A positive spotlight was shone on the dynamic young talent making a difference in Surrey at the inaugural Invest in Surrey 40 under 40 Business Awards.
The Awards night also officially launched Surrey County Council’s new business-focused brand, Invest in Surrey, which works to provide a wealth of resources to businesses starting, growing and moving to the Surrey region. The team led by Daniel Murray is focused on supporting businesses to help them to thrive in the county which is recognised as ranking highest in the UK (outside London) for professional workforce.
The Surrey 40 Under 40 Business Awards is the first of its kind in the region, with the goal of celebrating the incredible talent that is present in the region. Entrepreneurs and young professionals in established businesses have a key role to play when it comes to maintaining Surrey’s unique high value position in the UK economy, and the awards were designed to celebrate and recognise the county’s movers and shakers who are already making a difference.
The award winners were nominated by their industry peers through the new Invest in Surrey website. Their applications were supported by testimonials and case studies that explained how they have made a significant improvement to their business, the local economy, the environmental impact of their organisation, or the region in general.
Over one hundred nominations were received from a wide variety of sectors. Winners were announced by established business leaders based in Surrey including Tamas Csetjel, People Team Director at Samsung; Damion Potter, Head of Global Policy and Government Engagement at Haleon Consumer Health; Caroline Fleming, Director of Innovation Strategy from the University of Surrey and Louise Bittleston, Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager at WWF UK.
The awards were held at the Council’s landmark headquarters in Reigate. Surrey County Council is recognised nationally for its pro-business approach to economic growth, with Surrey generating an annual output of over £43 billion to the UK economy thanks to world-leading academic and corporate Research and Development, being home to some of the UK’s leading businesses, offering excellent connectivity to London and the rest of the world, a highly skilled workforce and a superb quality of life.
Following the awards, attendees had the opportunity to meet and network with the business leaders in attendance from across the county, as well as speak with key representatives of the University of Surrey, St Edward, Haleon Consumer Healthcare, Samsung Electronics UK and WWF UK who provided partnership in delivering the awards.
Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council, commented:
“What is key for Surrey is inward investment. Surrey has a thriving economy, but it needs to continually renew and refresh itself. It’s important to continue to attract cutting edge businesses that are innovating, improving services and delivering new ideas. Surrey businesses have a very good, long history of doing exactly that and it’s great to see the next generation of entrepreneurs building on that heritage”
Michael Coughlin, Executive Director of Surrey County Council, commented:
“I am delighted that alongside making these fantastic awards celebrating the entrepreneurial talent we have in Surrey, we relaunched our ’Invest in Surrey’ initiative, aimed at galvanising support for attracting businesses and investors to the county.
“The forty young(er) entrepreneurs that were publicly recognised for their very special contributions to the Surrey economy, are a key part of what makes the Surrey economy such a great place to start, and do, business. My thanks and congratulations goes to them all!
“Invest in Surrey builds on and promotes this strong energetic, youthful, entrepreneurial spirit and other key strengths of the Surrey economy, to attract business to the county – and more likeminded people!”
Sam Marshall, Economy Lead at Invest in Surrey, commented:
“We’re extremely proud to showcase the immense talent and innovation that Surrey has to offer. Invest in Surrey is here to accelerate this county’s prosperity and facilitate growth. These awards show our commitment to helping businesses in the Surrey region to thrive and succeed.”
Explaining the importance of celebrating young talent in the region, People Team Director at Samsung, Tamas Csetjel said:
“Talent is the lifeblood for any business and we very much welcome talented young people to come and join us through our established routes of graduate programmes and also, for the first time, as apprentices.”
Award Winner Frank Sinclair, Director of Fit with Frank Ltd said: “Being recognised at these awards is fantastic for me and my business – it is a truly great honour.
“Receiving this award is going to give me the boost I need to drive my business forward and it cements that my work is worthwhile.”
Award Winner Rebecca Blackmore, Senior Marketing Manager at OutSystems said: “My biggest proud moment today was being able to be here with my father at my side as I collected my award.
“He is my mentor and mentors are very important as they help you along your journey to success.”
Invest in Surrey provide businesses with the key resources, specialist expertise and local intelligence to help ensure a faster, more successful investment.
