Nottingham entrepreneur recognised by IoD

Nottingham based entrepreneur  Aaron Dicks has been named ‘Director of the Year’ at the Institute of Directors Awards.

Aaron who founded digital marketing and web development agency Impression alongside business partner Tom Craig in November 2012, received the award in recognition of his business’ success, his investment in his team and his contribution to the wider industry and region. In 2013 he took part in Growth 100 an initiative delivered by Nottingham University Business School's Haydn Green Institute to help small companies from across the city develop the skills and knowledge needed to grow their businesses.

Speaking of the award, Aaron said: "Founding and running Impression has been one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. Looking back over the past five or so years, we’ve gone from a micro startup to a multi-award winning, nationally recognised SME employing more than forty professionals across Nottingham and London, and it’s something I’m incredibly proud of.

“Of course, it’s not been without its challenges. Along the way, I’ve been sure to remain open to any help available to me, including a number of professional development initiatives such as those offered by Nottingham’s Growth 100 scheme and my participation on the Goldman Sachs Leadership Development Programme. Tom and I have always been in strong agreement that the team we build around us is our most important asset, and we’ve spent a lot of time and invested a lot in initiatives to support them and ensure that we remain at the forefront of our industry.

"I feel very humbled to have won this award and there's no way I'd be in the position I am now without the support of my co-founder Tom and all of my colleagues, so it's a thank you to them too."

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