Mobile Top 50

Mobile is the biggest game changer in the history of the marketing industry. It has changed human interaction and transformed the way brands interact with consumers thanks to the always-on nature of the smartphone.

The Drum Mobile Top 50 celebrates the most influential individuals making an impact in this exciting, ever-evolving space.

The Top 50 was decided following an online vote on 100 shortlisted individuals, all recognised for their influence and contribution to the industry.

The result is an interesting mix of individuals from across the mobile spectrum, all with one thing in common: their continued dedication and passion for mobile innovation.

Rank Name Job Title Company / Organisation
1 Anonymous's picture Carl Uminski COO Somo
2 Anonymous's picture Ilicco Elia head of mobile DigitasLBi
3 Anonymous's picture Ben Scott-Robinson head of interactive experience Ordnance Survey
4 Anonymous's picture Ian Carrington director of performance, solutions & innovation Google
5 Anonymous's picture David Sear CEO Weve
6 Anonymous's picture Milton Elias head of mobile and tech futures OMD
7 Anonymous's picture Rob Evans Founder & Director The App Business
7 Anonymous's picture Daniel Joseph Founder & Director The App Business
8 Anonymous's picture William Rusack business development director, EMEIA, iAd Apple
9 Anonymous's picture Naveen Tewari CEO & Founder InMobi
10 Anonymous's picture Jon Mew CEO Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB)
11 Anonymous's picture Mark Brennan head of mobile Manning Gottlieb OMD
12 Anonymous's picture Erfan Djazmi head of planning and mobile Essence
13 Anonymous's picture James Chandler global mobile director Mindshare
14 Anonymous's picture Tamara Sword founder TRM&C
15 Anonymous's picture Simon Andrews founder Addictive
16 Anonymous's picture Justin Taylor MD, digital MEC
17 Anonymous's picture James Connelly founder and chief executive Fetch
18 Anonymous's picture Catherine Cherry Marketing Director Sony Mobile
19 Anonymous's picture Kim de Ruiter senior manager, music, video and games - Europe Samsung
20 Anonymous's picture James Hilton global chief executive M&C Saatchi Mobile
21 Anonymous's picture Thomas Malleschitz Marketing Director Three UK
22 Anonymous's picture Mandeep Mason Director of Strategy EMEA - Mobile and Windows Advertising Microsoft
23 Anonymous's picture Ross Sleight chief strategy officer Somo
24 Anonymous's picture Daniel Rosen Global CEO Joule Worldwide
25 Anonymous's picture Russ Lidstone CEO Havas Worldwide London
26 Anonymous's picture Guy Laurence CEO Vodafone
27 Anonymous's picture Paul Berney managing partner mCordis
28 Anonymous's picture Natalie Massenet founder and executive chairman NET-A-PORTER
29 Anonymous's picture Dale Gall CEO Profero
30 Anonymous's picture Paul Wright iAd director, EMEIA and APAC Apple
31 Anonymous's picture Olaf Swantee CEO EE.
32 Anonymous's picture Jay Altschuler director of global media Unilever
33 Anonymous's picture Jonathan Abraham Industry Head of Mobile Google
34 Anonymous's picture Holly Knill Product Design and Development Director BskyB
35 Anonymous's picture Alex Kozloff marketing director Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB)
36 Anonymous's picture Russell Buckley partner Ballpark Ventures
37 Anonymous's picture Gavin Stirrat Global Managing Director StrikeAd
38 Anonymous's picture Mark Mason CEO & Founder Mubaloo
39 Anonymous's picture Alasdair Scott Interactive Director Images & Co
40 Anonymous's picture Andrew Coughlin Head of Mobile UK & Ireland LG
41 Anonymous's picture Sean Patterson Co-founder & Director WAI
42 Anonymous's picture Ryan Hall MD Nice Agency
43 Anonymous's picture Caroline van den Bergh Head of Business Development Golden Gekko
44 Anonymous's picture Lewis Clayton head of London Underground WiFi Virgin Media
45 Anonymous's picture Greg Isbister CEO & Founder Blis
46 Anonymous's picture Jason Spero Head of Global Mobile Sales and Strategy Google
47 Anonymous's picture Ramy Yared Co-founder & MD Adsmobi
48 Anonymous's picture Victor Malachard CEO & Co-founder Adfonic
49 Anonymous's picture Mark WÓ“chter Mobile Strategy Consultant MWC.mobi
50 Anonymous's picture Ronan Dunne CEO O2