The Institute of Directors (IoD) in the North West has announced its 2018 Director of the Year shortlist following a record number of entries this year. Over 100 directors applied or were nominated, representing the very best in leadership from our outstanding regional businesses and as a celebration of their success and achievement over the past 12 months.
The popular annual event, which is attended by business leaders, entrepreneurs, government and media representatives, has in the past recognised directors from diverse regional businesses including Booths, N Brown Group, Graham & Brown, Ainscough Crane Hire, Seamark, Accrol Papers, Chester Zoo, Timpson and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
With categories including Director of the Year: Start Up to Director of the Year: Global and Director of the Year: Family Business, the awards play a big role in recognising the wealth of talent throughout the thriving business community here in the North West.
The 2018 shortlisted entrants can be found on the awards website and include Lancashire-based directors such as MGISS’ Stuart Thompson, Kersey Hairdressing’s John Kersey and AluFoldDirect’s Craig Miller.
The IoD’s Regional Director, Claire Ebrey said: “The terrific number of entries that we have received this year, really demonstrate the calibre of our North West leaders. These are the people that lead for the long-term, create quality jobs and help make the North West a great place to live and work.
“We look forward to the awards ceremony in May and to celebrating the huge achievements of all our regional winners.”
The regional final will take place at The Midland Hotel on Thursday 3 May, with the
successful candidates progressing to the national stage at the grand final in London on Thursday 18 October 2018 at The Royal Horticultural Halls.
