Director of the Year shortlist revealed
THE chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire and the head of own-designed products at Mamas and Papas are among the business leaders shortlisted in the Institute of Directors Director of the Year Awards.
Gary Verity and Amanda Scacchetti are among 21 directors on a list that also includes Kevin Hollinrake, founding partner and managing director of Hunters Property Group, and Peter Birtles of Sheffield Forgemasters.
John Thompson, regional director of the IoD Yorkshire and Humber region, said: “These awards are designed to recognise the tireless work and outstanding achievements which set certain business leaders apart from their peers.
“This year’s awards are set to be hotly contested as our nominees comprise an incredible selection of inspiring individuals from both private and public sector organisations spanning North, East, West and South Yorkshire.”
The Yorkshire Director of the Year award was won last year by Neil Gaydon, chief executive officer of Pace plc with the Lifetime Achievement Award going to Dr Graham Honeyman, chief executive of Sheffield Forgemasters.
This year’s event will include a new category, Small and Medium Sized Company Director of the Year. The winners will be revealed at a black tie ceremony at Saviles Hall, Royal Armouries, Leeds on Thursday 9 September.
The complete shortlist is:
Philip Barty – Autism Plus Ltd
Peter Birtles – Sheffield Forgemasters
Suzy Brain England
Martin Edmondson – CEO Graduates Yorkshire
Andrew Ford – AA Hotel Services
Simon Gray – Boost Drinks Ltd
Graeme Hall – Brandon Medical
Eric Hawthorn – Radio Design LLP
Kevin Hollinrake – Hunters Property Group
Sue Holmes – Deloitte LLP
Amar Latif – Travel Eyes
Tom Mellor – Wold Top Brewery
Richard Moran – Clarion
Martin Port – Masternaught Three X
Amanda Scacchetti – Mamas & Papas
Nathan Smith – Flow-Mon Ltd
Janet Spencer – Leeds Housing Concern
Michael Taylor – Fosters Bakery
Andrew Thirkill – Freedom Back Clinics
Gary Verity – Welcome to Yorkshire
Tracey Whavell – Skills for Care
