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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 Manager operating in the Consulting 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.
Matthew Oldham
Senior Manager, Technology Consulting & Advisory of Accenture
Matthew Oldham is the Senior Manager, Technology Consulting & Advisory at Accenture
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About Accenture: Accenture is a professional services company, providing services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
Mahadev Ganti
Solutions Lead – SuccessFactors & Project Manager of Infosys
Mahadev Ganti is the Solutions Lead of SuccessFactors & Project Manager at Infosys Limited since February 2014. Prior to his current role Mahadev was Lead Consultant of SAP HCM Practice at Infosys Limited. Previously, Mahadev was Senior Consultant of Human Capital Management at Sodexo, Senior Consultant of SAP Human Capital Management at Capgemini and HCL and Senior Consultant of SAP for North America at Compass Group PLC. Mahadev earned his M.Sc. degree from Osmania University at Hyderabad, India.
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About Infosys: Infosys is a provider of consulting, technology, and outsourcing, and next-generation services.
Seb Burnett
General Manager ConvergeHEALTH Europe of Deloitte
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About Deloitte: Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Samuel Erskine
Head of Cloud Engagement (Deloitte NSE) | Sr. Manager of Deloitte
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About Deloitte: Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Daniel Senter
Senior Manager of Deloitte
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About Deloitte: Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Richard Bowyer
Category Manager – IT Procurement of Deloitte
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About Deloitte: Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Dave Clemente
Senior Manager – Cyber Risk of Deloitte
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About Deloitte: Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Michelle Lee
Senior Manager and AI Ethics Lead, Risk Analytics of Deloitte
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About Deloitte: Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Ruomeng Wang
Research and Analysis Manager: Fintech Intelligence Service of IHS Markit
Ruomeng Wang is a senior analyst covering fintech and blockchain intelligence service at IHS Markit. Her reports and analysis include coverage of: blockchain opportunities in telecoms and media, the payment strategies of leading operators, technology and media platforms; payments and financial inclusion in emerging markets. She is a regular speaker at industry conferences and widely quoted in coverage of fintech and mobile financial services by leading news organisations including Forbes, CNBC, Reuters and Mobile World Live.
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About IHS Markit: IHS provides information and analysis to support the decision-making process of businesses and governments in regards to various industries.
Alzbeta Fellenbaum
Research Manager, Telecomunications of IHS Markit
Alzbeta Fellenbaum is a Senior Analyst in IHS Technology’s Broadband Media and Operators teams covering broadband access data and content trends. In her role, she closely follows and advises on internet service providers’ strategies and monitors technical and regulatory developments across the industry. Since 2013, Alzbeta has been managing the Broadband Coverage in Europe project conducted by IHS Technology on behalf of the European Commission analyzing availability of broadband access technologies in 31 European countries. Prior to joining IHS in July 2012, Alzbeta worked as an Audience Research and Market Insights Coordinator at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a U.S. broadcasting organization based in Prague, analyzing media environment data of RFE/RL broadcasting regions (spanning the Balkans, Russia, Ukraine, Caucasus, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq). Alzbeta holds M.A. degrees in International Relations and American Studies from Charles University in Prague and studied at the University of Miami and Georgetown University.
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About IHS Markit, Omdia: IHS provides information and analysis to support the decision-making process of businesses and governments in regards to various industries.
Alzbeta Fellenbaum
Research Manager, Telecomunications of IHS Markit
Alzbeta Fellenbaum is a Senior Analyst in IHS Technology’s Broadband Media and Operators teams covering broadband access data and content trends. In her role, she closely follows and advises on internet service providers’ strategies and monitors technical and regulatory developments across the industry. Since 2013, Alzbeta has been managing the Broadband Coverage in Europe project conducted by IHS Technology on behalf of the European Commission analyzing availability of broadband access technologies in 31 European countries. Prior to joining IHS in July 2012, Alzbeta worked as an Audience Research and Market Insights Coordinator at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a U.S. broadcasting organization based in Prague, analyzing media environment data of RFE/RL broadcasting regions (spanning the Balkans, Russia, Ukraine, Caucasus, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq). Alzbeta holds M.A. degrees in International Relations and American Studies from Charles University in Prague and studied at the University of Miami and Georgetown University.
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About IHS Markit, Omdia: IHS provides information and analysis to support the decision-making process of businesses and governments in regards to various industries.
Dan Baker
General Manager, EMEA of Student.com
Dan Baker is the general manager at Student.com.
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About Student.com: Student.com is a marketplace for international student housing, helping students find their home abroad.
Andrew Brown
Senior Investment Consultant & Private Equity Manager Research of Willis Towers Watson
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About Willis Towers Watson: Willis Towers Watson is a global advisory and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth.
