I am very pleased to hear that I have been shortlisted for Business Leader of the Year in Alternative Finance award held during Credit Week. These are always interesting awards reflecting credit leadership across a range of sectors.

Organised by Credit Strategy every year we watch our members do well across the sectors. Every year we post our congratulations to others in the days after.

It was a pleasant surprise when asked if I was happy for my name to go forward and to be a finalist is just the cherry on top.

It is all about the great team at the CCTA.

Up against some great other leaders, we are so happy that we have received this recognition.

This seems like a good opportunity to say how I work with a great team that keeps the CCTA moving. Our small team are specialists in their function areas – across policy, membership and communication. Campaigning hard for our members, providing our members with advice and building a network of lenders, brokers and associates.

More than that, the team are willing and able to step in and help each other.

Of course, the CCTA would be nothing without volunteers who serve on our Council, giving up their time to help direct the organisation.

We are also helped by a small band of members who take part in our discussions. They are willing to share their experiences and insights.

It is that knowledge and experience that allows us to bring focus to our work.

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We will continue to be strong advocates for alternative lenders; be a source of insight and facilitators of a network of lenders and associates.

My congratulations to everyone else nominated for The Leadership Awards, taking place on 16 March 2023, as part of Credit Week.