Accrol Papers leader crowned director of the year

IoD North West has named Majid Hussain, of Accrol Papers, as overall director of the year.

It is the second consecutive year that a Blackburn firm has won the top honour, after Graham & Brown’s Ian Brown earned last year’s honour.

Majid, who also won the award for family businesses, said: “There are so many great business leaders here that to be given this award is a great honour. It's not just my immediate family, but the family of 250 at Accrol who are all part of this success.”

“Congratulations to all of the winners and those shortlisted, who have demonstrated this year that, despite a challenging economy, they have the drive and the commitment to push their organisations forward and really raise the bar for business in the North West.”

Director of The Year for a Large CompanySteve Parfett - AG Parfett & Sons (Stockport)

Director of The Year for Corporate ResponsibilityChris Lamont - Lamont Pridmore (Cumbria)

Non Executive Director of The YearClare Briegal - Warrington & Halton Hospitals NHS Trust (Cheshire)

Young Director of The YearColin Stevens - Better Bathrooms (Leigh)

Weightmans Award for InnovationDavid Hymers – Totalpost Services PLC (Alston, Cumbria)Overall Director of the YearMajid Hussain - Accrol Papers (Blackburn)