Marco Casassa Mont
Principal Cyber Security Consultant and Manager of BMT Group
Results-driven Senior Manager, Principal Cyber Consultant and enthusiastic technologist. Over 20 years of experience and leadership in: cyber security; cloud & enterprise solutions and architectures; consultancy and trusted advisory; strategy; research and innovation. Worked in CTO Offices as strategist & innovator. Business development and bids coordination. Team leadership. Lead & delivery of digital transformation and large projects for: cloud and enterprise security, cyber analytics & threat detection, risk analysis, security controls. Sectors: private, public, defence, financial, energy, telecommunication. (ISC)2 CISSP, (ISC)2 CCSP, MSc and BSc Computer Science, IEEE Senior member, CIISec member. • Lead and delivery of digital transformation, architectures, complex/large projects, software solutions, consulting for: enterprise and cloud security (Azure, AWS); SIEM, UEBA; cyber threat detection (advanced use of AI/ML); threat intelligence; EDR; VTM; cyber security operations; risk analysis; situational awareness; IAM; privacy. Proficient in Agile, DevOps methodologies. • Lead of technology strategies and roadmaps for: cloud and enterprise security; cyber security controls; SIEM; big data for security; IAM; Network Traffic Analysis & Management; privacy. • Lead of business development through innovation. Shaped and developed new business opportunities for next generation SIEM, security analytics for threat detection, new security controls for IAM & privacy, risk analysis. • Director of multi-party, interdisciplinary, international R&D security programmes: TSB EnCoRe; EU PRIME; IAM & Federated Identity Management. • Lead of multiple technology transfers into HP/HPE software security products. • Inventor and innovator (HP Labs, HPE CTO Office) with strong background in cyber security, cloud, big data, security analytics, SW architectures, IAM and privacy. Named inventor of 50+ patents, 31 granted patents. • Speaker and presenter at many public events, trade shows, conferences. Cited author of scientific publications. Published 60+ referred articles and papers. • Effective communicator at all levels in large organisations, including acting as trusted advisor. • Proficient in cyber security, cloud security (Azure, AWS, etc.), protective & detective security controls, cyber attacks, kill chain, APT threats, security risk management. • Proficient in cyber security standards / frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST security controls & risk guidelines, MITRE ATT&CK, NCSC CAF, CSA, OWASP, CIS. • Proficient in security operations and cyber incident response.
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About BMT Group: BMT Group Ltd is an international design, engineering, science, and risk management consultancy firm.
Beverley Boettcher
Personal Assistant & Manchester Office Manager of GP Bullhound
Beverley is the Personal Assistant to Hugh Campbell and the Manchester office manager. Beverley is a senior Executive Assistant with extensive exposure operating at Board level for a variety of businesses, large and small, with the latter part of her career spent with a technology company and an international software company. Beverley has been an Executive Assistant to the CEO of we7 and to the CEO and CFO of Surfcontrol Plc.
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About GP Bullhound: GP Bullhound is a technology advisory and investment firm that provides transaction advice and capital to entrepreneurs and founders.
Beverley Boettcher
Personal Assistant & Manchester Office Manager of GP Bullhound
Beverley is the Personal Assistant to Hugh Campbell and the Manchester office manager. Beverley is a senior Executive Assistant with extensive exposure operating at Board level for a variety of businesses, large and small, with the latter part of her career spent with a technology company and an international software company. Beverley has been an Executive Assistant to the CEO of we7 and to the CEO and CFO of Surfcontrol Plc.
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About GP Bullhound: GP Bullhound is a technology advisory and investment firm that provides transaction advice and capital to entrepreneurs and founders.
Oli Gibson
Lead Product Manager of Thoughtworks
Oli Gibson is a Lead Product Manager at ThoughtWorks. He has worked with companies, across all sectors, helping them build better products. He has been an entrepreneur, developer and is now a Product & Strategy Consultant at ThoughtWorks. After several startups, his focus shifted towards the enterprise where he now helps organizations transform their business strategy, take an experimental approach to product development and manage cultural transformation.
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About Thoughtworks: Thoughtworks is a community of passionate individuals whose purpose is to revolutionize software design, creation, and delivery.
Karen Welsh
Smart Building Project Manager of Google Account of CBRE Group
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About CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Dale Archer
Senior Business Development Manager of EPAM Systems
With an addiction to all things tech and social media, not to mention a background in Biz Dev within Social Media Tech at the likes of SocialBro and SocialBakers, the opportunity to take the lead on a Social iPhone app was too hard to turn down! Loves Pugs, Gadgets, Football and snapchat and hates bad shoes, bad manners and wires!
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About EPAM Systems: EPAM leverages its core engineering expertise as a leading global product development and digital platform engineering services company.
Hellen Beveridge
Snr Manager, Data Sustainability, & Privacy Delivery of Cognizant
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About Cognizant: Cognizant is a professional services company, transforming clients’ business, operating and technology models for the digital era.
