Top Influencers: 101 UK Operations Director's To Follow in 2022

Group Operations Director play a crucial role in any startup. It takes an extraordinary person to fulfil the Group Operations Director role. We have selected these Group Operations Director’s for this list as they are inspiring for a variety of reasons – whether that’s pushing boundaries, creating groundbreaking products, or doing their bit to save the world.

Our analysts did their best to select be best, and most innovative Group Operations Director’s. The list is in no particular order!

Hugo Holland-Bosworth

Group Operations Director @ Alternative Networks

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Hugo has been involved with Alternative since 1995, joining the company permanently in 2000 as a Systems Sales Executive and going on to become a Sales Manager and then Business Systems Director. In 2007 Hugo was involved in the establishment of AN Technical Services (ANTS) and in 2008 following the acquisition and subsequent merging of Echo Communications and ANTS, Hugo was promoted to Operations Director. His remit was extended in 2010 to include Client Services and Networks Project Management and then in 2012 Hugo assumed responsibility for the enlarged Group Operations as part of the Executive Board. Learn more about Hugo Holland-Bosworth on Crunchbase…

Alternative is a leading provider of IT solutions to UK businesses from device to datacentre. Read more about Alternative Networks on Crunchbase…

Olivier Rousseau

Operations Director & Head of Operations @ Citymapper

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Citymapper is a transport app for cities. Read more about Citymapper on Crunchbase…

Sheeraz Ahmed

Operations Director @ ONLICAR

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They use Formula1 techniques to deliver scalable solutions that create actionable value for our customers. Read more about ONLICAR on Crunchbase…

Mike Warren

Operations Director @ Nextbase

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Nextbase design and manufacture dash cameras. Read more about Nextbase on Crunchbase…

Steve Owen

Operations Director @ Panther Logistics

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Steve joined Panther in January 2015. He has over 25 years’ experience in the logistics sector, working at Parcelforce and TNT before joining CityLink in 2004 and working his way up to UK Network Manager in 2012. Steve has demonstrated a keen eye for process improvement and has a history of delivering significant cost savings and operational performance improvements when in post. Learn more about Steve Owen on Crunchbase…

Panther Logistics specialises in two-man and one-man assisted delivery services for major brands and retailers. Read more about Panther Logistics on Crunchbase…

Ian Hepworth

Co-Founder, Technology and Operations Director @ Segura Systems

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Segura’s cloud-based software allows businesses to understand, map, monitor and control their supply chains. Read more about Segura Systems on Crunchbase…

Chris Pieroni

Operations Director @ Workspace Group

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Dr. Christopher Pieroni joined Workspace Group as Operations Director in 2007. He was previously in the real estate corporate finance team at KPMG. He began his career teaching economics at Cambridge University. Chris was a Non-Executive Director of Workspace Group between 2000-2006. Chris is responsible for business development, corporate and customer technology and the marketing of a portfolio of 65 business centres in London comprising circa. 3.9 million sq. ft. Workspace is home to thousands of businesses including some of London’s fastest growing brands, as well as more established companies, across a wide range of sectors. Learn more about Chris Pieroni on Crunchbase…

Workspace are dedicated to giving our customers the perfect working environments to help them grow their business. Read more about Workspace Group on Crunchbase…

Zac Williams

Founder and Operations Director @ GradTouch

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A fast growing graduate careers platform helping 18-24 year olds transition from university life into a young professional. Read more about GradTouch on Crunchbase…

Paul Daniels

Operations Director @ INOVYN

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Paul is a chartered chemical engineer, with 29 years‘ experience in the chemical industry, the last 20 years having been in various senior management positions with the chlor-alkali, vinyls and derivatives businesses of ICI and INEOS, which are now part of INOVYN. Paul has spent the vast majority of his career in operations, including the management of INEOS’s Runcorn Site from 2007 to 2011. He subsequently led the integration of the ex Tessenderlo Chemie assets into INEOS and was the INEOS operations lead in the formation of INOVYN. Paul was appointed Operations Director for INOVYN in July 2016, prior to which he led the Manufacturing Excellence organisation, with responsibility for day-to-day performance management through to major project implementation. Paul has a degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. Learn more about Paul Daniels on Crunchbase…

INOVYN is a vinyls producer that ranks among the top three worldwide. Read more about INOVYN on Crunchbase…

