to intern as an analyst at a top investment fund. Rather than taking the job, he persuaded the Chairman to donate £60,000 to 80,000 Hours.
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About 80,000 Hours: 80,000 Hours is an evidence-based advice on careers that make a difference.
Toby Fitzherbert
Non Executive Director of CIPHR
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About CIPHR: CIPHR is a privately held company and is a vendor of human capital management software.
Tamsin Jones
Co-Founder and Executive Director of TheBoardroom Africa
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About TheBoardroom Africa: The Boardroom Africa (TBR Africa) promotes exceptional female talent to boards across the continent
John Giles
Executive Director of Safeguard Global
John is an industry veteran with more than 40 years of experience in payroll outsourcing. After serving SafeGuard World as our original Chief Operating Officer, he continues to provide his expertise and guidance as Executive Director and Board Member. In this advisory capacity, he assists us in ensuring continued Service Excellence and Corporate Governance.
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About Safeguard Global: Safeguard Global is a provider of an innovative technology platform intended to efficiently manage payroll and outsourcing services.
Lisa Hamill
Co-Founder & Executive Director of BraveGoose
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About BraveGoose: BraveGoose develops a human resources technology solution called CleverGoose.
CJ Green
Co-Founder & Executive Director of BraveGoose
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About BraveGoose: BraveGoose develops a human resources technology solution called CleverGoose.
Alexis Twigg
Non-Executive Director of Tribepad
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About : Recruitment Software Specialists. Products include Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Onboarding, Video Interviewing and Contractor Management