Barbara Thompson
Global L&D Innovation Manager of The Boston Consulting Group
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About The Boston Consulting Group: The Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm and an advisor on business strategy.
Dan Martines
Manager of The Boston Consulting Group
Accomplished technology executive with over 14 years of international experience in Technology Innovation, Architecture and Strategy, IT Governance, and Business Development. Large-scale delivery (25,000+ man-days; 60+ consultants) across industries – Financial Services (Retail and Payments), Health & Life Sciences, Retail, Telecom, and Products. Dan Martines applies pragmatic and results-oriented approaches to complex business problems and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills. International experience in North America, Europe, India, and Brazil.
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About BCG Platinion, The Boston Consulting Group: The Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm and an advisor on business strategy.
Wayne Lloyd
Senior Manager – Digital Business Transformation / Blockchain / AI Company Name of Publicis Sapient
Having spent the vast majority of his career providing centralised technology solutions to investment banks and large corporate companies around the world, Wayne now advocates the adoption of decentralised ways of working since discovering blockchain in early 2016. As the official UK Ambassador for EOS Nation, Wayne represents the worlds most cutting edge blockchain technology project, specifically designed for enterprise adoption. A member of the Blockchain Council and a Founder Member of The Oxford University Blockchain Foundation, Wayne believes society is approaching the era of the democratization of value through tokenisation and as the Blockchain & Crypto asset advisor for the largest Digital Marketing Agency in the world Wayne presents’ thought leadership to how this event horizon is set to disrupt multiple industries in the not too distant future.
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About Publicis Sapient: Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation platform.
Carl Hunt
Senior Manager of KPMG International Limited
Carl Hunt is the Director at KPMG
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About KPMG International Limited, KPMG UK: KPMG is a network of independent member firms offering audit, tax and advisory services.
Karen Blackett
Country Manager of WPP
Karen is a proven business leader with a track record in creating vibrant cultures, energising teams and consistently delivering business growth and success. She is currently UK country manager for WPP, the world’s largest marketing services group, and Chairwoman of MediaCom, the largest media agency in the UK. Karen champions diversity and equality of opportunity throughout the advertising industry. In 2012 Karen launched the first ever Government backed Apprentice Scheme for the sector. In June 2014, Karen received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday honours and in 2015 Karen was the first business woman to be named Britain’s Most Influential Black person in the Power List. In November 2018 Karen won the Inspirational Leader category at the Ethnicity Awards. Karen is an external advisor to the UK Government Civil Service. Karen was recently appointed Race Equality Business Champion by the UK Prime Minister.
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About WPP: WPP creates transformative ideas and outcomes for its clients through an integrated offer of communications, commerce, and technology.
Jeffrey Amos
Global Compliance Manager of Argus Media group
Jeffrey Amos is Global Compliance Officer for the Argus Media group of companies. Jeffrey ensures that the company’s global price assessments are derived in strict conformity with its official methodologies and that all Argus staff are actively aware of their personal accountability to deliver compliance. From 1991 to 2008, Jeffrey worked at BP, fulfilling various roles in the UK and Russia including financial and fiscal development, financial control, group operations assurance and as Commercial Director for BP’s UK ground fuels business.
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About Argus Media group: Argus Media group is a global energy and commodity price reporting agency.
Piyush Kumar Singh
Technical Project Manager | CSM of Capgemini
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About Capgemini: Capgemini provides consulting, technology, and digital transformation services.
Carrie Babcock
Investment Manager of Breed Reply
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About Breed Reply: Breed Reply is Europe’s active operational investors for early-stage companies delivering ‘internet of things’ solutions.
Michael Nash
Consultant and Sales Manager of Mercer
Michael Nash is a Mobility Technology Leader for Mercer and helps organizations select and implement solutions that automate processes and workflows for their globally mobile workforce. Having been Managing Director of a manufacturing business for 12 years, Michael knows first-hand the benefits of technology in reducing risk, improving compliance and reducing administration, but is also passionate about the importance of employee experience, and where systems can improve those metrics, producing tangible business results.
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About Mercer: Mercer US is a human resource consulting service that includes compensation, employee benefits, communications, and investment consulting.
John Galpin
Distribution Account Manager of ConnectWise
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About ConnectWise: ConnectWise is a software company that transforms how technology solution providers build, manage, and grow their businesses.
Irena Miroforidu
Data Strategy and Partnerships Manager of GfK
Adventure traveller, surf enthusiast and a Founder of Tribd, a social networking application connecting solo travelling adventure seekers, helping them to find a travel partner from the same tribe. Experienced FinTech Industry professional.
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About GfK, Tribd: GfK is a market research institute in Germany.
