An experienced Harrogate entrepreneur has been appointed by the IoD to support local businesses and grow the region’s voice on national policy matters. Steve Williams, who works as a non-executive director with local SMEs, has joined the influential business organisation as an Ambassador. The Ambassador network consists of high-profile business leaders who
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IoD launches search for Yorkshire and Humber chairman
The Institute of Directors (IoD) is seeking a new chairman to become the voice of business for Yorkshire and the Humber. Regional chairman Jonathan Oxley, a director at law firm Lupton Fawcett Denison Till, is standing down from the role following the completion of his three-year term. The new chairman will drive
North Yorkshire entrepreneur joins IoD as ambassador
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Elizabeth Grant as branch ambassador for North Yorkshire, representing Hambleton and Ryedale. The newly-launched ambassador network consists of high-profile business leaders who represent and promote the IoD in their area and grow the region’s voice on national policy matters. Elizabeth is an entrepreneur with business
IoD launches new Public Square series
The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Yorkshire is launching a new series of Public Square events to debate key issues affecting business in the region. The first event – Digital Futures – takes places on Thursday 10 March at Old Broadcasting House, Leeds, 10am-12noon. James Maunder, IoD director of IT and programmes,
IoD opens entries for Director of the Year Awards
The Institute of Directors has launched its search for the top directors in Yorkshire and the North East. The prestigious Director of the Year Awards will recognise outstanding leadership in the boardroom across nine categories. The winners will be revealed at a gala dinner at Leeds Civic Hall on 16 June
IoD debate to ask: what have we learned since the Election?
Five months on from the General Election, the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Yorkshire and Humber is to hold a business leaders’ debate analysing its impact. The event, on 13 October at Old Broadcasting House in Leeds, will feature a panel including Coun Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council and
IoD extends support for Young Directors in Yorkshire and the North East
The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Yorkshire has expanded its successful Young Directors Forum to help more aspiring entrepreneurs to realise their potential. The forum, part of the IoD’s commitment to embrace tomorrow’s leaders today, represents the interests of members who are aged under 42, students, apprentices or members of its
IoD appoints Keith Jackson as chairman for South Yorkshire
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has named Keith Jackson as its branch chairman for South Yorkshire. Keith is the managing director of JRI Orthopaedics, the Sheffield-based manufacturer of orthopaedic implants and surgical instruments. With more than 300 members, the South Yorkshire branch of the IoD supports the development of local business leaders
IoD signs up apprentice Georgina Freeman as student member
Trainee legal executive Georgina Freeman is the first legal apprentice to sign up for a student membership with the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Yorkshire and the Humber. Georgina, 19, turned her back on university and a career on stage to follow the apprenticeship route into law. She started an apprenticeship scheme