Jerome Fonteneau

Portfolio and Operations Director @ Claret Capital Partners

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Jerome is Portfolio and Operations Director at Harbert European Growth Capital Fund (HEGCF) where he is responsible for the fund’s portfolio activities and supporting French market coverage. He has over 20 years’ experience in corporate finance, private equity and fund operations. Before joining HEGCF, Jerome worked for ETV Capital, one of Europe’s leading technology venture debt funders where he advised on investee company work-outs and debt servicing. He previously worked for two private equity funds firstly as an associate director responsible for investments in the med tech sector and latterly as CFO for a new debt fund helping to raise €100m from institutional investors. Prior to joining the two private equity funds, Jerome was also the principal on a MBO and a start-up which were successfully exited and finance director for Diageo PLC’s French JV’s with LVMH. Jerome has a BSc degree from the University of Manchester and is an ACA having qualified with PwC. Learn more about Jerome Fonteneau on Crunchbase…

Nadia Hutchinson

Global HR Operations Director @ Kantar

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Nadia Hutchinson is an international human resources leader with wide experience in transformation, change management, shared services and M&A. She joined Kantar at the end of 2018 leading HR Operations globally specifically to embed SaaS technologies, transform payroll and professionalize the HR service delivery model across the group. Her experience at British American Tobacco plc. as part of their global HR transformation team saw her leap into the changing world of digital technologies and data management. Prior to this Nadia led the HR Shared Service function for Standard Chartered Bank across Europe with a focus on risk and compliance that has continued in her career. Nadia is English, holds degrees in History, Spanish and Business Administration whilst also speaking Spanish. Her experience has spanned the data consultancy, media, financial services, management consultancy and magic circle legal organizations management. Otherwise, Nadia is passionate about travel and her young family. In addition, she has been a school governor and is a co-founder of a not-for-profit brokering targeted volunteering to support youth engagement and improve social mobility. Learn more about Nadia Hutchinson on Crunchbase…

Kantar is the data investment management division of WPP, is a global insight, information, and consultancy network. Read more about Kantar on Crunchbase…

Hayley Etherington

Business Operations Director @ Worth Capital

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Annabel Mekelenkamp

Operations Director @ Superscript

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Annabel Mekelenkamp is Operations Director at Superscript. Learn more about Annabel Mekelenkamp on Crunchbase…

Superscript provides business insurance designed specifically to meet the fast-changing needs of small businesses. Read more about Superscript on Crunchbase…

Rachael Coull

IT Security & Operations Director @ Subsea 7

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Subsea 7 is a global leader in seabed-to-surface engineering and construction services. Read more about Subsea 7 on Crunchbase…

Ania Wadsworth

Operations Director @ World Photography Organization

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The World Photography Organisation is a global platform for photography initiatives. W Read more about World Photography Organization on Crunchbase…

Ian John Gauntlett

Group operations director @ Indigo Telecom Group

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Ian has been in the telecoms industry for over 15 years. During that time Ian was part of the senior management team which formed Gridcom in 2001, leading to the acquisition of Crown Castle and subsequent £2.5B sale of National Grid Wireless to Macquarie Group. Accomplished in operations, project and customer delivery management in telecoms, broadcast & utility sectors. Learn more about Ian John Gauntlett on Crunchbase…

Indigo Telecom Group is a leading independent global telecom services delivery partner . Read more about Indigo Telecom Group on Crunchbase…

Kim Goetzke

Operations Director @ Growth Street

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Growth Street is fast, flexible overdrafts for growing businesses. Read more about Growth Street on Crunchbase…

James Fowkes

Operations Director @ Wireless Infrastructure Group

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James has spent over 15 years at WIG and has extensive experience in the development and management of wireless infrastructure. At WIG, James is responsible for ensuring all of our assets can support same day access and are safe and capable of supporting fast upgrades and deployment for customers. Learn more about James Fowkes on Crunchbase…

Wireless Infrastructure Group is an independent infrastructure company. Read more about Wireless Infrastructure Group on Crunchbase…

Francis Jennings

Co-Founder and Operations Director @ FourNet

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Francis Jennings is the Co-Founder and Operations Director of FourNet. Learn more about Francis Jennings on Crunchbase…

FourNet is a cloud and managed communications service company providing cloud, collaboration, and contact center solutions. Read more about FourNet on Crunchbase…

Ian Thompson

Operations Director @ Blue Studio Trading

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Blue Studio Trading is a supplier of mannequins, bust forms, and visual merchandising displays for fashion designers and retailers. Read more about Blue Studio Trading on Crunchbase…

Charlie McGonagle

Operations Director @ Cardinal Maritime

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Charlie McGonagle is the operations director at Cardinal Maritime. Learn more about Charlie McGonagle on Crunchbase…

