IoD ambassador is named to provide a voice for the region
AN EXPERIENCED Yorkshire businessman has been appointed by the Institute of Directors (IoD) to ensure the region’s voice is heard on a national scale.
Steve Williams, who works as a non-executive director with local SMEs (small-and-medium-sized enterprises), has joined the business organisation as an ambassador.
The ambassador network comprises high-profile business leaders who represent and promote the IoD in their area.
Mr Williams has 30 years of board-level experience with companies including Lonrho and Appleyard Group. His sector expertise includes automotive, retail and media.
He said: “I specialise in helping organisations to optimise their business potential, providing an independent view in the boardroom..
“I’m looking forward to helping the IoD to inspire, connect and support individuals on their business journey.”
Natalie Sykes, regional director of the IoD in Yorkshire and the North East, said: “Steve is an experienced, well-connected business leader and a brilliant addition to our regional team as we grow our membership base and support directors with first-class events and learning.”
Other IoD ambassadors in Yorkshire include Caroline Pullich who leads Barclays Business and Corporate Bank and Wakefield businessman Hugh Taylor.
The IoD is a non-party political organisation with approximately 35,000 members in the UK and overseas.