Winners revealed at East Midlands Leadership Awards 2022
Rob Darby, the co-founder of fast-growing indie coffee chain 200 Degrees walked away with the top prize at Thursday evening’s East Midlands Leadership Awards, held at the Crowne Plaza in Nottingham.
In front of an audience of almost 200 business leaders, Rob was was named Leader of the Year. He also triumphed in the Large Company of the Year category.
Sam Metcalf, Midlands editor of TheBusinessDesk.com, said: “Firstly, congratulations to Rob and all our winners and shortlisted companies.
“The standard of this entries to the Leadership Awards this year was stronger than ever, and the judges had the toughest time picking a shortlist – never mind a winner. I’d like to extend my thanks to them – and everyone else who had a hand in making the East Midlands Leadership Awards such a success.
“Finally, many congratulations to Rob. It’s been fascinating watching his company’s rise – a true, homegrown East Midlands success story. Long may it continue.”
All the winners:
Young Leader
Louisa Hackford-Gentle, Autistic Nottingham
Public and Third Sector Leader
Ann Bhatti, Connect Derby
Mentor of the Year
Laura-Jane Turner, Jigsaw24
Emerging Entrepreneur Leader
Luke Draper, IDT
Diversity and Inclusion Leader
Mark Esho MBE, Easy Internet Services
Professional Services Leader
Carl Hilton, BSP Consulting
Transformational Leader 
Sarah Stevenson, Astute Recruitment
Green Leader of the Year
Becky Valentine, Spenbeck
Non-Executive of the Year
Justin Donne, Autistic Nottingham
Company Leader (to to 100 employees)
Arran Bailey, ALB Group
Company Leader (100+ employees)
Rob Darby, 200 Degrees Coffee
Leader of the Year
Rob Darby, 200 Degrees Coffee