Cardinal Maritime offers import and export services (LCL & FCL) to the Far East, Middle East, Mediterranean, Africa and Americas. Read more about Cardinal Maritime on Crunchbase…

Simon Frost

Group Operations Director @ Zonal Retail Data Systems

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Zone Retail Data Systems provides technology solutions to the bar, restaurant, retail, hotel, and leisure industry. Read more about Zonal Retail Data Systems on Crunchbase…

Jeremy Steer

Operations Director @ Peoplevox

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Peoplevox offers easy to use warehouse management systems for e-commerce companies. Read more about Peoplevox on Crunchbase…

Lee Buchanan

Co-founder & Operations Director @ Miappi

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Lee Buchanan joined Miappi as Co-founder and Operations Director in 2012. Learn more about Lee Buchanan on Crunchbase…

Miappi helps brands to discover authentic consumer stories, manage the digital rights and to distribute to marketing channels and ecommerce. Read more about Miappi on Crunchbase…

Amanda Brearley

Operations Director @ Space Ape

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Amanda Brearley serves as an operations director at Space Ape Games. Learn more about Amanda Brearley on Crunchbase…

Space Ape is a mobile gaming company dedicated to creating the highest quality games for players. Read more about Space Ape on Crunchbase…

Jessie Mlinaric

People & Operations Director @ ON (madebyon.com)

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Andrew Skelton

Operations Director @ Centiel

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Giles Kendall

Operations Director @ Punch Taverns

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Giles was appointed to the role of Operations Director for the national Punch core business in March 2016. He joined Punch as a Regional Operations Director in 2004, following the acquisition of Pubmaster, then progressing to the role of Operations Director, looking after 1,500 core estate pubs in the South, responsible for delivering sustainable sales and profit growth. He has been fully involved in the ongoing change program, putting our pub Partners at the center of everything we do. This has been helped by his previous experience of running his own small company and understanding first hand the challenges this involves. Giles started his career with Allied Domecq as a graduate and worked in a range of field and office-based roles during his 19 years with the group. He held a number of senior positions including Marketing Director for Ansells in the Midlands and his final role as National Managing Director for 700 unbranded managed houses for Allied Domecq Leisure. He left to set up and run his own “grab & go” stores in London, based on the Pret a Manger offer but with a healthier twist. He sold up in 2001 and returned to the pub sector with Pubmaster. Learn more about Giles Kendall on Crunchbase…

Punch Taverns is one of the UK’s largest leased pub companies, with a portfolio of more than 3,300 pubs nationwide. Read more about Punch Taverns on Crunchbase…

Simon Wilkinson

Operations Director @ Tradle

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Paul Rodgers

Group HR Director & Business Operations Director @ Micro Focus

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Paul Rodgers became the Group HR Director for Micro Focus International in April 2008. Prior to joining, Paul was the Managing Director of a successful Executive HR consultancy business for 4 years, with clients such as Dell, Unilever, Yahoo, and Sainsbury’s. Paul has further large corporate experience having previously been the Group HR Director for Cable & Wireless and spending 17 years in IBM covering various senior roles such as HR Director for UK & Ireland; Sales Operations Director for the European PC Division and Project Management Executive within the Global Services Division. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Ulster and a Masters of Business Administration. Learn more about Paul Rodgers on Crunchbase…

Micro Focus is a software company with 40 years of experience in delivering and supporting enterprise software solutions. Read more about Micro Focus on Crunchbase…

Barry Sage

Global Service Operations Director @ CUBE

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CUBE is a global RegTech provider empowering regulated financial institutions to meet compliance challenges head on. Read more about CUBE on Crunchbase…

Glen Kermode

Operations Director @ Advantage Property Lawyers

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Glen qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2007 and joined APL’s Management Board in 2012. Glen deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing and manages 3 of our teams. Glen also has responsibility for our IT strategy and works closely with our IT manager to ensure the firm is adopting best practice in technology. Learn more about Glen Kermode on Crunchbase…

Advantage Property Lawyers is an independent business led by conveyancing specialists with vast experience in the marketplace. Read more about Advantage Property Lawyers on Crunchbase…

Manish Patel

Operations Director @ BRC Global Standards

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BRC Global Standards is a provider of safety and quality standards programmes for food manufacture. Read more about BRC Global Standards on Crunchbase…

