LDC Backing ambition LDC TOP 50 2019 Celebrating ambition in 2019 Such was the calibre of individuals involved this year, we showcased not one but six of the business leaders at our celebratory event in London on 8th October 2019. These awards recognise the different ways in which business leaders are fulfilling their ambition and the different stages of their business journey. Winners Top 50 Ones to Watch The Most Ambitious Business Leader Clint Wilson GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE, PARENTPAY Clint Wilson, Group CEO of leading payments platform for schools ParentPay, was named The LDC Most Ambitious Business Leader of 2019. He set up the business to use technology to solve the problems created by children taking cash into schools to pay for school trips and lunches. The business now serves 5 million parents worldwide, has expanded internationally and is making acquisitions. The judges praised the scale of his determination and belief when he first founded the business, and his continued passion and ambition. READ MORE International Expansion Guy Schanschieff MBE and Jo Schanschieff FOUNDERS, BAMBINO MIO The International Expansion award showcased the business leader our judges felt had the most-impressive global outlook, who demonstrates the greatest ambition to drive international growth. Guy and Jo Schanschieff have grown their brand internationally with Bambino Mio reusable nappies now sold in 50 countries worldwide. The company generates 70pc of its £5.5m revenue from overseas. READ MORE Social Purpose Eben Upton CBE FOUNDER, RASPBERRY PI The Social Purpose award highlighted the leader that our judges felt put people at the heart of everything they do, demonstrating the greatest ambition to do good. Eben Upton has a grand mission: "to give every young person on the planet access to a computer". He's well on his way, having sold 25 million of the affordable and programmable devices worldwide. READ MORE Innovation Margot Cooper FOUNDER, LIMBS & THINGS The Innovation award recognised the business leader our judges felt has a true disruptor mentality, with the ambition to transform a sector with fresh-thinking and bold ideas. Margot Cooper has revolutionised her industry with life-like anatomical models. Her 20-strong R&D department, are constantly working on new models to help the company save lives and ensure babies are born safely on five continents. READ MORE Alumni’s Leader Claire Trott FOUNDER, PLANTFORCE The Alumni's Leader was selected by our Top 50 2018 alumni and is the person last year's success stories think is deserving of recognition. Claire Trott the founder of Plantforce, which hires out machinery for major construction projects, is in love with the construction industry! She has a disruptive, innovative and determined attitude with a focus technical innovation and customer support. READ MORE BACK TO TOP Get in touch to see if we can work together First name* Last name* Telephone number Sign up for LDC news and insights First name* Last name* Email* Company Name* LDC (Managers) Ltd. One Vine Street London W1J 0AH United Kingdom PRIVACY STATEMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS MODERN SLAVERY Registered in England and Wales no. 2495714. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority no. 147964. Part of Lloyds Banking Group. Copyright © 2021 LDC (Managers) Ltd Website by Mr B & Friends You can manage your preferences and opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT