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‑Gas has been awarded
‘Employer of the Year’ at the UK’s
Business Leader Awards 2018.
The award recognises organisations that
have created stimulating and encouraging
work environments and are committed to
supporting employees, resulting in a well-
motivated and integrated workforce.
“This award is a testament to the hard
work and dedication of each member of
our team across the world; our people,
culture, values, and commitment to health
and safety make A‑Gas truly unique and
we are very proud to have this recognised
at such a prestigious event,” comments
Ian Podmore, group chief operating officer
at A‑Gas. “Congratulations to every
member of our team; this wouldn’t have
been possible without your unwavering
dedication. Together we can!”
This year, A‑Gas celebrates its 25th year in
business. The company began as a small
14
team of experts based in
the UK and now stands
as a global market
leader with over 600
employees worldwide.
The awards,
hosted by Business
Leader magazine,
welcomed over 600
CEOs, entrepreneurs,
and business leaders
to celebrate the
achievements of
organisations in the South
West, UK, at the end of
last year.
The awards were
open to businesses
across the region and judged by an
independent panel of experts who spent
several weeks assessing entries and visiting
businesses.
A-Gas named
employer of the year
Over 200 award entries were received in
2018 — a record number — and judges
commented that the calibre of entries was
incredibly high. CLA
www.coldlinkafrica.co.za
Business Leader Awards’ host entertainer
Russell Kane (left) with the winning A-Gas
team, second from left: Ruth Boxall, Lucy
Excell, Lee Burman, Leanne Bridges, Ollie
Goodchild, and Warren Asbury.
COLD LINK AFRICA • March/April 2019