BUSINESS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

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The person who has demonstrated inspired and inspiring leadership which has made a real contribution to their company and, in doing so, has enhanced the image and reputation of the district as a whole.

STEPHEN WAUD, BEF

Steve started with the Business Enterprise Fund more than ten years ago and has steered it towards successive growth in that time, such that is has more than doubled its turnover in the last three years. As BEF is a social enterprise he has helped the organisation support and finance more than 1,300 businesses and create nearly 1,000 jobs.

AMJAD PERVEZ, SEAFRESH

He has grown a very successful business and championed enterprise at a personal level. As former chair of Asian Trade Link (ATL) and now as president of Yorkshire Asian Business Association (YABA), Amjad was also part of Bradford Regeneration Company and now sits on the Local Enterprise Partnership.

JOANNA ROBINSON, MANSFIELD POLLARD

During the past year, as managing director of Mansfield Pollard, Joanna has steered the company into a period of cultural change. A positive “can do” attitude has been reinforced throughout the company, with employees and what they can achieve both individually and as part of a team being the driver for growth.