By Simon Martin, Ensors, part of Azets
The East of England has rarely been a market for dramatic deal cycles. But while it does not surge with the intensity of other areas in the boom years, nor does it retreat as sharply when sentiment turns. Instead, M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) here follows a steady pattern.
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring| Summer 26
By Juliette John, Aesthetic Laser Skin Wellness Clinic
In a world where our professional and personal lives unfold on screens – whether in virtual meetings, filmed podcasts or on the wider social media platforms – how confident we are about our appearance, can shape how comfortable we feel on camera and how the world perceives us.
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring| Summer 26
By Chris Harbutt, New Energy Vehicle Solutions
Most businesses don’t begin with a strategy or plan. They begin with a thought. Often a quiet one that just keeps getting louder – a sense that something could be done better: a product improved, a service delivered differently, an experience made more enjoyable, or a problem solved in a way that hasn’t been tried yet.
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring| Summer 26
By Mario Garcia, Achilleus Security
When people talk about spirit in business, it is easy to imagine something motivational or abstract.
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring | Summer 26
By Paul Spires, Sound Financial Planning
In business, strategy and numbers matter, but they’re not what make a company thrive.
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring| Summer 26
Managing Director, Carbon Numbers
Our lead interview in the Spirit issue of Essex Director business magazine is Caroline Fright
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring | Summer 26
Co-Founder, Firevault
Mark talks to us about how he spends his leisure time and where he would go if he could time travel.
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring | Summer 26
By Vanessa Pedder, TechWyse Limited
When I first sat down last December, with a blank page and the idea of running a cyber security event for Essex businesses, I knew only a few things: I’d need help, I’d have to delegate some day to day responsibilities, I needed to build my confidence – and the venue had to serve hot breakfast rolls!
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring | Summer 26
By Nicholas Pandolfi, Panda Studios
If you had asked me during my early cinematography training where I’d be today, I would have described a life behind the lens. But a career is rarely a straight line; it is often the response to a firm shove in the back!
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring | Summer 26
By Mario Garcia, Achilleus Security.
We ensure our clients’ events, premises, customers and reputations are protected, and throughout what we do, the most important thing is trust.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter | Spring 26
Caroline Fright, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Essex-based energy performance company Carbon Numbers, is celebrating two national awards.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter | Spring 26
By Andrew Fernandes, Ellisons Solicitors.
Our aim is to build trust, support clients and remain firmly in their corner for years to come. This latest move is a clear commitment to that objective.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter | Spring 26