Keith Lavelle
Ecommerce Consultant and Project Manager of CK Consultancy
Keith Lavelle the founder and CEO of South West Mountain Sports Limited which manages a number of e-commerce websites. South West Mountain Sports has grown to be a £2m business within 12 months of opening its doors showing strong profits in year one and huge potential for further dramatic growth. In 2010 Keith took over a failing e-commerce company Webtogs Ltd after the shareholders removed its former CEO Keith put the company through a rescue process of re-negotiating contracts , changing all the management processes, and putting in financial controls. Under Keith the company turned around from carrying a total loss of £750,000 loss into profit within 2 years. Keith has used his experience in company rescue to provide rescue plans and advise for a number companies focusing on helping people manage their companies out of difficulty or restructuring the company in a way that allows it to stabilise and grow.
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About CK Consultancy: CK Consultancy gives independent advice concerning the insurance of any kind of collection of fine art.
Siobhan Connolly
Learning and Development Manager of MyHomeMove
Siobhan is Head of Learning and Development at My Home Move. She oversees Conveyancing Training, Leadership Development and e-learning and has been instrumental in setting up My Home Move’s industry-leading Learning and Development Academy, as well as the Virtual Academy. Having joined the company in 2002, Siobhan is a prime example of My Home Move’s strategy for nurturing home-grown talent. She is accredited by the CLC to provide in-house training to My Home Move employees, enabling them to become qualified Licensed Conveyancers. As an active member of the Licensed Conveyancers Apprenticeship Consortium, Siobhan supports the industry’s quest for developing new talent. She is also an Adair Accredited Leadership Trainer and has recently been shortlisted for Learning and Development Professional of the Year at the CIPD People Management Awards 2015. Siobhan loves cooking, particularly Italian food, and she is currently compiling a book of her favourite recipes, which she has tried and tested over the years. Siobhan also juggles work and family life with the role of being Chair of Governors at her son’s school.
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About MyHomeMove: Myhomemove is to revolutionise the customer experience of conveyancing, for their industry partners and for clients.
Peter Elliston
General Manager, Nexus Aftermarket of Nexus Business Solutions
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About Nexus Business Solutions: Nexus Business Solutions is a leading service provider to the automotive industry.
Katy Byrne
Business Development Manager of EssentialSkillz
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About EssentialSkillz: The Complete Compliance eLearning Suite for Large Organisations
Jerome de Sadeleer
Engagement Manager of Heidrick & Struggles International
Jerome is an Engagement Manager in Heidrick & Struggles’ Global Fintech Practice and a member of the CIO Practice and CEO & Board Practice. His work focuses on executive search and leadership advisory at the intersection of financial services and technology internationally. Recent assignments have included CEO and General Manager searches for private equity backed companies and start-ups in the payments and fintech world.
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About Heidrick & Struggles International: Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. provides executive search and leadership consulting services in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia.
Ronan Carter
Senior Manager/ Program Leader of Procurian Inc.
Entrepreneurially- and commercially-minded senior manager • Started/ involved with 3 early stage businesses, as well as ‘line’, consulting and outsourcing experience in the Procurement industry • Proven skill at building capabilities from scratch, securing support and funding for future growth • Accomplished strategic thinker with persuasive negotiating ability • High level of self-confidence and integrity with the ability to influence and convince others
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About Google, Procurian Inc.: Procurian provides procurement solutions.
Margaret Wilkinson
Commercialisation Manager of University of Cambridge Enterprise
Maggie focuses on the commercialisation of technologies from engineering and physical sciences (including software), and joined Cambridge Enterprise in early 2001. Prior to this she worked for a multinational oil company, initially developing new oil and fuel products for the automotive sector, and more recently in the analysis of environmental and economic data to help formulate business strategy. Maggie holds a degree in Natural Sciences and a PhD in solid state physics from the University of Cambridge. Maggie has experience in the commercialisation of technology across the range of physical sciences and has worked with the spin-outs Enval, Metalysis and Camfridge
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About University of Cambridge Enterprise: Cambridge Enterprise helps the University of Cambridge’s researchers & academics to commercialise their ideas for the benefit of society.
Laura Donnelly
Commercialisation Manager of University of Cambridge Enterprise
Laura joined the Life Sciences team in October 2011. Previously, she completed a postdoctoral research position studying the regulation of cardiac function and disease by cell signalling pathways at the University of Manchester and was project manager of the winning 2010 Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur’s Scheme team. Laura obtained a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Manchester and a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of York
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About University of Cambridge Enterprise: Cambridge Enterprise helps the University of Cambridge’s researchers & academics to commercialise their ideas for the benefit of society.
Peri Cihan
Consultancy Manager of University of Cambridge Enterprise
Peri joined Cambridge Enterprise in January 2012 as Consultancy Administrator (maternity cover). Before joining Cambridge Enterprise Peri worked for CRAC: The Career Development Organisation for 4 years, where she developed strong project and event management skills. In her role at CRAC as a programme manager for Vitae, Peri was responsible for developing and delivering an annual programme of training activities for researchers.
