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