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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 President operating in the Market Research space. If you think a President 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.
Malik Saadi
Vice President and GM, Strategic Technology of ABI Research
Malik Kamal-Saadi is head of Strategic Technology Group at ABI Research focussing on transformative technologies and Innovation across various industries including Telecommunications, Consumer Electronics, and other emerging industries. Before Joining ABI Research Malik was a Principal Analyst at Informa Telecoms and Media, covering a wide range of topics including Devices, Networks & Infrastructure, and Multimedia Services. In his role Malik is involved in a number of activities including thought leadership, product planning, market forecasts, and market analysis. He has planned, authored and co-authored many studies in various areas including Future Mobile Handsets, Mobile Application Platforms and Operating Systems, Mobile Broadband Networks and Devices, Mobile Web Applications Development, Converged Networks and Devices, Mobile VoIP, Mobile Access at Home. Malik is a frequent speaker and chair at international conferences, as well as a regular press commentator.
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About ABI Research, ABI Research: ABI Research is a market-foresight advisory firm providing strategic guidance on the most compelling transformative technologies.
David Day
President & Global Chief Executive Officer of Lightspeed Research
Based in London, David is Lightspeed’s President and Global CEO. He joined the company in 2006 as CEO, Europe, and oversaw the expansion of the European business. He became Global CEO in 2009. David has extensive experience in market research and official statistics, and has worked in both the private and public sectors. His past employers include the UK Ministry of Defense, ACNielsen, and NetRatings. A seasoned international executive, he has held a range of senior roles in operations, sales and marketing, consulting, and general management. An expert in the field of Internet and media research, David is a regular conference speaker, and is often quoted in the media. David holds non-executive positions with the UK Department of Work and Pensions and the Open University. Educated at University College London, Imperial College London, and the University of Greenwich, David holds a First Class Bachelor degree, a Ph.D. degree in Physics, a Master of Business Administration degree, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics.
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About Lightspeed Research: Lightspeed Research provides online market research panels for consumer.
Tom Reuner
Senior Vice President of HFS Research
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About HFS Research: It is our mission to provide visionary insight into the major innovations impacting business operations
Neil Hendry
Vice President EMEA of Digital Barriers
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About Digital Barriers, Digital Barriers: Digital Barriers provides edge-intelligent solutions for the global surveillance and security markets.
Olly Cooper
Vice President of Platforms of Stratagem Technologies Ltd
Vice President of Platforms at Stratagem Technologies Ltd.
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About Stratagem Technologies Ltd: Trading Sports Prediction Markets as an alternative asset class
Christopher Baugh
President & Founder of Northern Sky Research
Christopher Baugh serves as the President and Founder of Northern Sky Research (NSR), which he created in 2000 to provide independent, actionable market research and consulting services to the satellite industry. Christopher Baugh directs all NSR multi-client research reports and single-client consulting projects, and manages a global team of analysts that stand at the forefront of satellite industry expertise. Before forming NSR, Christopher Baugh served as Senior Analyst for Pioneer Consulting where he covered all aspects of the satellite market. Prior to Pioneer, Christopher Baugh was an International Trade Specialist and Economist for the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC. While at the Department of Commerce, Christopher Baugh was a recipient of the Charles F. Meissner Memorial Award for his work on trade negotiations in the International Trade Administration. Christopher Baugh also has extensive legislative and analytical experience from his work for the Committee on International Relations and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, both in the U.S. House of Representatives. Christopher Baugh holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Westminster College and a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University.
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About Northern Sky Research: NSR is a global leader in providing satellite industry Market Research and Consulting Services to clients around the world.
Alex D. Kostopoulos
President & CEO of reportbrain
Founder of reportbrain
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About reportbrain: reportbrain is a news research engine platform.