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About University of Cambridge Enterprise: Cambridge Enterprise helps the University of Cambridge’s researchers & academics to commercialise their ideas for the benefit of society.
Lirui Ding
Engagement Manager of LEK Consulting
Lirui has 15 years of telecom, media and technology experience across the TMT value chain. Lirui has extensive experience in growth strategy, business planning, commercial due diligence, cost modelling, and go-to-market strategy. His clients include telecom operators, regulators, fibre players, tower companies, data centre operators, vendors, media companies, private equity firms and infrastructure funds. Based in London, Lirui has worked with clients globally and undertook secondments in Latin America and Asia. Lirui has recently conducted a comprehensive study to help financial investors understand the impact of 5G on the TMT value chain and 5G monetisation opportunity. Lirui is a TMT engagement manager at L.E.K. Consulting, a leading strategy consulting firm with 20 offices globally. Prior to consulting, Lirui was a professional gaming player
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About LEK Consulting: L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm.
Luke Usher
Operations Manager of Operatix
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About Operatix: Operatix supports B2B Software vendors generate pipeline throughout North America and Europe.
Jorge Lesmes
Senior Manager – Global Head of Blockchain Banking Practice of Everis Group
Jorge (MSc Comp Sci) is in charge of leading and defining the group’s strategic direction and value proposition for the Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology initiative for the banking sector, overseeing industry projects the group is participating in. With over 10 years’ experience in the area of Banking Consulting (Corporate & Retail), he has acquired an expert knowledge in critical banking infrastructure and regulatory transformation including CMA Open Banking, GDPR and PSD2 having led implementations for multiple Tier 1 global banks. His current focus is on how the Internet of Value will improve our ability to make payments as quickly and efficiently as data transfers, as well as inter-ledger infrastructure to improve connectivity between different DLT platforms.
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About Everis Group: Everis offers outgoing development through its highly trained and nurtured staff offering transparency, consistency and responsibility.
Kevin Restivo
Research Manager, 5G and Enterprise Mobility of IDC
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About IDC: IDC provides market intelligence solutions, advisory services, and events for the information technology and other related markets.
Galina Spasova
Research Manager of IDC
Galina Spasova is a research manager in IDC’s European Imaging, Printing and Document Solutions (IPDS) team. In her role, she is involved in providing market analysis and insights and business planning advice and delivering consulting projects. Galina’s experience enables her to aid the development of new products and services for customers of IDC Europe. Her recent research focuses on topics, such as the Future of Work and the return to the office post-COVID-19. Spasova is also part of the European Technology for Sustainability and Social Impact (TSSI) Practice, in which she offers strategic direction and advice to ICT players on the business value of sustainability. Prior to joining IDC, Spasova gained experience in research in a number of different areas, including service providers and platforms, electronics, media, and political and country risk. She has extensive knowledge of primary research methods and analysis techniques, having previously worked on research product development and completed large scale projects for major clients such as Samsung and the European Commission. Spasova holds a master’s in international conflict studies from King’s College London. She is fluent in English, Russian, and Bulgarian, and also speaks Italian. You can follow Spasova on Twitter @GalSpasova and on Linkedin SpasovaGalina.
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About IDC: IDC provides market intelligence solutions, advisory services, and events for the information technology and other related markets.
Angela Salmeron
Research Manager, IT and Telecoms industries of IDC
Angela Salmeron has over 10 years of experience in the ICT industry and is currently a research manager with IDC’s EMEA Enterprise Mobility research service, based in London. In this position, she provides strategic analysis, insight, and consulting on the supply and end-user adoption of emerging technology trends in the enterprise mobile market. She also helps manage IDC’s EMEA Enterprise Mobility CIO Survey. Salmeron is a regular speaker at industry events such as seminars and conferences. Prior to this role, Salmeron was responsible for fixed business network services, where she provided research and consulting on fixed data networks initially, and later on voice and hosted unified communications. Specifically, her research focused on the evolution from legacy to emerging technologies, such as Ethernet on data services, and hosted IP Centrex and SIP trunking on voice services. Her position involved providing industry developments, competitive analysis and strategic market forecasts.
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About IDC: IDC provides market intelligence solutions, advisory services, and events for the information technology and other related markets.
James Bullock
Senior Vice President & General Manager of Tacit Knowledge
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About Tacit Knowledge, Tacit Knowledge: Tacit Knowledge is a Silicon Valley-based digital commerce consultancy that develops enterprise software to address extensive data problems.
Neth Williams
Marketing Project Manager of CGI
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About CGI: CGI is a canada-based information technology consulting, systems integration and outsourcing company.
