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A special update about our September event - new speaker announced
“The best failures to learn from are someone else’s”
We’re delighted to announce that internationally recognised leadership expert, author and Global Gurus Top 10 Leadership Thinker, Gordon Tredgold, will now be joining us as our keynote speaker at our Essex Director magazine business event on September 15th.
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The latest news and blogs from UK Director Magazines
New partner joins Ellisons in Norwich
August 18, 2026
TV winners launch Norfolk fundraising event
August 17, 2026
Key hires boost client services at Affinia
August 13, 2026
ECF welcomes new Director of Programmes and Partnerships
August 6, 2026
Ensors marks two years in Norwich with sustained growth
July 20, 2026
Blog: Why professional imagery elevates your brand
September 11, 2026
Blog: transferable skills: from university project to industry
September 9, 2026
Ensors adopts Azets brand following acquisition
September 1, 2026
Blog: 4 unexpected industries for your graduate career
September 1, 2026
Magazines
Events
Podcasts
Articles
Learning how to become a good business leader
September 8, 2026
When seeing and hearing are no longer believing
September 8, 2026
Designing a workplace that evolves with you
September 8, 2026
Lead Interview: Mario Garcia
September 8, 2026
Why good leadership starts with listening
September 8, 2026
Events
Everything we do speaks to the personality behind the business, and this includes our events, which are only open to business owners, directors, partners and senior decision makers. We host events in Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex, providing opportunities to network with like-minded people and learn from our peers in an educational environment.
How to grow your own unicorn:
An audience with Paul Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Halo
Following the news that Halo is relocating its global HQ to the Grade I listed Willis Building in Ipswich, why not find out more about the man behind the move? We were incredibly grateful to welcome Paul Hamilton, CEO and Co-Founder, as our guest at our ‘Audience with…’ event in December. Paul generously shared his story and insights, and you can now watch our conversation
Dig deeper, grow bigger
An audience with Guy and Jake Nicholls, Tru7 Group
How does a family business change across the generations and what is the best way to navigate succession? And what ingredients are key to making a multi-million-pound business? UK Director Magazines was proud to host a Suffolk Director event at The Mix in Stowmarket, where we explored all those questions and more.
Magazines
As a friend of business owners, directors and partners, UK Director business magazines have one very simple aim, to deliver insightful content that helps support senior decision makers of businesses across the counties we operate in. Whether that is through content that shares experiences and knowledge, gives tips and advice, or talks about the latest news and issues, our style of language avoids the jargon and acronyms and ensures our articles are presented in a concise and easy way to read.
Business Club
Trusted by business leaders across Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk.
This isn’t networking, this is a private peer group for business owners, directors and senior decision makers across Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex, who want better decisions, better connections and better growth.”
Digital
Listen to or watch our latest podcasts and videos where we talk candidly with local business leaders, providing a space where you can listen, learn and laugh as we really get to know how our guests tick
Episode 13 | How a CRM can revolutionise your business | Matt Freestone, Unmatched
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Affinia, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker talk to Matt Freestone, founder & MD of Unmatched.
Matt talks about how a CRM can revolutionise your business. He reflects on his early career as a 26 year old in charge of a £2.5 million marketing budget and how he now helps clients build £25k a month extra revenue. Matt offers practical insights that will resonate with business owners, directors, and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.
Episode 12 | Sue Wilcock, Rob Thacker, Callum Howard: Reflections
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Affinia, host and Managing Editor of UK Director Magazines, Sue Wilcock, and co-host Rob Thacker, CEO of Sona Insurance, are joined by podcast producer Callum Howard, co-founder of Limitless Film and Media.
This episode is a recap of our most recent episodes where we chat about the common threads coming up in our conversations around running a business and reflect on the lessons we’ve learned. We also take a trip down memory lane, chatting about music memories and recalling the most impactful advertising campaigns of our youth, and how things have changed from then to now.
Episode 11 | Mark Hart & Bob Steward, Barnes Construction
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Affinia, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker talk to Bob Steward & Mark Hart, Joint Managing Directors of Barnes Construction.
This is a fascinating insight into how two experienced operators share the responsibility of running a business as joint MDs. Bob and Mark are two very different people, but they have built a thriving partnership. We take a trip down memory lane, and they share their secrets to keeping the friendship alive both personally and professionally.
Episode 10 | Simon Bennett, VINTTRO
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Affinia, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker talk to Simon Bennett, CEO of VINTTRO.
Simon always brings a fantastic energy, and this episode is no different. We delve into his lifelong insomnia, building a successful lifestyle insurance business on just four hours of sleep, how he uses music as a creative outlet, and how his early career formed the foundation for how he runs his business today.
Blog: Why professional imagery elevates your brand
September 11, 2026
Your company’s visual identity speaks volumes long before anyone reads a single word on your website. In today’s digital world, the images you choose to represent your brand aren’t just pretty pictures; they’re a crucial part of how you communicate.
Blog: transferable skills: from university project to industry
September 9, 2026
The final project submitted at university holds more value than just the mark it earned. Those long nights in the library and intense group debates weren’t just about passing a module; they were a training ground for the professional world.
Ensors adopts Azets brand following acquisition
September 1, 2026
Ensors has today (Tuesday 1st September) officially become Azets, completing the integration of the East Anglian accountancy and business advisory firm following its acquisition by Azets last year.
Blog: 4 unexpected industries for your graduate career
September 1, 2026
Many people currently at university or in graduate school think they know how their lives are going to turn out, but reality often has different plans. A mixture of chaos, luck, and opportunities can completely change your trajectory and ultimately mean you wind up in a field you never expected.
Award-winning IT firm expands with move to larger Suffolk headquarters
August 25, 2026
Award-winning IT and telecoms provider ICS has relocated to a larger headquarters in Suffolk as the business continues its growth across the East of England.
New partner joins Ellisons in Norwich
August 18, 2026
Ellisons has appointed Robert Tiffen as a partner in its dispute resolution team, further strengthening its long-term investment in Norfolk. Based in Norwich, Robert is a specialist in commercial litigation, contentious probate and franchising.
TV winners launch Norfolk fundraising event
August 17, 2026
At a special sponsors and teams launch event, winners of the BBC’s Race Across the World 2025, Caroline and Tom Bridge, have inspired Norfolk’s intrepid business explorers with their own remarkable stories of their adventures.
Key hires boost client services at Affinia
August 13, 2026
Affinia, the UK’s largest purpose-built, purpose-led, accountancy and advisory firm, has announced four senior appointments as it continues to expand the specialist support available to clients across London, the Midlands, East Anglia and South East England.
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