Julie A Kenny CBE DL, Chair and Chief Executive of alarm product manufacturer Pyronix Limited was further recognised for her business achievements when she was acclaimed as the Private Business Woman of the Year at the Private Business Awards 2014 held at The Guildhall in London.
The awards, sponsored by PwC in association with HSBC Private Bank, Numis and Ford Sinclair, recognise the most successful companies and individuals in the private sector.
Pictured, left to right: Naga Munchetty, awards presenter; Etienne Bottari, Head of Corporate Finance, Numis; Ruby Parmar, Partner, PwC, Head of Private Business (Tax); Julie Kenny, Secure Holdings Ltd (winner); Stephanie Hyde, Head of Regions and Executive Board Member, PwC; and Charlie Hoffman, Managing Director, HSBC Private Bank (UK) Ltd.
Charlie Hoffman, a member of the voting panel, said: “We are delighted with the calibre of participants in this year’s Private Business Awards. Once again, there is strong competition across all categories and the candidates demonstrate immense talent and contribution to the private business sector in the UK. The award that really stood out for me was the Private Business Woman of the Year Award whose entrants were outstanding, having achieved so much both within their own businesses and also in their contribution to the wider community.”
Julie said of the award: “I am absolutely thrilled to win this award, especially being up against such strong competition from pioneering and inspiring women at the forefront of their respective industries. Being recognised by the private business community in this way for the work I do at Pyronix and also in the wider community is something that I greatly appreciate.”
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