Alastair Majury
Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager of Alastair Majury Project Management
Alastair Majury is a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst and Data Scientist with a proven track record of success. Throughout his professional career, Alastair has had extensive experience in a variety of sectors, including planning, developing, implementing and delivering migrations, organisational change, regulatory, legislative, and process improvements. Majury has had extensive experience working for multiple global financial organizations. Through his Senior Business Analyst and Data Scientist services, Majury has also covered the Challenger Bank, Retail Banking, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and Life & Pensions sectors. Through his decade-long professional career, Alastair Majury has honed his skill set in business analysis and financial services to become one of Scotland’s most successful and trusted analysts. As is the case with most analysts, Majury has worked alongside several leaders and senior managers in order to create long-lasting solutions. Majury’s success throughout his professional career is a testament to his ability to devise pragmatic solutions to support operational functions. Alastair Majury had started out in the financial services industry at HSBC as a market data analyst. This experience quickly led to him becoming an expert in OTC credit derivatives, which led to business analysis. Eventually, Alastair began working with multiple high-profile organizations and financial services corporations to deliver complex requirements and solutions. Majury, as a senior business analyst and data scientist, enjoys the always-changing and fast-paced environment that the industry provides. He draws inspiration from the fact that every single day can be vastly different; he also finds this to be the most rewarding aspect of the job. Alastair Majury, as any true professional does, hopes to continue to expand his knowledge of his industry and to increase his understanding of several core concepts, such as big data and regulatory projects. In doing this, he will continue his career and reputation as one of the UK’s most well-known and respected financial services professionals. Just recently, Alastair Majury passed CISI’s level 4 Derivatives (IAD) module spectacularly. The examination is specifically designed to challenge candidates’ knowledge of the regulations and practices in financial and commodity derivatives, their underlying markets and even the principles of investment strategies. In passing the examination, Alastair has proven his innate knowledge of derivatives, their underlying assets, clearing, delivery and settlements, portfolio research and construction trading, hedging and investment strategies, investment selection and administration and any other special regulatory requirements. This is a tremendous success for Majury and a large step forward in his already storied career. Alastair Majury is responsible for providing analytical services, including data analysis, to companies. Outside of work, Alastair Majury is heavily dedicated to philanthropic work. He is very much involved with a variety of charities and philanthropic organizations, both foreign and domestic. He believes that by working together, we can help make this world a better place. Alastair does not necessarily have a charity in particular that he enjoys working with. Instead, Alastair works with as many charities as he possible can in order to gain a greater sense of fulfillment and to help as many causes as possible. He is also very heavily involved with Scotland and thoroughly enjoys traveling his home country. From its sweeping, green hills to its rocky shores and historical landmarks, Alastair believes that Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and rightfully so.
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About Alastair Majury Project Management: Alastair Majury works with the financial services sector to create process improvement, training, migration and subject matter expertise.
Jerry Catallo
Sales Support Manager of Alscient
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About Alscient: Alscient specialise in IT consultancy, software development and systems integration.
Graham Ballinger
Project / Programme Manager of Alscient
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About Alscient: Alscient specialise in IT consultancy, software development and systems integration.
Gregg Bayes-Brown
Marketing and Communications Manager of Oxford University Innovation
Gregg looks after internal and external communications for OUI, including its relationships with media contacts. Prior to joining OUI in 2016, Gregg was one of the first journalists to cover university innovation as a full time beat. He was involved with the launch of university innovation trade magazine Global University Venturing, and was later the magazine’s editor. Gregg has also worked on a number of special reports related to university innovation, and has spoken on the subject at a number of international conferences. Gregg graduated in 2009 from the University of Glamorgan with a degree in Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons). He has since held a number of roles in both journalism and PR, including the Open University and News Corporation, focused on science, technology, and finance.
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About Oxford University Innovation: Oxford University Innovation manages the university’s technology transfer and consulting activities.
Rose Keen
Research Manager of Econsultancy
Rose Keen is a Research Manager at Econsultancy.
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About Econsultancy: Econsultancy publishes research, analysis and advice on digital marketing, social media, e-commerce, SEO, mobile and tech for businesses.
John Sookias
Senior Account Manager of SALT
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About SALT: Salt is a marketing firm that specializes in the food and beverage industry.
Phil Norton
Product Manager of Kainos
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About Kainos: Kainos provide digital technology solutions that enable companies to work smarter, faster, better.
Michael Raffoul
General Manager of TEAM PRO
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About TEAM PRO: Team Pro provides construction knowledge, consultants, and technical solutions for problems that arise throughout the project’s execution.
Joe Lomako
EMC, Wireless, IOT, Protocols Product Manager and BDM of Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
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About Underwriters Laboratories (UL): UL is a global independent safety science company offering expertise across five key strategic businesses: Product Safety, Environment,
Janet Forbes
Finance Manager of Frontier IP Group plc
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About Frontier IP Group plc: Frontier IP Group plc is a specialist asset management group.
