Focus: Retail technology
Jef RichardsAge: 30
Company: Galleria RTS Ltd
Galleria is a 15-year-old retail planning technology business based in Cheshire, but since Richards invested and took the role of chief technology officer in 2002, the company had grown to a £3m turnover in 2003 and £4m in 2004. Next up are plans to make further inroads into the US, having already won some business there, as well as in Europe and Australia.
2017 update:
Richards stepped down as CTO in 2008, becoming chief research and strategy officer until 2012. He went on to join Restaurant-Live as chief technology officer. The platform was designed by restaurateurs to help attract new diners, improve the dining experience and build loyalty with existing patrons.