If you have questions about property specifications, connectivity in the region or about access to key centres of innovation and research, contact the Invest in Surrey team who can provide all the support you need.
Here is the list of worthy winners:
Name: Alex Pye
Company: Atkins Global
Job role: Managing Consultant, Transportation UK & Europe
Name: Rebecca Blackmore
Company: OutSystems
Role: Senior Marketing Manager
Name: Vicky Mealey
Company: The Login Business Lounge
Role: Centre Manager
Name: Alice Smith
Company: UP for DIGITAL
Role: Managing Director
Name: Sam Hurman
Company: Rival Strength
Role: Managing Director
Name: Frank Sinclair
Company: FitwithFrank
Role: Director
Name: David Ward
Company: Harrier Gates
Role: Business Owner
Name: Holly Yeomans
Company: McLaren Automotive Ltd
Role: Senior Project Engineer
Name: Billy Clackers
Company: Invotra Ltd
Job Role: Managing Director
Name: Bruce Casalis
Company: Bruce’s Doggy Day Care
Job role: Business Owner
Name: Conor Davies-Taylor
Company: Ascot Brewing Company
Role: Chief Customer Officer
Name: Liani Mannifield
Company: Mannifield Residential Ltd
Role: Director
Name: Anica Zehen
Company: Royal Holloway University of London
Role: Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
Name: Dr Jo Gee
Company: Dr Jo Gee Psychotherapy Ltd
Role: Director
Name: Colin Francis
Company: LabCycle
Role: CEO
Name: Jack Kerr
Company: JKFORGES
Role: Blacksmith
Name: Ben Ward
Company: Rocketdesk and Supergonk
Role: Business Owner
Name: Amir Taba
Company: DIREK LTD
Role: CTO
Name: Monika Baunach
Company: WWF-UK
Role: Public Affairs Adviser
Name: Oliver Tearle
Company: The ai Corporation
Role: Head of Technology and Innovation
Name: Sophie Best
Company: Silent Pool Distillers
Role: Operations Director
Name: Dr Anna Vartapetiance
Company: Securium
Role: CEO, Co-Founder and Director
Name: Charlotte Watson
Company: SETsquared Surrey
Job role: Operations & Relationship Manager
Name: Richard Skinner
Company: The Social Table
Role: Owner
Name: Tim Hopkins
Company: Land Map and Land Management
Role: Business Owner
Name: Tom Boulton
Company: Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd
Role: Lead Engineer
Name: Dan Edwards
Company: SGN
Role: Social Impact Programme Lead
Name: Tarryn Gorre
Company: Kafoodle
Role: CEO
Name: Ceri Thomas
Company: Rivian
Role: Senior Manager, Adventure Products Engineering
Name: Neil Johnston
Company: Vector Suite and Rocketdesk
Role: CEO and Founder
Name: Edward Ball
Company: Jellyfish
Role: Chief Operating Officer
Name: Ella Podmore
Company: McLaren
Role: Fault Analysis Engineer
Name: Alex Paterson
Company: NotGames Ltd
Role: Creative Director
Name: Elena Stylianou
Company: KBR
Role: Engineer
Name: Milo Bygrave
Company: 22Cans
Role: Lead Designer
Name: Matt Golds
Company: Noviun Architects
Role: Managing Director
Name: Tim Croxson
Company: Croxsons
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Name: Daniel Cook
Company: Infinity
Role: Head of Planning and Strategy
Name: Chris James
Company: Gold-i
Role: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Name: James Etherington
Company: Atkins
Role: Senior Engineer
For more information contact:
Sam Marshall
Economy Lead in Invest in Surrey
sam.marshall@surreycc.gov.uk
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Notes to the Editor
Surrey 40 Under 40 was held by Invest in Surrey, Surrey County Council’s inward investment brand and its Surrey based event partners, Samsung Electronics UK, GSK, Electronic Arts, WWF-UK, University of Surrey and St Edwards.
Invest in Surrey is a business facing brand for Surrey County Council which aims to showcase and promote Surrey as a premier business location. Visitors to the website (investinsurrey.co.uk) can find free information on how to locate and grow their business in Surrey.
Surrey 40 Under 40 was held at Surrey County Council’s offices in Reigate on the 28th April.
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