Charlie Blair
Marine Technology Accelerator Manager of Carbon Trust
Charlie leads the Carbon Trust’s work on Marine Energy, bringing the technology to market quicker and at lower cost. He is responsible for delivery of the Marine Renewables Commercialisation Fund for the Scottish Government, an £18 million fund that will support the first arrays of marine energy devices in Scottish Waters. Charlie is also working on an industry consortium supported by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult in Glasgow to develop enabling innovations for early wave and tidal arrays. He was involved in the installation of 6 full-scale prototype devices at EMEC through the Carbon Trust’s Marine Renewables Proving Fund, and supports Carbon Trust work on the European SI Ocean initiative. Charlie is also involved in work on other technologies by the Carbon Trust Innovation team (particularly electricity storage, micro-generation and electric vehicles; and generic commercial support to low carbon innovators). Charlie has over ten years’ experience commercialising innovative emerging energy technologies. Before joining the Carbon Trust in 2010 he worked as a strategic energy consultant, both for his own company and for Delta Energy & Environment in Edinburgh. He has experience analysing markets and business plans for a number of emerging energy technologies other than marine, particularly distributed generation, electricity storage and solar PV. Charlie has a first class Geography Degree from Durham and an MSc in Environmental Technology (Energy Policy) from Imperial College London
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About Carbon Trust, Gravitricity: Carbon Trust is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy, by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions now and develop.
Adam Glapa
Enterprise Sales Manager, CX & Predictive Data Analytics – Telecoms of GemSeek
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About GemSeek: GemSeek is a specialist in data science and analytics.
Laura Fanthorpe
Marketing & Communications Manager of Peterborough Environment City Trust
Laura is responsible for making people aware of how to get involved with PECT’s work, whether it’s through digital media, articles, press releases or other promotional activities. Previously a writer for gardening publications, and having worked for charitable organizations for almost a decade, she is passionate about making a difference.
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About Peterborough Environment City Trust: PECT is a charitable organization that helps protect and enhance the environment throughout Peterborough and beyond.
Sam Peeroo
Finance Manager of Peterborough Environment City Trust
Sam Peeroo serves as a finance manager at Peterborough Environment City Trust.
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About Peterborough Environment City Trust: PECT is a charitable organization that helps protect and enhance the environment throughout Peterborough and beyond.
Silvia Pereira
Marketing Account Manager of Creative Quills
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About Creative Quills, Events Reel, Locations Reel: Creative Quills assists B2B and tech-focused organizations in successfully positioning their brands through strategic content marketing.
Emma Leason
Business Development Manager of GrowthMinds
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About GrowthMinds: We are a product marketing agency. We help companies create more valuable interactions with their target customers.
Deborah Edwards
Office Manager of Hallam
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About Hallam: Hallam is a full service digital marketing agency providing digital campaigns and strategy, SEO, PPC, content marketing, web development.
Ian Clarke
Product Development Manager of ServiceTracker
Ian started his career as a salesman in the water industry and has always had a passion for what could be achieved with technology. Ian has held a variety of technical roles over the past 10 years redesigning processes and developing software for large corporations throughout the UK.
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About ServiceTracker: ServiceTracker provides users with a comprehensive software solution on which the platform integrates every function of their businesses.
Kiyana Katebi
Product Manager & Partner Lead at Rootip.io of Anfield IT Solutions
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About Anfield IT Solutions: Anfield IT Solutions is an innovative and rapidly growing full-service IT consulting firm.
Emma Hill
Channel Marketing Manager of Improded
Emma Hill is the Senior Channel Marketing Manager for Yell in the UK, with responsibility for developing sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue and growth. Working closely with product to develop and implement successful go to market plans, with a strong focus on gaining market share through channel activities. Emma joined the Yell team in 1998 so has a wealth of experience not only in marketing but sales too. Emma has been working closely with the management team on new initiatives which will not only take Yell forward but also deliver an enhanced, affordable and market changing set of services to Yell’s customers as Yell completes its digital transformation.
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About Improded: Intellectual Protection Services
Juan Antonio Breña Moral
Cloud Architect Manager of VASS
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About VASS: VASS implements and services customer relationship management and provides technology infrastructure services.
Leandra Cardozo
Account Manager of Fuel PR
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About Fuel PR: Fuel PR is a passionate PR Company, who aim to drive commercial results for all clients of growth and success
Simon Himmens-Warrick
Co-Founder & Product Manager of Historic Futures
Simon co-founded Historic Futures and has been working on the development of technology to enable improved data flow in value-chains for well over a decade. During that time he has travelled to those parts of the world where things actually get made today, to understand the real-life challenges of delivering technology solutions that fit with how people work.
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About Historic Futures: Historic Futures Limited are recognised experts in supply-chain traceability with world leading technologies and consulting expertise.