Tony Mailling

Operations Director @ Bandvulc

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I joined the Bandvulc Group in Jan 2004 as Production Manager focused mainly on the remould tyre production facility. Current role is that of Group Operations Director, which involves all areas of the business at the Ivybridge, Wigan and Lutterworth sites. GOD for short. Learn more about Tony Mailling on Crunchbase…

Bandvulc key retailers, supermarkets and logistics companies. Read more about Bandvulc on Crunchbase…

Mark Ive

Operations Director @ Netcall

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Mark Ive is Operations Director at Netcall Plc. Learn more about Mark Ive on Crunchbase…

Netcall delivers solutions and services that drive sustainability in the IT sector that helps in improving customer experience through CX. Read more about Netcall on Crunchbase…

Rob Lewis

Head of Legal Practice & Operations Director @ Advantage Property Lawyers

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Rob is a highly experienced lawyer, having qualified as a Solicitor in 2002 and additionally qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2009. He primarily handles complex and high net worth cases as well as overseeing 3 of our conveyancing teams. Rob also oversees our Post Completion Team and is responsible with Glen for our recruitment activities. Rob is another of the firm’s founding members. Learn more about Rob Lewis on Crunchbase…

Advantage Property Lawyers is an independent business led by conveyancing specialists with vast experience in the marketplace. Read more about Advantage Property Lawyers on Crunchbase…

Tony Dougan

Operations Director @ Aspire Technology Solutions

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Tony has been working in the IT industry for nearly a decade. During his time at Aspire, Tony has progressed though the technical team and is now focused on company organisation and growth. Daily responsibilities are concentrated on overseeing the technical support teams and development of internal systems. He also focuses on making sure all departments are working together as efficiently as possible throughout Aspire Technology Solutions constant expansion. Learn more about Tony Dougan on Crunchbase…

Aspire is an award-winning managed services company specialising in hosted services, data centre solutions, communications and IT support. Read more about Aspire Technology Solutions on Crunchbase…

Paul Leary

Operations Director @ Vision Security Group

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Paul Leary is an operation director at Vision Security Group. He is responsible for operational delivery across the UK. Focused on delivering a reliable and forward-thinking service, Paul designs optimum security models that bring together the best use of technology, people and intelligence. Learn more about Paul Leary on Crunchbase…

Vision Security Group is one of the UK’s leading security solutions providers with a heritage in manned guarding. Read more about Vision Security Group on Crunchbase…

Andy Walker

Marketing & Operations Director & Founding Member @ Yumpingo

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Andy Walker is a Marketing Director at Yumpingo. Learn more about Andy Walker on Crunchbase…

Yumpingo is an internet company that specializes in customer engagement and analytics platforms designed for the Hospitality Industry. Read more about Yumpingo on Crunchbase…

Dan Morgan

IT Director and Technology Operations Director @ Nuffield Health

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Nuffield Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare provider in the United Kingdom. Read more about Nuffield Health on Crunchbase…

Mark Petrie

Founder, Operations Director @ Kumulos

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Kumulos is the intelligent personalized mobile messaging platform helping brands better engage and communicate with customers Read more about Kumulos on Crunchbase…

Nicola Cole

Operations Director @ UP Accelerator

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Nicola Cole shows a relentless eye for detail and has installed systems, policies and procedures within UP, New Media Partners and for some of their leading clients. Nicola undertook an MBA for Entrepreneurial Managers on her way to becoming the Operations Director for the business. She has managed the delivery of many of our high growth company schemes and manages to communicate clearly and concisely with our international client base. She provides clarity and objectivity in her dealings with partners, investors and entrepreneurs. Nicola is a real completer/finisher and is the glue that holds the UP team together! Learn more about Nicola Cole on Crunchbase…

Edwin Bleakley

Operations Director, Sangers @ United Drug plc

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Edwin was educated at Methodist College in Belfast. He was employed by the Northern Bank, Munster Simms and then AAH Pharmaceuticals as General Manager for 14 years before joining Sangers in 2000. Edwin has a keen interest in music and has been a church organist for many years, now playing in the church on the oldest Christian site in Ireland where St. Patrick started his mission, at Saul near Downpatrick. He has rescued and restored a 1954 Triumph TR2 sports car which he still enjoys driving. Edwin has a large garden which requires significant time commitment. Edwin has three grown up children, two living in Northern Ireland and one in Australia, and five grand-children. Learn more about Edwin Bleakley on Crunchbase…

Jenny Storey

Operations Director @ Blue Duck Education

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Jenny Storey is an operations director at Blue Duck Education (Mangahigh). Learn more about Jenny Storey on Crunchbase…

