thames valley 250 awards Winners
Innovation Award – Mabey Group
presented by Moore Stephens
Leadership Team of the Year – MMR Research
presented by Henley Business School
What the judges said: A company which through continuous innovation has been trading for nearly 100 years and is one of the few remaining companies that designs and manufactures its own products. This leading engineering specialist has demonstrated innovation by combining engineering excellence with design and manufacturing skills to help its customers deliver projects quickly, safely and efficiently. Its focus on quality and innovation is further evidenced by award-winning performance recognised by both the Queen and by the Institute of Civil Engineers.
Other finalists: Chas A Blatchford Owen Mumford Prodrive
CEO under £25 million – Stephen Brazier, Aquinna Homes
presented by Gateley plc
What the judges said: The leadership team of this small but burgeoning organisation has won the award for its strategic focus, drive and inclusivity. This is evident in five specific areas: vision, structured team work, learning and adapting, people-orientation and growth. It has demonstrated outstanding results, and the leadership team has created a corporate culture which translates across the globe, as it continues to learn, develop and grow its organisation and the individuals who work in it.
Other finalists: CH&Co Prodrive Resourcing Solutions
CEO over £25m –
Kevin Dady, IRIS Software – Jon Stradling of HSBC UK accepted the award for Kevin Dady presented by HSBC UK
What the judges said: Our winner founded his business in 2005 after a career with large developers including Bovis Homes and Taylor Woodrow. He skillfully managed the company through the credit crunch, and has now built over 500 bespoke homes in over 50 locations across London and the South East. His passion to build new homes of exceptional quality was evident when judges met at one of the new sites. He impressed the judges with his strong business acumen and clear vision for the company’s future land acquisitions.
Other finalists:
Michael Marriage, Doves Farm Foods Trevor Marshall, DirekTek Darren Richardson, ESP Global Bruce Tomlinson, HR Wallingford Paul Wonnacott, Vectair
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What the judges said: This company was the largest privately-held software company in the UK and one of the most trusted providers of business-critical software and services to small and medium-sized businesses in the UK today. In 2018, Kevin Dady successfully oversaw the acquisitions of Taxfiler and Contact Group and the recent sale of the business, which was the UK’s largest ever private-equity led software buyout, with an enterprise value of £1.3 billion.
Other finalists:
Harmeet ‘Sunny’ Ahuja, Sun Mark Matthew Bonfield, Huntswood Richard Crawley, GreenTech Distribution Scott Dodds, Ultima Business Solutions Peter Hart, Austin Fraser
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018
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