Andrew Speakmaster
Project Manager – Qatar Petroleum & Office of National Statistics of Transitional Data Services,Inc.
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About Transitional Data Services,Inc.: Transitional Data Services,Inc. provides IT solutions & software to manage data consolidation, network & infrastructure design.
Justin Pringle
Business Development Manager of Wolf Group
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About DroneOps, Wolf Group: Wolf Group provides software solutions and consultancy services to clients.
Marco Baptista
General Manager of Willowbridge Estate Agents
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About Willowbridge Estate Agents: Willowbridge Estate Agents offers lettings, sales, and property management services.
Andrew Sheehy
Executive Product Manager of Promatta
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About Promatta: Promatta offers experience-based professionals on product marketing and project management.
Chris Barker
Business Development Manager of ABGI UK
Chris represents Jumpstart, one of the UK’s leading R&D tax relief specialists. Since their foundation in 2008 they have recovered over £100m in tax relief for their clients through their expertise. Innovation has been at the heart of Chris’s career to date, carrying out roles in business development, operations, education and training. He has specialised in renewable energy funding when it was in its nascence, and as a senior operational manager at a technology-focused JV set up by Sky and its investors to create the set top box functionality that most of us now use on a daily basis. He has also taught Systems Thinking at the Australian RMIT University in Vietnam. Having worked for both rapidly growing start-ups and large multi-nationals, Chris understands the challenges that each can face. He is keen to apply this blend of finance expertise and experience from his work within a number of innovation-focused sectors to help his clients benefit from R&D tax relief. His interests include sustainable development in which he holds a Masters, trying to learn Japanese and remembering it the next day, following Ipswich Town (which can be challenging), and motorcycling in nice weather only!
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About ABGI UK: ABGI UK is one of the world’s leading tax incentive and innovation management advisors
Eleanor Penistone
Ethics Function Assistant Manager of Grant Thornton UK
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About Grant Thornton UK: Grant Thornton UK LLP helps dynamic organisations unlock their potential
Louise Jackson
Operations Manager of Benjamin Ball Associates
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About Benjamin Ball Associates: Benjamin Ball Associates offers financial presentation coaching, training, and advice.
Effie Kli
Freelance Account Manager of Innesco
Effie Kli is a UK-based High Performance and Life Coach who helps business professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs optimise their performance, develop a win-win mindset, excel in leadership and become the ultimate creators of their career and life. She delivers one-to-one and group coaching, as well as corporate workshops and talks. Her background is in corporate communications, having delivered PR and marketing for some of the world’s leading brands. She is the presenter of the weekly show ‘Let’s Get Real’, where she interviews top experts and dives deep into interesting topics about business and life. She is a public speaker and a mentor to young women and girls who want to find their independence and live a fulfilling life. Effie is a mental health advocate, raising awareness of suicide and its prevention, as she is very passionate about it following her mother’s suicide when she was a child. Her mission is to educate individuals and organisations on how empathy, courage and embracing failure are the guaranteed paths to happiness, impact and success. Effie has a Bachelor degree in English Language & Literature and a Master’s degree in Public Relations & Communications.
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About Innesco: Innesco is a specialist marketing consultancy.
Edward Jones
Technology Writer and Inbound Marketing Manager of Firebrand Training
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About Firebrand Training, Firebrand Training: Award winning provider of accelerated IT and Management Training
Patrick Waker
Senior Manager – Sales & Support of Tracware
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About Tracware: Tracware are an innovative developer and global provider of affordable Aviation MRO Software solutions.
Barry Martin
General Manager of Retail Performance Specialists
Barry Martin is the General Manager of Retail Performance Specialists.
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About Retail Performance Specialists: Retail Performance Specialists is a performance consulting firm that helps its clients increase sales, team performance, and profitability.
Helen Clarke
Portfolio Services Manager of Property Solutions UK Ltd
Prior to joining Property Solutions in 2001 Helen acted as Reporting Manager for a tele-marketing centre in BT. Helen has worked with Property Solutions for over 13 years. As Portfolio Services Manager, she oversees the day to day activities of the portfolio administration team and liaises with clients at an operational level. Helen was instrumental in the development and implementation of Property Solutions’ SCIMS system and processes.
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About Property Solutions UK Ltd: Property Solutions UK Ltd is one of the UK’s commercial service charge specialists.
Helen Clarke
Portfolio Services Manager of Property Solutions UK Ltd
Prior to joining Property Solutions in 2001 Helen acted as Reporting Manager for a tele-marketing centre in BT. Helen has worked with Property Solutions for over 13 years. As Portfolio Services Manager, she oversees the day to day activities of the portfolio administration team and liaises with clients at an operational level. Helen was instrumental in the development and implementation of Property Solutions’ SCIMS system and processes.
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About Property Solutions UK Ltd: Property Solutions UK Ltd is one of the UK’s commercial service charge specialists.
