Yorkshire Finance Leaders Awards shortlist revealed

The Yorkshire Finance Leaders Awards has unveiled the final shortlist for this year’s awards, which are taking place at the Royal Armouries in Leeds on 12 October.

Recognising the region’s brightest and talented finance stars, guests will enjoy an evening that is both inspirational and a celebration, as racing driver Nicolas Hamilton delivers the keynote speech, and the winner of each category is finally revealed.

Award sponsors include leading global professional services firm Aon, international professional services company BDO LLP, financial recruitment specialist Marks Sattin, and Lloyds Bank.

The Finalists

Outstanding Yorkshire Finance Leader of the year

• Alex Tong, Leeds Bradford Airport
• Ben Wright, Swift Group
• Hannah Norbu, Riva Home

Yorkshire Finance Leader in an International Group

• Bryony Heath, Solera
• Gemma Doyle, Magnet
• Jonathan Pervin, Synetiq

Yorkshire Finance Leader in a Private Equity Backed Company (<£30m Turnover)

• Claire Elcock, SmartSearch
• Ben Turnock, Roxy Leisure
• Ajay Handa, RAM Tracking

 Yorkshire Finance Leader in a Private Equity Backed Company (>£30m Turnover)

• Alex Cook, Nexus Rental
• Louise Crossley, Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN)
• Alex Tong, Leeds Bradford Airport

Yorkshire Finance Leader in a Privately-Owned Business (<£30m Turnover)

• Jacob Bury, Krimpterm Ltd
• Craig Roberts, MattressOnline
• Hannah Norbu, Riva Home

 Yorkshire Finance Leader in a Privately-Owned Business (>£30m Turnover)

• Ben Wright, Swift Group
• Garry Clarke, Education Placement Group
• Ian Davies, Cloud Nine

Significant Impact Award

• Ian Davies, Cloud Nine
• Gemma Doyle, Magnet (Turnaround/Transformation)
• Christina Geary, BJSS
• Tom Mather, LNT Group
• Alex Cook, Nexus Rental (Deal of the Year)

High Growth Award

• Louise Crossley, Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN)
• Edgar Chibaka, First Response Group Ltd
• Ben Turnock, Roxy Leisure
• Christina Geary, BJSS

Yorkshire Finance Team of the Year

• Sumo Digital
• Morrisons
• Premier Farnell
• Wolseley

 Yorkshire ESG Finance Leader

• Ben Turnock, Roxy Leisure
• Alex Tong, Leeds Bradford Airport
• Jason Sutton, CPL Industries

Future Yorkshire Finance Leader

• Emily Large, Sumo Digital
• Stacey Hopson, Rosemont Pharmaceuticals
• Ben Turnock, Roxy Leisure

The awards, which recognise, promote and celebrate exceptional finance leaders in Yorkshire, are now in their seventh year. They showcase the achievements of regional finance directors, chief finance officers, financial controllers and wider finance teams, who are the bedrock of the region’s economic growth.