Essex issue articles
The buck stops with us as senior leaders
By Mark Fermor, Firevault.
When a cyber incident hits, responsibility for customers, colleagues and data sits with leadership.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter | Spring 26
Essex issue articles
Is it time to review your business partnerships?
By Chris Harbutt, New Energy Vehicle Solutions.
We rely on others to help our businesses run smoothly, but how often do we stop and ask whether those providers still deserve our trust?
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter | Spring 26
Spotlight
Can we trust the media?
By Oliver Rouane-Williams, ipswich.co.uk.
While trust in national outlets has collapsed to just 35%, local journalism is experiencing a remarkable renaissance.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter | Spring 26
Essex issue articles
Bringing our business community together
By Sue Wilcock, UK Director Business Magazines.
Across everything, our simple mission remains: to provide an environment that supports business leaders across the counties we operate in.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter | Spring 26
Norfolk issue articles
An inclusive strategy for building stronger teams
By Michelle Denny, Michelle Denny Recruitment Consultancy
Recruitment strategies come in all shapes and sizes, but more often than not, the focus tends to be on speed – post the role, fill the gap, move on.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Norfolk issue articles
Nurturing tomorrow’s leaders at Norwich High
By Matthew Bradshaw, Norwich High School for Girls
In an ever-evolving world, the education we provide our young people is paramount.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Norfolk issue articles
Quantifying your actions is the key to growth
By Will Gibbs, Larking Gowen
In business, strategy is often seen as the domain of vision and ambition. These are not words you typically associate with an accountant but hear me out.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Norfolk issue articles
Create direction, gain commitment, drive results
By Charlotte Bate, MAD-HR
At MAD-HR, we often say that strategy isn’t just a document, it’s a discipline. It’s a conscious and consistent approach to aligning people, purpose and performance.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Norfolk issue articles
Strategy and experience combine for a good cause
By Alex Cosham, Image Experiential
How do you communicate your value in a sector that’s notoriously hard to shout about? And how do you get people to pay attention in the first place?
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Norfolk issue articles
Is your energy broker really on your side?
By Aimee Konieczny and James Groves, Indigo Swan
At Indigo Swan, we believe in shining a light on the energy market, especially when it’s not working in favour of businesses.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Norfolk issue articles
Storytelling isn’t fluff – it’s a strategy
By James Hale, Halekorero Marketing
In business, your story isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s a strategic asset. Yet too many leaders dismiss storytelling as ‘fluffy’ or something for the marketing team to play with when they have time.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Suffolk issue articles
Access vs ownership – a new norm for resourcing
By Jane Cattermole, Bay Tree VA
In today’s fast-moving business landscape, the traditional model of owning resources is being rapidly overtaken by a more agile and cost-effective alternative.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025