The Top 30 Under 30 programme has once again shone the spotlight on an incredible group of people from a diverse range of businesses and roles. We are proud that our inclusive programme brings world class training and development to local businesses of all sizes and their people.
Congratulations to all our winners. If you want to be involved in next year’s programme, as a nominee, nominating business, sponsor or partner hit the link to register your interest.
Hull & Humber Winners 2023

Amber Needler
"Amber is focused, driven and professional. Her communication skills are second to none and the scheme has really helped her bring that on and develop her confidence. The world is her oyster."
Colin Dring, Humberside Police

Ashleigh Davidson
"Ashleigh is passionate and cares deeply about what she does. Her innovative ideas bring out the best in her team as she pushes them, not just in their job roles but as human beings."
Rob Medcalf, Ansell

Ben Smith
"Ben has the perfect combination of being a genuinely nice guy with great character along with being hardworking and passionate about his role. He goes from strength to strength each year and is well-known all the way up to the CEO."
Robin Barmby, ERYC

Callan Cartledge
"Callan embodies a lot of the characteristics we look for in our up-and-comers. He is full of energy and his work goes above and beyond expectations. He is a true role model in the group."
Joe Kitchen, Siemens Gamesa

Charlotte Beecroft
"Charlotte is great. I love having her on my team as she brings such a positive energy and a great vibe. She is consistently awesome and is thriving on the LEAP Programme."
Nicola Ollett, MKM Building Supplies

Charley Seward
"Charley continues to use her strategic understanding, business acumen and passion for people to influence beyond her role. As chair of the Arco employee forum she ensures that the employee voice is used to influence business decisions."
Helen Wood, Arco

Chloe Greaves
"Chloe is fun, bubbly and a joy to work with. She has lots of talent that needs to be shared with upcoming designers, and we know she has it in her to be a leader and make a difference in the business."
Kate Waites, Giacom

Chris Boon
"Chris leads by example and is looked on as a role model as he shows exemplary behaviours. Seeing him flourish has been great, and we will always be here to support him."
Martin Corcoran, Summit

Fiona Downie
"Going above and beyond on a daily basis, Fiona is our go-to-girl and everyone in the business respects her. Her calm, collected approach means she has everyone’s trust and we hope she is with us for a long time to come."
Natalie Downie, Forward & Thinking

Holly Goodwin
"Holly goes above and beyond in her role. We already saw a huge benefit from her daily performance but the sessions have enhanced her skills and we as a business will continue to support her."
James McIntosh, CATCH UK

Jarrod Teanby
"Jarrod is easy to work with, he stands out in the management team as he is methodical, supportive and collaborative. He has really grown in his role and we can certainly see him going all the way!"
Rachel Hopton, OSI

Jessie Milburn
"Jessie is unique in her field of design as she has great creative ability as well as being able to problem solve and be methodical. She stands out as an individual and as for her future – the world is her oyster."
Mark Winn, Swift

Joe Donkin
"Joe has impressed us with the growth he has made in his role and the atmosphere he creates in the wider team. He is great to work with and we see him continuing in his career far beyond where he is now."
Mark Boothby, Sewell Construction

Joel Joseph
"Joel is way beyond his years and his work ethic is amazing. He strives to do better and achieve what we know he will do as the training he applies from the Top 30 shines through."
Suzanne Turner, Rocal

Jon Donoghue
"Jon is the best employee and a pleasure to work with. As a wellbeing officer, he is there as a point of contact for those struggling and proactively reaches out to support teammates which is an enviable trait."
Ashley Baldwin, Giacom

Katherine Sharpe
"Katherine is the personification of keeping calm under pressure and is looked up to as a leader. Her natural talent along with the skills and confidence brought on by the Top 30 means she has a big future."
Sandra Tranmer, University of Hull Library

Katie Blyth
"Katie shares what she learns and leads by example. She is resilient and mature which rubs off on her team as she keeps morale high with her infectious enthusiasm. I see her consistently developing and managing her skills."
Tim Eagle, Wescot

Libby Kerman
"Libby has the passion and commitment to learn and develop herself in her role. Her confidence has grown dramatically following the LEAP sessions and she is really developing as a person and a manager in our organisation."
Sophie Gibbs, Lincolnshire Housing Partnership

Lizzie Thirkettle
"Lizzie is a committed, motivated, young professional. Her confidence has grown since being on the LEAP Programme and her ascent through roles in the management team demonstrates how capable she is."
Claire Hinton, Ideal Heating

Louise Watkinson
"Louise strives to do more every day. She brings the energy and creates a great culture around her. She has really challenged herself on the LEAP Programme and used every session to develop herself."
Matt Gibson, Sauce Consultants Ltd

Matthew Gilbert
"There’s so much more to Matt than being good at his job – he is incredibly personable as he listens, cares and develops his team. He has enormous potential and is committed to succeeding."
Gary Botterill, KCOM

Mia Jones
"Mia is one of the most capable people I have ever met. She is a force of nature and has a confidence that goes beyond her years. I fully expect her to go on to become a Chief Executive in the future."
David Hudson, OPCC

Natalia Rudd
"Natalia is a great team member, her fresh approach contributes greatly to her surrounding team and we can see her grow in confidence day to day as she implements the tools learnt on the LEAP programme."
David Donkin, Wykeland

Rob Cunningham
"Rob is always positive and finds solutions in a crisis. His key strength is customer service which he delivers to our internal staff who also think he is brilliant. I can certainly see him being a future leader in the business."
Lee Eskriett, rradar

Robbie Hunt
"Robbie is a talented and driven young individual. He stands out for his contribution to the business and we see him progressing from here on a continual basis - Robbie’s future is a bright one."
Paula Cox, Advanced Plastics

Sam Moor
"Sam brings enthusiasm, energy and care to every client she works with and pushes herself to grow her knowledge. LEAP has been brilliant for developing her leadership skills and we’re excited to see how she puts these into action."
Emily Proctor, Green Ginger Digital

Sophie Lee
"Although quietly understated, Sophie has the ability to communicate clearly across the business. Her growth mindset really sets her apart and she was the obvious candidate for the Top 30 from the start."
Tim Wigglesworth, Shared Agenda

Thomas Elliott
"Tom gets the best out of people with his approachable and personable manner. He is a great communicator across the board and in time could certainly progress to director level."
John Loose, Trenton Motors

Vicky Smith
"Vicky has flown in her career, progressing quickly and becoming integral in everything we do in our digital projects. She has applied her learnings from the sessions to her role and set an example to others in the business."
Dan Murphy, Bluestorm

Will Jones
"Will has got so much talent. He leads by example and optimises client services. He engages and puts himself out there which is a breath of fresh air. He embraces being a leader all whilst having humility."
Richard Tuplin, Towergate Insurance