Blue Duck Education is the holding company behind Mangahigh.com which develops and publishes maths games for 11 to16 year-old students. Read more about Blue Duck Education on Crunchbase…

Rob West

Delivery and Operations Director @ CUBE

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Rob has led several business streams within The Content Group. Over many years, he has built deep experience in working with highly complex global customers, managing delivery and operations. Rob is focused on leading his experienced team of regulatory experts and technical specialists to meet ever-changing customer challenges. Building upon his knowledge of technology and operations, Rob’s teams support customers, enabling them to deliver on their regulatory transformation goals. Learn more about Rob West on Crunchbase…

CUBE is a global RegTech provider empowering regulated financial institutions to meet compliance challenges head on. Read more about CUBE on Crunchbase…

Talal Cheaib

Partner / Operations Director @ Slidr

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SLIDR is a dynamic pricing technology allowing customers to buy products/services at prices always lower than retail Read more about Slidr on Crunchbase…

Graham Tavender

Delivery and Operations Director @ Bell Integration

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Graham joined Bell Microsystems in May 2014 and has been focussed on ensuring the quality of delivery to our customers across Bell’s professional services delivery portfolio. He is continuing to evolve our services and capabilities to align to our customer needs, as well as provide an environment for our employees to develop their skills aligned to a defined career pathway. Learn more about Graham Tavender on Crunchbase…

Bell Integration have been in the business of helping companies establish, maintain and grow their IT services since 1996. Read more about Bell Integration on Crunchbase…

Dave Oakey

Group Operations Director @ Mobius Networks

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Dave Oakey Has worked with the CEO for over 25 years. Responsible for all of the back end systems and automation that have contributed to the group’s reputation as the best operationally in all of the sectors in which it operates. Learn more about Dave Oakey on Crunchbase…

Mobius is the UKs first integrated data airtime provider. Read more about Mobius Networks on Crunchbase…

Andy Hunt

Strategy and Operations Director @ We Influence

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We Influence is a digital marketing agency specializing in search marketing and conversion rate optimization. Read more about We Influence on Crunchbase…

Andy Hopkins

Operations Director @ add3

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As the Operations Director it is Andy’s role to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time. Crucial given the range and variety of projects being undertaken at any one time and a role that as the co-founder of add3 Andy takes great pride and diligence over. Andy has over 14 years of experience working as a technical consultant in the IT industry with a specific focus on application and desktop delivery. In that time Andy has worked with and been influenced by some of the brightest minds in the technology indsutry. This has helped considerably in achieving one of his greatest accomplishments to date of bringing together the unique and talented group of people that form add3 and making it the success it is today. Foward thinking with a clear vision of the future, Andy is intregal to ensuring a smooth delivery of service resulting in many happy customers. Learn more about Andy Hopkins on Crunchbase…

Andy Hopkins

Operations Director @ add3

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Nicola Ventrella

Operations Director @ The Right Mortgage

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The Right Mortgage is a completely independent Network for mortgage and protection brokers. Read more about The Right Mortgage on Crunchbase…

Nicola Ventrella

Operations Director @ The Right Mortgage

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The Right Mortgage is a completely independent Network for mortgage and protection brokers. Read more about The Right Mortgage on Crunchbase…

Steve Boughton

Global Operations Director @ NCC Group

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NCC Group exists to make the world safer and more secure. Read more about NCC Group on Crunchbase…

Steve Boughton

Global Operations Director @ NCC Group

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NCC Group exists to make the world safer and more secure. Read more about NCC Group on Crunchbase…

Howard Sellers

Supply Chain Operations Director @ Agility

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Howard is Commercial Director for Agility Chemicals with responsibility for the development and implementation of collaborative customer solutions as an integrated logistics service provider. He has over 18 years of logistics experience that started with the international chemicals manufacturer ICI, before transitioning to Agility. At Agility his functional experience and senior management positions have spanned Procurement, Operations, Account Management and all modes attached to Land and Ocean freight. Learn more about Howard Sellers on Crunchbase…

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Alistair Williams

Operations Director @ Macsween

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Macsween is a family company that offers different kinds of food to customers. Read more about Macsween on Crunchbase…

Alex Higman

Operations Director and Co-Founder @ Bluecrest Health Screening

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Alex Higman is the operations director and co-founder of Bluecrest Health Screening. Learn more about Alex Higman on Crunchbase…

Bluecrest Health Screening is a privately run health screening company founded in the UK in 2012. Read more about Bluecrest Health Screening on Crunchbase…

