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16/07/2025

The winner of a poll to find Teesside’s most inspiring business leader says being “honest and open” is a key to success.



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The winner of a poll to find Teesside’s most inspiring business leader says being “honest and open” is a key to success. And Dr Bill Scott OBE DL, who topped the Tees Business poll for the third time, believes bosses should also try and contribute to the community. The MD of Port Clarence-base...

15/07/2025

InspiraTees 2025 – the Tees region’s top 30 most inspiring business leaders, as voted for by their peers

8th this year is Alastair Powell, enigmatic MD of Cleveland Cable Company Ltd .

He gives vast sums to charities such as The Teesside Charity and the The Teesside Family Foundation .
And he employs hundreds of local people at his thriving Middlesbrough firm.

Teesside Charity trustee Alisdair Beveridge describes Alastair as “a mighty oak in the Teesside forest”.



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15/07/2025

A Tees tech firm has been praised for bringing a businessman “back from rock bottom” after salvaging an app he’d raided his savings to develop. 📈📈

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A Tees tech firm has been praised for bringing a businessman “back from rock bottom” after salvaging an app he’d raided his savings to develop. Mi-Box Live creator Christopher Withers invested thousands on a new app for his award-winning interactive maths game. However, after being “let down...

15/07/2025

InspiraTees 2025 – the Tees region’s top 30 most inspiring business leaders, as voted for by their peers

In 7th this year is former Tees Businesswoman of the Year Sharon Lane, MD of Tees Components .

Paying tribute, Bill Scott OBE describes Sharon as “dedicated and passionate about apprenticeships and her workforce”.
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15/07/2025

A female-led recruitment agency says it’s proud to inspire the next generation as sponsors of this year’s Tees Businesswomen Awards. ♀️🏆
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A female-led recruitment agency says it’s proud to inspire the next generation as sponsors of this year’s Tees Businesswomen Awards. Held in association with Middlesbrough College for an eighth successive year, the Tees Businesswomen Awards take place at Hardwick Hall on the evening of Thursday,...

14/07/2025

InspiraTees 2025 – the Tees region’s top 30 most inspiring business leaders, as voted for by their peers

6th place goes to PD Ports CEO Frans Calje OBE.
He’s a leading and respected voice for business across the Tees region – with Melissa Coutts paying tribute to his “honesty, frankness and good humour”.



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14/07/2025

Steps to ensure exciting new development in Thornaby to bring about transformational change will be considered by councillors this week. 🏢

Steps to ensure exciting new development in Thornaby to bring about transformational change will be considered by councillors this week. It has been a long-held ambition of the Thornaby Town Deal Board to demolish the empty Golden Eagle building and create opportunities for the site. On Thursday, Ju...

14/07/2025

InspiraTees 2025 – the Tees region’s top 30 most inspiring business leaders, as voted for by their peers

In 5th, Tees Businesswoman of the Year Danielle Croce, commercial director of health & safety tech firm Intasite
Paying tribute to her, tech entrepreneur Lisa Gosnay described her as “purpose-driven, grounded in her values and unapologetically authentic”.



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14/07/2025

Inspirational bosses have been reflecting on what makes Teesside such a good place to be a business leader. 📈📈

Inspirational bosses have been reflecting on what makes Teesside such a good place to be a business leader. Some of the Tees Valley’s shining business lights attended InspiraTees – the 10th annual Tees Business poll to find our region’s most inspiring business leaders. On a roasting hot July d...

13/07/2025

InspiraTees 2025 – the Tees region’s top 30 most inspiring business leaders, as voted for by their peers

In 4th, Boro owner and chairman Steve Gibson OBE!

Along with business partner Mike O’Neill, he co-owns a group of businesses that includes Bulkhaul and Rockliffe Hall – but his name will be forever associated for his immense backing for more than 30 years of the mighty Boro.

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13/07/2025

One of Middlesbrough’s most vibrant and popular cultural celebrations, the annual Sikh Nagar Kirtan event, will be drawing in the crowds at the weekend. 🪯🪯

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One of Middlesbrough’s most vibrant and popular cultural celebrations, the annual Sikh Nagar Kirtan event, will be drawing in the crowds at the weekend. The Sikh Nagar Kirtan returns to Centre Square on Sunday (July 13) with a celebration of the Sikh faith, community and unity. A colourful and wel...

12/07/2025

InspiraTees 2025 – the Tees region’s top 30 most inspiring business leaders, as voted for by their peers

In third place is Gary Dawson, chair of AV Dawson Limited and Port of Middlesbrough.

Described by Zoe Lewis as someone who “optimises leadership”.

Congratulations, Gary!

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