IoD Jersey 2024 Director of the Year Awards finalists announced

The Jersey Institute of Directors has announced the finalists for the 2024 Director of the Year Awards, supported by gold sponsor, Appleby, and silver sponsor, Lloyds Bank International.

Twenty-seven individuals feature on the shortlist for the awards, which celebrate strong leadership and recognise excellence across the private, public and third sectors of Jersey’s community.

Chair of the independent panel of judges, Lisa Springate (pictured), said: “This year marks the 14th anniversary of the IoD Awards in Jersey, as well as 14 years of continued sponsorship by Appleby. What truly stands out this year, is the remarkable diversity of industry sectors represented, making this year’s entries particularly exciting.”

This year’s enchanted forest-themed gala will take place at the RJA&HS on Friday, 8 November 2024, and is being hosted by actor, writer and producer Sally Phillips, known for her roles in the hit film series Bridget Jones Diary, and TV shows I’m Alan Partridge and Miranda.

The independent judging panel was chaired by Lisa Springate, former IoD Chair and Head of Legal and Technical at Jersey Finance, who was joined by:

Heather MacCallum, former KPMG partner and now a non-executive director
Daragh McDermott, CEO, JT Group
Helen Ruelle, Director of Local Legal Services, Ogier
Phil Slatter, Founder and CEO, Reel Creative
Kevin Lemasney, Former Head of High Value Residency, Locate Jersey
Fiona Vacher, Executive Director, Jersey Childcare Trust

Alex Ruddy, Chair, IoD Jersey, said: “This year’s finalists prove that Jersey’s leadership talent is thriving across all areas of the economy, not just the finance sector. The independent judging panel has selected finalists who have shown impressive business acumen and a commitment to driving positive change within their organisations and the wider local community.

“It is exciting and refreshing to see leaders from such a wide range of industries being recognised for their contributions. This year’s awards ceremony will be a special celebration of Jersey’s dynamic business landscape, and we look forward to coming together to honour their achievements for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.”

The shortlist is as follows –

Large Business Director of the Year:

Adam Budworth, Managing Director, Grant Thornton (Channel Islands)
Charles Grey Molteno, Chief Executive, Standard Bank Jersey Limited
Dean Blackburn, Group Head of Institutional Client Services, JTC Plc

SME Business Director of the Year:

Gabrielle Mason, Director, Thyme N Tide (Jade-S Fisheries Jersey / Driftwood Café)
Tess Price, Managing Director, Virteffic Limited

Family Business Director of the Year:

Jeremy Graeme Le Rossignol, Owner, Le Rossignol Estates
Julia Williams, Product Director, FS Group
Ryan Hodgson, CEO, Team HH

Start-Up Director of the Year:

Andrew Thatcher, Co-Founder, Flagstone International
Hamza Mehmood, Chief Executive Officer, Project Accountants Ltd
Jenny Winspear, Co-Founder, MyAnova

Young Director of the Year:

Ali Sarmad Awan, Director, Project Accountants Ltd
Hamza Mehmood, Chief Executive Officer, Project Accountants Ltd
Jenny Winspear, Co-Founder, MyAnova

Public Sector Director of the Year:

Murray Julian Norton, Chief Executive, Jersey Chamber of Commerce & Industry Incorporated
Robin Smith, Chief of Police, States of Jersey Police
Tricia Warwick, Chief Executive Officer, Visit Jersey