Ross Liddell

Operations Director @ Dezrez

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Dezrez is a major supplier of online EstateAgency ,Sales and Lettings Software. Read more about Dezrez on Crunchbase…

Greg Young

Operations Director @ Team Satchel

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Greg is the Operations director at Show My Homework, the UK’s leading SaaS tool for Schools. Greg has previous experience in various roles including venture capital, business analytics, product operations, product marketing, social community management and financial operations at leading Internet brands Yahoo!, Microsoft and UK based Seed VC Passion Capital. Learn more about Greg Young on Crunchbase…

Team Satchel develops a range of school software focusing on homework, behavior, classroom management, and teaching resources. Read more about Team Satchel on Crunchbase…

Amanda Fish

Human Resources & Training Manager & Operations Director @ Advantage Property Lawyers

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Amanda is a highly experienced fee earner and qualified trainer and has worked in legal firms for over 14 years. She is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute for Professional Development. Amanda primarily handles complex cases as well as overseeing one of our conveyancing teams Amanda also oversees the training carried out with the firm and is responsible with Rob and Glen for our recruitment activities. Learn more about Amanda Fish on Crunchbase…

Advantage Property Lawyers is an independent business led by conveyancing specialists with vast experience in the marketplace. Read more about Advantage Property Lawyers on Crunchbase…

Graeme Clark

Operations Director @ Infinitesima Ltd

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Infinitesima Ltd is a company that uses Rapid Probe Microscopy to provide nano-scale images with information in less than a second. Read more about Infinitesima Ltd on Crunchbase…

Emma Uwins

Operations Director @ Smarter Shows

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With over a decade of publishing, exhibition and media experience in Europe and the US, Emma prefers a hands-on approach to producing expos, using her extensive knowledge to launch, coordinate, and manage the entire Smarter Shows portfolio of international events. Emma’s excellent skill in relationship building with venues, contractors and suppliers, combined with her ability to negotiate the best deals for both Smarter Shows and its exhibitors, ensures the smooth running of every event from start to finish. Highly efficient in her role, Emma always delivers. Learn more about Emma Uwins on Crunchbase…

Specialists in next generation exhibitions and conferences. Read more about Smarter Shows on Crunchbase…

Paul Docherty

Operations Director @ Invinity Energy Systems Plc

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Paul Docherty is an operations director at RedT. Prior to joining RedT, Paul served as a business manager at Jabil Circuit Inc. Learn more about Paul Docherty on Crunchbase…

Mat Heritage

Operations Director @ OSMO Data Technology

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Mat is an invoice finance, credit insurance and credit management expert with 8 years experience as a Risk and Operations Director of a specialist credit risk underwriting company. He has responsibility for client development and retention. Learn more about Mat Heritage on Crunchbase…

OSMO Data Technology is a provider of automated data extraction services. Read more about OSMO Data Technology on Crunchbase…

Matt Stafford

Operations Director (VP Operations) @ Commerce Decisions

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Matt Stafford joined Commerce Decisions in February 2014, having worked within QinetiQ since 2000. Matt has worked in management, consultancy and research environments, and is an experienced Operations, Business and People Leader. Most recently Matt led QinetiQ’s Acquisition Services business, serving a broad range of MOD and commercial clients. As a strong generalist, with a rigorous and diverse background, Matt takes pride in providing timely, pragmatic advice and strategic guidance. He delivers a highly personalised and bespoke service to those depending upon high quality management, reporting and operational leadership. Matt seeks to create positive and rewarding environments, backed by a passion for organic talent development, in which people flourish to maximise business success. Learn more about Matt Stafford on Crunchbase…

Commerce Decisions delivers proven software, best practice knowledge and expert services to assist in high risk sourcing projects. Read more about Commerce Decisions on Crunchbase…

Peter Kelly

Operations Director @ H&t Group

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Peter Kelly is the operations director at H&T Group plc. Learn more about Peter Kelly on Crunchbase…

H&t Group provides a range of simple and accessible financial products tailored for a customer base. Read more about H&t Group on Crunchbase…

Andrew Doris

Operations Director @ CMS Window Systems

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Andrew Doris is an operations director at CMS Window Systems. Learn more about Andrew Doris on Crunchbase…

CMS Window Systems is the provider of 360-degree building envelope solutions to the commercial construction and social housing sectors. Read more about CMS Window Systems on Crunchbase…

Brian Cuttler

Operations Director @ Compact Media Group

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Compact Media Group is a full-service intellectual property rights management company distributing royalties for TV, film and music. Read more about Compact Media Group on Crunchbase…

Mark Anderson

Operations Director @ HCS Control Systems

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Mark Anderson is the operations director at HCS Control Systems. Learn more about Mark Anderson on Crunchbase…

HCS Control Systems designs, manufactures, assembles and tests direct hydraulic production systems for the oil and gas industry. Read more about HCS Control Systems on Crunchbase…

Sarah Nurse

Operations Director @ Orthox Ltd.

