The shortlisted nominees across 20 categories have been announced for the prestigious London & South East Finance Awards,
Following the success of its sister awards in the North West and West Midlands – the ceremony has now moved to the capital. The one-of-a-kind accolade not only acknowledges but celebrates the exceptional work of local financial talent.
The awards – hosted in partnership with ACCA, HSBC & CFGI – will take place on Thursday 2 November at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London and will see over 1,000 professionals gather to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the region’s business and finance community.
Tom Mullin, Director of Robert Walters London, comments:
“This years’ shortlist attests to the strength of the financial community in London & the South East. Early November will see us celebrate the hard work of a diverse range of talented individuals and teams operating in a variety of different sectors, for what promises to be an incredible night. We are honoured to be hosting awards in partnership with our esteemed sponsors; ACCA, HSBC & CFGI.”
Chelsea Shelley, Head of Membership, ACCA UK:
“With the awards ceremony not too far around the corner, we are thrilled to be announcing the promising line-up of shortlistees. The Finance Awards present us with the opportunity to celebrate the work & achievements of professionals who usually work from behind the scenes – and it is extremely exciting to be part of the launch of these awards in London & the South East. We look forward to meeting and celebrating all of the inspiring individuals and teams on the 2nd November!”
Matt Osborne, Head of Corporate Banking at HSBC comments:
“The London and South East Finance Awards offer us the chance to celebrate the pivotal role that finance teams and individuals play in ensuring businesses run smoothly – their importance is one that cannot be overstated.
“The shortlist symbolises the best and brightest talent and it couldn’t have got the first year of the awards off to a better start.”
Greg Taylor, Managing Partner at CFGI comments:
“It is great to be partnering with an awards event which truly highlights the breadth and variety of professionals powering both their local economy as well as a wealth of different industries – from Media & Publishing, Technology & Pharmaceuticals to Retail & FMCG. I look forward to raising a glass to those individuals excelling at the beginning of their careers, and to the more seasoned professionals who are channelling their expertise into creating highly successful teams.”
Finance Awards 2023 Shortlisted Nominees:
Rising Star of the Year Award (Qualified)
Sammy Veness – Wiston Estate
Jaime Miller – Kubrick Group
Josh Furness – Moto Hospitality
Nicholas Hatchell – TUI UK&I
Jodie Beeney – TUI UK&I
Elizabeth Davies – British Airways
Ben Curtis – British Airways
Kirstin Du Plessis – CBRE
Rising Star of the Year (Non/Part Qualified)
Abigail Ward – Leaman Life Sciences Limited
Paige Guiver – Matchesfashion
Chirag Davda – Sigma Pharmaceuticals
Sandra Fisher – Moto Hospitality
Kiri Wiggins – TU UK&I
Rosie Banks – TUI UK&I
Alex Travers – British Airways
Retail & FMCG Finance Team of the Year (up to £200m Turnover)
PETLAB
Milk & More
Sephora UK
Beauty Pie
The Little Car Company
Retail & FMCG Finance Team of the Year (over £200m Turnover)
Deckers Brands
River Island
COTY
Louis Vuitton
Pepco Group
Danone
Rentokil Initial PLC
Media and Publishing Finance Team of the Year
Audioboom PLC
Markettiers4DC
DDB Europe
Kantar
Unlimited
Tech & Telco Finance Team of the Year
Creative Assembly
TrustQuay Management Services LTD
EE
8X8
Wavex Technology LTD
Leisure & Hospitality Finance Team of the Year
Park Holidays
Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons
TUI UK&I – Cruise Finance Team
TUI UK&I – Sales & Marketing Finance Team
MOTO Hospitality
Shangri-La The Shard, London
British Airways
Pharma & Healthcare Finance Team of the Year
Medtronic
Sigma Pharmaceuticals
Insulet
Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult LTD
The London Clinic
Energy & Natural Resources Finance Team of the Year
Seadrill
Lightsource bp
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Team of the Year
Kubrick Group
McLaren’s
Synthomer
TUI Global Business Services
Unlimited
Kindred Education Limited
Accounts Payable Team of the Year
Kelkoo Group
Kindred Education Limited
Synthomer
Frasers Property
Senior Finance Leader of the Year (Less than £50M Turnover)
Julian Johnson – Nala Renewables
Thomas McQuade – Sofa club
Jothan Webb – The Little Car Company
Paul Esterhuizen – Urban Real Estate Partners Ltd
Marie Christine Andela – Hines
Lloyd Sequeira – Shangri-La The Shard, London
Senior Finance Leader of the Year (£50M – 200m Turnover)
Billie O’Connor – Milk & More
Martin Ma – Rayner
Richard Warren – Performance 54
Rachel Steed – Janus International Europe Ltd
Edward Guest – Unlimited
Gerard Smith – The London Clinic
Senior Finance Leader of the Year (Over £200m Turnover)
Fred Fowler – Coty UK & Ireland
Ilaria Evans – M Group Services
Sam Peacock
Simon Evans – XPO Logistics
Finance Leader of the Year (Less than £50m Turnover)
Saumil Chogle – Cipla (EU) Limited
Natalya Kluge – EEH Ventures
Savva Flouri – Wavex Technology Ltd
Lorna Murphy – Kindred Education Limited
Finance Leader of the Year (Over £50 – 200m Turnover)
Justyna Munnich – Milk & More
Cat Young – Trafalgar Entertainment Group
Tamara Chisanga – Ogilvy
Terry Tu – L.E.K Consulting
Finance Leader of the Year (Over £200m Turnover)
Prashant Nair
James Clarke – Visa
Steve Hoar – TUI UK&I
Chris Garcia – TUI UK&I
Kelly Hosier – TUI UK&I
David Sawer – Metro Bank
Sharne Drewitt-Wex – XPO Logistics
Tax & Treasury Leader of the Year
Clare Heard – ASOS
Patrick Fegaly – IHS Towers
Charlie Friend – J.P. Morgan
Dominik Scheitz – Teya
Alex Ashby – WPP
Rachel Titmuss – Wells Fargo
Shanita Mclean – The Office Group
ESG Excellence Leader of the Year
8×8
Moto Hospitality
First Quantum Minerals Limited
