The great and the good of Welsh businesses have been acknowledged at IoD Wales’ Director of the Year Awards 2018.
Ed Reeves and Rachel Clacher of Wrexham-based call answering service Moneypenny, were given the Chairman’s Award while Acorn Group Marketing Director Dan Langford was acknowledged with the Director’s Award for establishing Wales Week in London and Michael Garvey from BBC National Orchestra of Wales was given the Judges’ Special Award, which wasn’t included in the shortlist but was announced at yesterday’s (Friday’s) event.
Inclusivity was also a surprise category, announced on the day and awarded to Julian John from People & Development consultancy Delsion in Swansea and Cardiff.
The awards, now in their seventh year, have become an established highlight on the Welsh business calendar and celebrate business achievements and inspirational leaders across Wales while bringing all sectors of the business community together, irrespective of size, geography and longevity.
Robert Lloyd Griffiths, Director of IoD Wales said:
“This is my absolute favourite day of the year. I wish every finalist could win, but those who have been acknowledged with an award are those who have demonstrated the huge contribution they have made to their businesses and organisations.
“This year we have over 300 guests gathered together to celebrate with winners from all parts of Wales and from a wealth of sectors; but who share one common feature in that they have made massive contributions to their own businesses and organisations throughout this last year and importantly, have contributed significantly to the local economy in which they are based, and of course the wider Welsh economy.
“Many congratulations to all finalists today.”
Winners – IoD Wales Director of the Year
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[accordion title=”Inclusivity Award – sponsored by Legal & General” load=”show”]Jules John, Delsion[/accordion]
[accordion title=”Director in a Family Business – sponsored by RMS” load=”hide”]Catherine Butler, Hugh Phillips Gower Butcher[/accordion]
[accordion title=”Corporate Social Responsibility – sponsored by Welsh Government” load=”hide”]Lynsey Hollins-Matthews, Jehu Group[/accordion]
[accordion title=”Innovation – Sponsored by ACCA Cymru Wales” load=”hide”]Steve Jones, Comparison Creator[/accordion]
[accordion title=”New/Emerging – sponsored by Darwin Gray” load=”hide”]Daniel O’Toole, RMS / Retail Merchandising Services[/accordion]
[accordion title=”Non-Executive – sponsored by Development Bank Wales” load=”hide”]Philip Roberts, Catalyst Growth Partners and Biotec [/accordion]
[accordion title=”Public / Third Sector – sponsored by Academi Wales” load=”hide”]Simon Pirotte, Bridgend College [/accordion]
[accordion title=”SME” load=”hide”]Liam Giles, Spindogs [/accordion]
[accordion title=”Start-Up” load=”hide”]Adrian Sutton, Vortex IoT[/accordion]
[accordion title=”Director’s Award” load=”hide”]Dan Langford, Acorn Recruitment / Wales Week in London[/accordion]
[accordion title=”Judges’ Special Award” load=”hide”]Michael Garvey, BBC National Orchestra of Wales [/accordion]
[accordion title=”Chairman’s Award” load=”hide”]Ed Reeves & Rachel Clacher, Moneypenny[/accordion]
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