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Sarah Nurse is an experienced Operations and Finance Director with the skills to create and manage a corporate services function. She has over 20 years experience incorporating start ups and growing SME companies; ensuring full financial and management accounting control, and managing human resource, information technology and quality assurance functions in both the public and private sectors. Learn more about Sarah Nurse on Crunchbase…

Orthox develops tissue regenerative implants that address large injuries to cartilage tissues in which early osteoarthritis may be present. Read more about Orthox Ltd. on Crunchbase…

Davin Poonwassie

Co-Founder and Operations Director @ Simple Crowdfunding

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Davin was first introduced to crowdfunding in early 2013 and he spotted the opportunity that crowdfunding brings. At the end of 2013, Simple Backing, their first property crowdfunding platform focused on Peer to Peer Lending was born. After speaking to their customers, Davin soon realised that there was also a need to provide an Equity option, thus Simple Equity was formed. With a background in data, databases and information technology, Davin is well suited to this marketplace. Outside of crowdfunding, Davin is a business and property coach, helping others achieve their goals and aspirations. Davin is also a keen property investor, investing in parts of the UK and France. Learn more about Davin Poonwassie on Crunchbase…

Simple Crowdfunding is a regulated peer to peer lending and crowdfunding platform, offering property finance. Read more about Simple Crowdfunding on Crunchbase…

Ian Roper

Operations Director @ Futuresource Consulting

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Futuresource Consulting delivers specialist research and consulting services, providing knowledge, experience, and accuracy. Read more about Futuresource Consulting on Crunchbase…

Ria Blagburn

Operations Director @ Vanti

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Vanti is a creative technology contractor & Master Systems Integrator that design & engineer solutions, transforming buildings into spaces. Read more about Vanti on Crunchbase…

Simon Goble

Co-Founder & Operations Director @ BankBI

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BankBI is a Business Intelligence and Analytics for financial institutions. Read more about BankBI on Crunchbase…

Lucy Fleming

Operations Director @ Safer Food Scores

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Safer Food Scores provides food hygiene and health and safety advice, audits, training, and e-learning. Read more about Safer Food Scores on Crunchbase…

Karen Ovenden

Operations Director @ Hireserve

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Karen is responsible for the day to day business operations of Hireserve and making sure we have a happy, well supported and valued team. Contributing in just about every business function (with the exception of coding) Karen knows the business inside and out, from product to people. Away from the office you may find Karen still checking her emails… But when she does manage to switch off it will be when taking the Director of Morale (Mabel) for walks, going to see the latest blockbusters or surrounding herself with her family for a cooked meal. Learn more about Karen Ovenden on Crunchbase…

Hireserve a thriving UK recruitment technology company. Read more about Hireserve on Crunchbase…

Darren Knowles

Operations Director @ Rio IT

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With over 20 years’ experience in software development, Darren joined Rio in 2007 before becoming a Director in 2015. Darren has designed operating models and software solutions for businesses across a wide range of industries. Learn more about Darren Knowles on Crunchbase…

Rio IT they aim to protect your business, increase productivity, and reduce costs. Read more about Rio IT on Crunchbase…

Bartosz Rosol

Operations Director @ Hummus Bros

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Hummus Bros is about feeding you homemade hummus with mouth watering toppings. Read more about Hummus Bros on Crunchbase…

Ed Storey

Creative Operations Director @ Wrapped Agency

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A born and bred Yorkshire man, I’m married with two boys and have a Labrador called Molly. Since finishing my HND in Graphic Design in 1997, I’ve had 18 years in agency-side graphic design roles, the last 8 of which have been at Space Creative. I oversee the whole process of taking an initial brief; pricing; providing creative direction and support to the team; and managing our suppliers. We’re lucky to have a great range of clients who keep our work interesting and varied and I particularly love it when we all get to work on a big project together and seeing the journey that it takes. Learn more about Ed Storey on Crunchbase…

Wrapped Agency specialises in growing businesses. Read more about Wrapped Agency on Crunchbase…

Will Stead

Operations Director @ Virtue Technologies

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Virtue Technologies is a leading provider of IT solutions to Primary and Secondary schools. Read more about Virtue Technologies on Crunchbase…

