Business
Ian Kelly from Matrix
Peter Schofield from Tetrosyl
Fred Done from Betfred
Robert Crooks, Peter Schofield and Brian Gribben
China, Brazil, Turkey, South Africa and the US. In his keynote speech of the evening Lord
Young said: “I’ve been extremely impressed by the finalists and winners and urge all of them to share their experience and knowledge by mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Giving something back will help others to follow in their footsteps and continue to drive our economy forward.” Master entrepreneur winner Fred Done has
vowed to make his BetFred Group ‘bigger and better’, and that he is as hungry for success as ever. Mr Done, 69, who received the award and
effusive praise from Lord Browne, revealed how he wakes at 4.30am most days to check trading figures, before beginning his working day. His Warrington-based Betfred business - just
one of his interests, which also include property, travel and employment - has just launched in Australia and is continuing to expand in the mobile gaming sector, he said. Declaring himself “stunned” to have won the
prestigious Ernst & Young award, he said: “Every day I wake up in the morning so excited. I am still really ambitious .
“I am lucky I have a great family and a great business and I am going to make the business bigger and better.” “My message really is to go for it - don’t be
afraid, there are fantastic opportunities out there.” In receiving the national Manufacturing award,
Tetrosyl chief executive Peter Schofield paid a moving tribute to his late father, Clifford, who founded the Bury-based business. He also acknowledged the “tireless” contribution
to the growth of the business by his senior team, and pledged to keep growing the company. Tetrosyl is now the largest manufacturer and supplier of car care products and car care accessories in Europe with its CarPlan and Carlube brands. Peter was recognised by the judges for his exceptional vision and ability to execute a growth strategy that included both manufacturing and retail. Driving further growth was also a theme
for Ian Kelly, the chief executive of energy management company Matrix, the winner in the green technology category. He told the audience: “Over the next two
to three years, we will continue to expand our service capabilities to offer our customers an
even greater level of service. “Tis will be done through investment, strategic
acquisition and the development of our people. Te UK will remain our core market with overseas activity focused on supporting our existing client- base in new areas and territories.” Brian Gribben, head of business development
at Ernst & Young said: “Tese awards are truly spectacular and show why our Entrepreneur Of Te Year programme is second to none”. Robert Crooks is lead partner for the
programme in the North West and commented “Tis programme makes the difference to: the entrepreneurs who benefit from increased public profile and a diverse network of contacts; our people who get the opportunity to interact with some of the country’s best business minds; and to society by applauding Britain’s entrepreneurs who have managed to achieve fantastic year on year growth despite the obvious economic challenges.”
Further information on the 2013 programme can be found at
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