THE UK’S MOST INFLUENTIAL
THE BRIT LIST
Matthew Jarvis takes a look at the biggest movers and shakers working within the UK tech business today. From directors to CEOs, retail buyers to MDs and even celebrities, we list those inspiring innovations, evolutions and progression in the channel...
AYAZ ALAM, CATEGORY DIRECTOR, ASDA
Having worked at Asda for over ten years, Alam has helmed several of the massive retailer’s buying teams, including electronics, and is well known for generating profit. He was also responsible
for the retailer’s highly successful tech-centric Black Friday sale last year.
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MARCO ANDRESON, COUNTRY MANAGER, ACER UK
Appointed in November 2013, Andreson heads Acer’s operations in the UK, overseeing the launch of the popular PC manufacturer’s latest tablets and computers in the region – as well as the recent restructure of Acer UK. He holds a degree in business economics from Umeå University, Sweden.
JON ATHERTON, DIRECTOR, ENTATECH
2013 was a fantastic year for both Entatech and Atherton. The company has achieved 18 per cent year-on-year growth, bolstered by a new southern sales office and warehouse expansion. A keen golfer and family
man, Atherton has won a host of industry awards and collected several PCR Awards on behalf of Entatech.
SIMON BARRY, TECH TRADING MANAGER, ARGOS
Barry joined Argos in 2011 and heads up a team of nearly 30 people. He has driven revenues and growth, promotions and communication across multiple categories, including involvement in the retailer’s partnership with eBay. He studied Chemistry at
the University of Strathclyde.
ANDY BASS, EXEC VP FOR EUROPE, MD AND CEO, TOSHIBA UK
Bass steered Toshiba’s UK arm as it recovered from the failure of HD DVD and became a best-selling DVD player manufacturer in 2009. With over a decade at the company on both sides of the Atlantic, he is known for his adept skill in identifying and executing successful market strategies.
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