Paul Holden

Operations Director @ BrightTALK

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Paul joined BrightTALK in 2005, establishing their live broadcast team and production formats. Using this experience and a desire to automate where possible he has influenced the evolution of the BrightTALK SaaS platform. He now provides leadership of their Technical Operations and Information Security teams. Prior to BrightTALK, Paul project managed complex large display, camera and IT systems at global product launches, conferences and concerts. Learn more about Paul Holden on Crunchbase…

Tom Bateson

Co-Founder & Operations Director @ mTag

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Empowering professional creatives to earn from their visual media by serving advertising within or around it wherever it’s published. Read more about mTag on Crunchbase…

Scott Worger

Retail Operations Director @ Jessops

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Scott Worger is Retail Operations Director @ Jessops. Learn more about Scott Worger on Crunchbase…

Jessops offers compact cameras, mirrorless cameras, SLR cameras, lenses, camcorders, optics, memory cards, and camera accessories. Read more about Jessops on Crunchbase…

Stuart Houghton

Business Operations Director and Co-Founder @ Planixs

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Stuart was the original founder of NWCL in March 2006, the predecessor to Planixs, which delivered finance management and control services to FTSE 100 companies. Previously Stuart was a senior manager at Accenture, the global management consultancy company working in a number of sectors including financial services, government and retail. Stuart spent 10 years at Accenture and latterly focused on the setup and optimisation of the Programme and Resource Management Offices for large scale transformation engagements. Educated at University of Warwick, Stuart studied Computer Science and Business Studies. He is also a keen snowboarder and photographer with a number of his photographs displayed in companies around the UK. Learn more about Stuart Houghton on Crunchbase…

Planixs is a Graphite Platform Company. Read more about Planixs on Crunchbase…

Carl Muir

Operations Director @ Clipper Logistics

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Carl Muir serves as a Operations Director at Clipper Logistics. Learn more about Carl Muir on Crunchbase…

Clipper Logistics is providing value-added logistics solutions. Read more about Clipper Logistics on Crunchbase…

Andrew Munden

Live Operations Director @ Space Ape

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Andrew Munden serves as a live operations director at Space Ape Games. Learn more about Andrew Munden on Crunchbase…

Space Ape is a mobile gaming company dedicated to creating the highest quality games for players. Read more about Space Ape on Crunchbase…

Ray Palmer

Retail Operations Director @ Borro Private Finance

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Director at Suros Capital. Learn more about Ray Palmer on Crunchbase…

Graeme Logie

Operations Director @ DataVita

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Graeme Logie is the Operations Director at DataVita Limited and has been working within the Critical Facilities industry for over 20 years. Graeme earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Power Engineering whilst studying at Glasgow Caledonian University and is also an active member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. For his entire career Graeme has worked in various roles designing, installing, maintaining and managing critical infrastructure. In recent years Graeme’s career has been focused on managing and building Data Centres for Oracle and DataVita. Graeme is now focused on growing the DataVita business at the Fortis Data Centre. Learn more about Graeme Logie on Crunchbase…

DataVita Scotland’s largest, energy efficient datacentre, delivering high quality co-locaton and innovative, agile cloud services. Read more about DataVita on Crunchbase…

Paul Pashley

Operations Director & Compliance Officer @ Invest & Fund

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Paul is a highly-experienced financial services executive with experience across senior operations, risk and compliance roles. He has held Executive and Director level roles for Barclays, Woolwich and Nationwide and is an FSA approved person. Learn more about Paul Pashley on Crunchbase…

Invest & Fund is a credit-led alternative finance marketplace helping individuals, high net worth lenders, private banks and institutions. Read more about Invest & Fund on Crunchbase…

Tim Luxford

Special Operations Director @ TriCIS Ltd

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TriCIS is a UK sovereign company delivering secure systems integration, incorporating UK CFCTS TEMPEST standards across defence engineering. Read more about TriCIS Ltd on Crunchbase…

Lyndsay Morgan

Operations Director @ Climb Online

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As Head of Operations, Lyndsay Morgan is responsible for overseeing the organisational structure of Climb Online, driving operational excellence and leading the strategy for business growth. It’s his job to foresee any problems before they arise and be ready with an arsenal of solutions. He have had 14 years’ experience in Sales and Marketing spanning across retail and travel. His skillset is managing high-profile projects, motivating people, building a culture and focussing on what’s right for growing the business. Learn more about Lyndsay Morgan on Crunchbase…

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