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