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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 VP’ operating in the Hospitality space. If you think a VP’ 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.
Lucy Brady
Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Business Development of McDonald’s
Lucy Brady has been named Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Development at McDonald’s Corporation since September 2016. Ms. Brady joins McDonald’s in September and oversees strategy development, planning and innovation to drive growth for it. As a Senior Partner and Managing Director at The Boston Consulting Group she led several turnaround and strategic growth initiatives.
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About McDonald’s: McDonald’s is a global foodservice retailer generating revenue through company-owned restaurants, franchise royalties, and licensing pacts.
Simon Vincent
Executive Vice President, Hilton and President of Europe Middle East and Africa of Hilton Worldwide
Simon Vincent Is The Executive Vice President, Hilton, and President, Europe Middle East and Africa At Hilton.
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About Hilton Worldwide: Hilton Worldwide is a hospitality company, owns luxury and full-service hotels and resorts, and focused-service hotels.
Chris Silcock
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Hilton Worldwide
Chris Silcock Is The Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer At Hilton.
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About Hilton Worldwide: Hilton Worldwide is a hospitality company, owns luxury and full-service hotels and resorts, and focused-service hotels.
Sam Jones
Vice President of Torch Capital
Sam Jones serves as the Vice President at Torch Capital.
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About Torch Capital: Torch Capital is an early-stage consumer-focused venture capital firm.
Jo Berrington
SVP – Brand & Communication of Yotel
SVP – Brand & Communication at YOTEL.
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About Yotel: Yotel offers affordable hotels with elements of luxury in smart spaces.
Sean Bennett
SVP of Sales of Triptease
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About Triptease: Triptease is a travel SaaS company that empowers hotels to recapture guest relationships and increase direct bookings.
Dan Atkinson
VP People & Talent of onefinestay
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About onefinestay: Onefinestay give people a new way to experience a place staying in the finest homes in their favorite cities.
Dario Favoino
Co-Founder and VP of Property of Lyvly
Dario Favoino is Co-Founder and VP of Property at Lyvly.
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About Lyvly: Lyvly is a shared living and rental service that connects and helps renters find accommodation, and connect with other like minded people.
