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The Top 50 2024 Event

We hosted 250 guests at The Top 50 celebratory event at BAFTA in London on 9 October, to celebrate The UK’s Most Ambitious Business Leaders of 2024 – the night was full of networking, making connections and celebration.

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The LDC Top 50 2024

Read the success stories of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders of 2024.

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The 2024 individual award winners all have a track record of making a positive impact and driving growth while setting new standards for responsible business practices.

Russ Mably

CEO, Medtrade

Russ was recognised for his work at Medtrade, Crewe-based medical devices company and maker of life-saving medical packs used in 65 countries to stop bleeding from gunshots and knife wounds.

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Meet the entrepreneurs driving our economy and generating jobs through growing businesses.

James Post

Founder, Ashbury Global

The Ones to Watch 2024 are entrepreneurs on course for great things, shaking up markets such as healthcare and finance to change the way business is done.

Glenn Powell

CEO, FormusPro

Glenn Powell of software development company going from strength to strength - Formus Pro is helping customers of all kinds to digitally transform the way they work.

Assad Ahmed

Founder & CEO, Phase 3

Ambition: “To set the benchmark in HR, Payroll & Finance Digital Transformation and exemplify excellence in professional and managed services.”

Elliot Avison

CEO, Dancerace

Proudest achievement: “Building the happy, creative team that has transformed Dancerace’s technology, products and reputation after 30 years in business.”

Daniel Barnes & Lina Tejoprayitno

Founder / Co-Founder, Pop Specs

Proudest achievement: “Being able to scale the business from just the two of us to having more than 100 employees.”

Polly Barnfield OBE

CEO, Maybe*

Ambition: “At Maybe*, we embrace AI to unite people and transform work. Blending innovation with human creativity, we’re redefining productivity and shaping a new future.”

Oliver Bruce

CEO, PinPointMedia

Ambition: “I've always wanted to show, to myself and others, that neurodiversity, while challenging, can lead to great opportunities. Often, we see outcomes that many may miss. Go get it!”

Nate Burke

CEO, Diginius

Mission: “Diginius’ mission is to put control back into the hands of the business or agency, drive transparent business growth and allocate online marketing investment.”

Adam Casey

Director, tmc3

Mission: “To enable organisations to operate securely in an insecure world. We provide value and expertise to critical UK public sector projects and services.”

Sophie Copley

Co-Founder, Little Journey

Ambition: “To revolutionise the way the world delivers paediatric care. We empower every child and their family with personalised, compassionate, and effective support to allow them to have the best care experiences, reduce their anxiety and improve health outcomes.”

Laura Davidson & Craig Davidson

CEO/COO , Tag Digital

Ambition: “We are driven to support event organisers reach their goals through paid media whilst building the happiest, healthiest and smartest team in the world.”

Ian Flanagan

CEO, VOLY Group

Ambition: “We continue to drive innovation through technology solutions into multi verticals from yachting, family office to entertainment, with the final aim to deliver full ERP solutions for industries not yet fully using technology to streamline processes.”

Ben Foster

CEO, The SEO Works

Mission: “Our mission is to help our clients get more customers online. As a market leader in digital growth services, we partner with ambitious brands to achieve long term commercial return.”

Aaron Fox

CEO, TelXL

Ambition: “To build a global technology company that enables communication between all businesses and their customers to feel exceptional.”

Laura Haldane

Co-Founder, SciLeads

Proudest moment: “That we’ve maintained incredible growth in a fully-remote environment – providing a strong work-life balance and fostering our unique 50-50 gender split for a STEM company.”

Joe Harford

CEO, Airship Interactive

Ambition: “I want to push boundaries in visual development, delivering excellence through collaboration and innovation, while always staying true to our clients and our craft.”

Ben Harwood

CEO, Naismiths

Ambition: “My ambition is to revolutionise the construction industry by leveraging technology, enhancing data accuracy, and minimising risks to build a safer, smarter and sustainable future.”

Benedict Heaver

Managing Director, Streets Heaver Healthcare Computing

Mission: “Our mission is to help everyone become better every day.”

Alexandra Isenegger

Founder and Managing Director, Linkilaw Solicitors

Mission: “The more difficult my clients’ problems are, the more excited I am to solve them!”

Dr Shorful Islam

Chief Executive Officer, Be Data Solutions

Mission: “To build a sustainable data company which helps businesses fully realise the true potential of their data to deliver growth and innovation.”

Alice Jones

Director, Pepper Studio

Proudest moment: “Watching clients prioritise influencer marketing within their strategy, thanks to the results we deliver. Whether that’s driving impact for a charity, or driving sales for a household name brand.”

Vinod Kakkar

Managing Director, Citycom

Proudest moment: “I am proud of the thriving business ecosystem we’ve built, where our commitment to delivering the best for our customers every day is at the heart of everything we do.”

Dr Peter McQuillan & Akil Memishi

Co-Founders, Novomins Nutrition

Proudest moment: “Reaching over one million individual customers.”

Matt Mellor & William Newsom

CEO, Createc

Ambition: “To be a global leader in innovative technologies, impacting high-regulation industries. We will drive global digitalisation for a safer, smarter, and more efficient world.”

Tom Moore

Co-Founder, iAM Learning

Mission: “We're shaking up EdTech and LearningTech, simplifying compliance (for schools) and making learning fun again (for businesses)!”

Esther Nzenza

Founder and CEO, Decisive Consulting

Proudest moment: “Seeing the business bloom from the first spark of an idea to a vibrant community of more than 45 brilliant minds, all working together in support of the companies we serve.”

Glenn Powell

CEO, FormusPro

Mission: “To build the best Business Application Development team in the world. As a leading software development and consultancy provider, we are committed to delivering comprehensive solutions and exceptional expertise that drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.”

Lee Rorison

Founder & CEO, Seriös Group

Mission: “To be a global leader in empowering organisations with innovative data solutions, enabling organisations to take control of their data, delivering rapid value without compromise.”

Adam Sharpe

CEO, Cardstream

Mission: “To provide partners with financial technology that allows their strategies to rapidly get to market and truly scale.”

Dan Sheard

Founder, Velstar Digital

Ambition: “To become the largest independent UK agency by providing a place for amazing people to do their best work for great brands.”

Jonathan Summerfield

CEO & Founder, Xiatech

Mission: “We create infinite possibilities for our customers by unlocking data, integrating systems and empowering people.”

Amad Tababa

Founder & Director, Autify Digital

Ambition: “Build a business where people feel safe speaking out and happy and proud about their work. Keep growing the business and individuals.”

Richard Todd

Managing Director, Allium Energy

Mission: “Reversing environmental damage through decarbonisation, green power generation and biodiversity creation.”

Katy Upton

CEO, Fortitude Nicsa Global

Mission: “Fortitude Nicsa Global delivers 24/7 IT services worldwide, empowering businesses to leverage sustainable technology solutions to drive business growth across various sectors.”

Robert Wallace

Managing Director, EECO2

Mission: “To enable and support the global life science sector to produce more sustainable products and create a healthier world and continuously improve the life science sector through innovation, technology, excellence, inclusivity and professionalism.”

Phil Wedgwood

CEO, Engage Solutions Group

Ambition: “To create thriving colleague and customer communities, enabling businesses to unlock the power of engagement for the audiences that matter most.”