The winners of the 2010 London and the South East Director of the Year Award were announced at a glittering Gala Awards Dinner held at the impressive Landmark Hotel in London.

Over 320 finalists and guests attended the sell-out evening where they were entertained by Andrew Neil who gave a detailed view of the economy and outlined the continuing challenges and burdens facing business leaders in the UK – very much the people who were in the room with him.

With anticipation mounting, the evening, now hosted by Channel 5 Newsreader Emma Crosby, moved to what everyone was there for - the introduction of the finalists in each category via a short film followed by the announcement of the Winners.

With thanks our panel of fifteen Judges, and congratulations to all the finalists, the winners were announced as follows:

Chairman's Award

Photo Winner Finalist Finalist
Lesley Cowley, OBE Alice Maynard Ed Tytherleigh
Cheif Executive Officer Chair Director
Nominet Scope SPEAR


Director of the Year – New Business

Photo Winner Finalist Finalist
Stephen Boobyer Dominic Colbeck Steve Gargett
Managing Director Director Director
World of Books Ltd Dodo Juice Ltd Glazing Protection
Systems Ltd

International Director of the Year - Up to £24.99m turnover

Photo Winner Finalist Finalist
Kevin Kneebone Mike King Christina Wood
Managing Director Managing Director Managing Director
BACTEC International Ltd Vikoma Ltd Confoco International Ltd


International Director of the Year - Over £25m turnover

Photo Winner Finalist Finalist
Roger Clark Steve Barber Terry Sweeney
Chairman Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
Beck Interiors Ltd and
Beck Group Ltd
Xyratex Technology Ltd RM Education

Director of the Year - Up to £4.99m turnover

Photo Winner Finalist Finalist
Bob Urie Steve Martin Zoe Raven
Chairman Managing Director Managing Director
Mediplus Ltd Xmo Strata Ltd Acorn Childcare Ltd


Director of the Year - £5m to £24.99m turnover

Photo Winner Finalist Finalist
Nicky Pearson Stephen Boobyer Christina Wood
Managing Director Managing Director Managing Director
The Beauty Works Ltd World of Books Ltd Confoco International Ltd


Director of the Year - £25m to £99.99m turnover

Photo Winner Finalist Finalist
Christopher Crombie Alastair Bell Roger Clark
Ex Chief Executive Officer Managing Director Chairman
Hobbycraft Group Ltd Bell Microsystems Ltd Beck Interiors Ltd and
Beck Group Ltd

Director of the Year - Over £100m turnover

Photo Winner Finalist Finalist
Terry Sweeney Steve Barber Antoine Ligtvoet
Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
RM Education Xyratex Technology Ltd Colt Group Ltd