The winners of the 2024 IoD Isle of Man Director of the Year Awards, sponsored by Lloyds Bank International, were announced at the Comis Hotel & Golf Resort recently.
The awards recognise the broad spectrum of leadership talent, success, and excellence in the Isle of Man.
The award winners across the categories were as follows:
Large Business (Sponsored by Sure Business)
- Werner Alberts, Managing Director, Capital International Bank Limited
Young and Start-Up (sponsored by Appleby)
- Louise Wheeler, Owner/ Director, L C Consultancy
Non Executive (sponsored by Deloitte LLP)
- Chris Hall, Non-Executive Chairman, Hospice Isle of Man
Sustainability (sponsored by Lloyds Bank International)
- Mark Emmington, Director, Comis Hotel & Golf Resort
Innovation (sponsored by KPMG in the Crown Dependencies)
- Shelley Langan-Newton, CEO, SQR
Small to Medium Enterprise (sponsored by Crowe Isle of Man LLC)
- Sacha Horsthuis, Operations Director, Cycle 360
Public & Third Sector (sponsored by ECAP)
- Chris Gregory, Chief Executive Officer, Isle of Play
Highly Commended Awards
- Steve Douglas, Managing Director, Synapse360
- Elaine Higgins, Council Member (Director) and Company Secretary, Housing Matters (Isle of Man)
- Thea Ozenturk, Chief Executive Officer, Motiv8 Addiction Services
- Charlotte Paige Smith, Co-owner/COO, Hawkins BBQ
Chair of IoD Isle of Man, Steve Billinghurst, said: “I would like to congratulate all our winners and finalists on their excellent achievements. Business of all kinds continue to operate under challenging circumstances and yet their leaders remain focused on making significant societal and economic contributions to the Island.
“The nominees showcased exemplary standards of governance, innovation and leadership across our business and third sector communities. The awards recognise support for employees and other attributes, such as accountability and the ability to inspire a team. I also would like to extend my gratitude to all our sponsors for their support in making this event a resounding success.”
Nigel Cheesley, Country Head (Isle of Man) of sponsors Lloyds Bank International said: “The awards are a celebration of the outstanding leadership within our community and on behalf of Lloyds Bank International, I offer huge congratulations to all the winners for their achievements.”
Pictured: Left to right – Chris Gregory (Isle of Play; Sacha Horsthuis (Cycle 360); Shelley Langan-Newton (SQR); Louise Wheeler (L C Consultancy); Chris Hall (Hospice Isle of Man); Mark Emmington (Comis Hotel and Golf Resort); Werner Alberts (Capital International Bank)
