Celebrating Business Ambition
Introducing The LDC Top 50 of 2024
As featured in The Times, meet the entrepreneurs from across the UK driving our economy and generating jobs. Read their growth journeys here.
Meet The LDC Top 50 2024Watch the video
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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Read the success stories of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders of 2024.
Download the brochureThe 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.
Read moreMeet the entrepreneurs driving our economy and generating jobs through growing businesses.
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.
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
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
Ambition: “To create thriving colleague and customer communities, enabling businesses to unlock the power of engagement for the audiences that matter most.”