Are you a U.K.-based marketer looking for inspiration to curate successful social media campaigns? Are you in need of influential thought leaders to amplify your messaging and engage with your audience? If so, take note: We’ve rounded up some of the top U.K. business influencers.
Top U.K. business influencers giving insights into success
Holly Branson
As the daughter of the founder of Virgin Group, Holly is the company’s chief purpose and vision officer. She also serves as the chair of Virgin’s not-for-profit charity, Virgin Unite. Her success and knowledge of the business world have earned her over 113K Instagram followers who tune in for advice on leadership, motivation for young entrepreneurs, and more insights into her family’s success.
Ben Francis
If you know anything about modern activewear and gym apparel, you should know exactly who Ben Francis is. As the founder and CEO of Gymshark, Ben is one of the top business influencers in the U.K., with a following of more than 353K on Instagram. Not only is Gymshark a Minority Owned Business Enterprise, but it has also become one of the most popular lines of gym apparel over the last few years. His Instagram shows his success, family life, and motivational advice.
Steven Bartlett
In 2014 Steven co-founded a social media marketing company based in Manchester and has only continued to grow his success since. The entrepreneur was the youngest to be named to “Dragon’s Den” and now shares his success with more than 2.4M Instagram followers. As the creator and host of the popular podcast “The Diary of a CEO,” Steven shares business insights and interviews high-profile fellow entrepreneurs.
💥 Today I'm excited to announce the launch of The Flight Story Fund, a $100m fund backed purely by some of Europe's most successful founders and entrepreneurs, with the mission of investing in the next generation of great European founders!!
— Steven Bartlett (@StevenBartlett) January 19, 2023
Interview: https://t.co/QAOduaaEPb pic.twitter.com/aXpIvpMjCr
Sara Davies MBE
In 2005 Sara created the crafting and art product retailing company Crafters Companion. The website has gained fame over the last few years, gaining more than 262K Instagram followers. This crafting queen now fills her feed with her success, new business ventures, and family life. She is a Dragon on the popular TV series “Dragon’s Den,” where she continues to help aspiring entrepreneurs.
James Caan CBE
As the founder of the headhunting firm Alexander Mann and the management advisory firm Hamilton Bradshaw, as well as many other businesses, it is safe to say that James is a successful U.K. entrepreneur. The businessman has been creating and building businesses since 1985 and is now sharing his success on Instagram with more than 18.3K followers. The former investor on “Dragon’s Den” now fills his feed with advice, success stories, and his life as a serial entrepreneur and investor.
Theo Paphitis
As the owner of multiple retail, clothing and graphic design centers, Theo is one of the U.K.’s most successful businessmen. The Dragon on the popular TV show has been the chairman of his retail company for more than 27 years. He continues to uplift other entrepreneurs through his Small Business Sunday competitions and inspiring business-related posts.
Somi Arian
As a tech philosopher, author, filmmaker, entrepreneur and founder of InPeak Media, Somi is one of the U.K.’s most inspirational and empowering business influencers. Her media company has helped many companies stay up to date with technology, and her Instagram is proof of just that. With more than 21.3K followers, her Instagram is full of motivational speeches.
Shereen Daniels
As one of the United Kingdom’s most well-known and successful human resources consultants, Shereen takes to Instagram to share insights on her work and passion for becoming successful. The best-selling author of “The Anti-Racist Organization,” Shereen shares her experiences as the director of an advisory firm specializing in anti-racism and racial equality. Her success serves as an inspiration to many up-and-coming entrepreneurs and her Instagram followers.
Tej Lalvani
As the CEO of the popular vitamin company Viabotics, Tej is one of the most well-known U.K. businessmen on social media. With more than 77.9K Instagram followers, Tej uses his platform not only to share his success but also to educate others on how they can grow as entrepreneurs and people.
Dr. Leyla Acaroglu
This award-winning designer and founder of Disrupt Design uses her Instagram to share her success and encouragement toward other entrepreneurs. The sustainability-focused designer and sociologist has more than 7K Instagram followers who tune in for insights on all things design and informative posts on sustainability.
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