Director of the Year
Alfie Cheyne, chief executive of Aberdeenshire based deck machinery specialists ACE Winches, has been announced Global Director of the Year 2012 by the Institute of Directors at the UK Finals.
The prestigious awards ceremony took place in October at the Lancaster Hotel in Hyde Park, London, celebrating the best in UK business.
Winners from the regional IoD Director of the Year Awards 2012 were eligible to apply for the UK finals. Entrants had to be able to show that a minimum of 25% of the company’s turnover comes from overseas sales and a committment to continued growth in the international business arena.
The aim of the awards is to raise awareness amongst IoD members, the wider business community and the public of the significant contribution business leaders can make to society and to economic prosperity.
Mr Cheyne said, “Once again, ACE has been recognised for its export achievements and although the award is handed to me, I really do feel that I am accepting it on behalf of everyone who works so hard to make the business a success.”
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