David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his capacity as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was very pleased to host the Institute of Directors (IoD) London & South Director of the Year Awards at IoD HQ in Pall Mall, London.

The black-tie awards dinner celebrated the achievements of the region’s most hardworking and innovative business leaders. From 150 directors that applied and/or nominated across 10 different categories, 50 were shortlisted and 10 were proudly announced as the London & South winners.

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – NEW

Amy Golding, CEO, Opus Talent Solutions

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – PUBLIC/THIRD SECTOR

Benjamin Ackim, Managing Director, Sports City London

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Raoul Pinnell, Chairman, Bromley Healthcare

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – GLOBAL

Danny Brooks, Managing Director, VHR (Virtual Human Resources Limited)

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Robert MacMillan, CEO, HH Global Ltd

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – INNOVATION

Dr. Anil Kumar Ohri, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Regent’s Park Healthcare

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Stephen Gaffer, Technical Sales Director, Frontier Pitts Ltd

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – CSR

Dr. Shaun Davis, Global Director of Safety, Health, Wellbeing and Sustainability,  Royal Mail

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – START-UP

Joy Foster, Founder & Managing Director, TechPixies

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Jamie Gray, Founder, Buddy Burst

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – INCLUSIVITY

Sally Austin, Group HR Director, Costain Group plc

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – FAMILY BUSINESS

Amalia Brightley-Gillott, Managing Director, Family Business Place

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – SME

Luke Quilter, CEO, Sleeping Giant Media

CHAIRMAN’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTOR & BOARD PRACTICE

Mark Lumsdon-Taylor, Group Chief Executive Officer & Deputy Principal, Hadlow Group