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She now heads Anthem Engagement and NWEEG, guiding strategy, safeguarding jobs and maintaining support networks for hundreds of businesses.
Her leadership, which balances empathy with decisiveness, has earned her recognition across the region’s business community.
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YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DOING BRILLIANT THINGS
By Amy Lancaster-Hall, Group marketing manager, Bowker Motor Group
At Bowker Motor Group, we’re proud to support this year’s Lancashire Business View Sub36 feature – because it reflects something we see every day: Lancashire is brimming with young people doing brilliant things.
Whether it’s in tech, retail, manufacturing or media, there’s no shortage of energy, ambition and fresh thinking in the county. And that’s something worth shouting about.
In our own world of automotive and motor retail, young people are already helping shape the future of the industry.
From vehicle diagnostics to electric servicing, from customer experience to digital marketing – they’re not just along for the ride. They’re driving it.
We’ve long believed that apprenticeships and early career opportunities aren’t just about ticking boxes – they’re about investing in the people who will one day lead our business. And quite a few already are.
That’s why supporting Sub36 matters. It gives recognition where it’s due. It helps keep talent here in the county.
And it shows young professionals that there’s a bright future to be built right here in the red rose county – not just in the big cities beyond it.
Lancashire’s next generation of business leaders is already making an impact. We’re excited to see where they take things next – and we’re proud to play a small part in helping them get there.
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Lewis MacCallum Director, VARS Technology, Blackpool
Lewis is one of the company’s five directors, responsible for
the initial development of the VARS software platform, including integration of automatic number plate recognition and facial recognition.
His work developing the initial VARS Technology platform, as well as overseeing the development of improvements, are fundamental to the success of the business.
For its clients, VARS recovers lost revenues from forecourt drive-offs and generates income from parking. Businesses were able to recover more than £2.8m in stolen fuel costs last year.
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Ella Holden Senior partner, Farleys Solicitors, Padiham
Ella joined Farleys as a trainee in 2019 and has since become one
of its youngest senior partners.
She’s been recognised in The Legal 500 for client service and feedback, standing alongside peers with far greater tenure.
Instrumental in launching the ‘Next Generation Leaders’ network, Ella is building community and encouraging peer-to-peer support among Lancashire’s emerging professionals.
Jacob and Harley Nelson Owners, Spud Bros, Preston
Brothers Jake and Harley have become global stars from selling jacket potatoes
on Preston’s Flag Market, thanks to the canny use of social media.
They have more than 4.4 million followers on TikTok and 887,000 on Instagram. Online fame has paid dividends with fans travelling across Europe to queue for a spud. The brothers have expanded the brand, opening a Spud Brothers Express in London and have plans for other sites
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Jess O’Neill Senior marketing executive, Bowker Motor Group, Blackburn and Preston
Jess joined Bowker from school at 17, and now leads
bold, creative campaigns that win awards and turn heads.
Within the MINI team, she played a central role in securing back-to-back national marketing awards, showing her ability to unite people behind a clear, ambitious vision.
She’s also mentoring junior staff and pursuing a CIM Level 6 Diploma – quietly raising the bar for those around her.
She also featured on the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s podcast, sharing her career journey and marketing insights with a national audience.
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