30 UNDER 30
Chloë Clover , 28
CREATIVE DIRECTOR , WANDER FILMS
Chloë is the super-energetic face of Wander Films , crowned Rising Star in the inaugural Tees Tech Awards and also voted among the top 30 most inspiring local business leaders by Tees Business readers . With partner Lou Tonner , she started her business in Australia and moved back to the Tees region in 2018 with a vision to change the way companies promote themselves online . She ’ s since won multiple awards and took Wander from a team of two to nine , while winning contracts with names such as Teesside University , Tomahawk Steakhouse , Hampton by Hilton – and Tees Business . She is a finalist in the Institute of Directors ’ 2020 Director of the Year Awards .
Jordan Holland , 29
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER , KRAKEN IM
Jordan is chief technology officer and co-founder of Middlesbroughbased software specialists Kraken IM , winner of the Small Business category in the inaugural Tees Tech Awards . He masterminded and built the tech that underpins Kraken ’ s platform . The technology he built has been responsible for helping Kraken gain global clients , investment and recognition . His use of blockchain technology has has garnered interest from the engineering and defence sector - and even GCHQ .
Emily Robertson , 26
SOLICITOR , JACKSONS LAW FIRM
Since qualifying as a private client solicitor in March 2019 , Emily has impressed more experienced colleagues . Enthusiastic and adaptable , she has
a natural rapport with clients , displays impressive technical legal ability and is now completing a STEP qualification . A particular strength of Emily ’ s is speaking at events while she plays a key role in Jacksons Law ’ s works experience programme , attending career fairs to promote careers in law .
Amy Owens , 29
GENERAL MANAGER , BAKER STREET KITCHEN
Four years ago , Amy was making sandwiches and waiting on customers in the Middlesbrough restaurant . Since switching from the kitchen to front of house three years ago , she has been a massive hit with customers and her employers . Promotion to supervisor was followed in the summer of 2020 by being appointed general manager when owner Simon Fletcher started to focus on his new venture at Pinchinthorpe Hall . Impressed Simon tips Amy for an exciting career , such is her “ natural flare ” for business , finances and products .
Lliam Casey , 21
CEO , PHAVOUR
Described by DigitalCity ’ s David Dixon as “ the most outstanding young person I have ever had the pleasure to work with ”, Lliam was just 17 when he jumped on a plane to Malaysia to become a software developer . Contacts the talented app developer made out there helped him start and invested in his own Hartlepool-based tech business , Phavour , providing a mobile app connecting students with work opportunities . Tipped by David Dixon to become one of the Tees region ’ s leading businesspeople in years to come .
David Morgan , 19
APPRENTICE ENGINEER , PD PORTS
David was highly commended as Learner of the Year at the ECITB Training and Development Awards in 2019 after securing a job with PD Ports just weeks into his course . He is studying for a Level 3 BTEC in Engineering with PD Ports . Passionate about the logistics sector , he is tipped to play a key role in the future of the firm .
Kassi Emadi , 27
MANAGING DIRECTOR , KSE COSMETICS
Northumbria University graduate Kassi left a PR role in London to move back to Middlesbrough and start up KSE Cosmetics , trading as nuddy , an independent cult body and haircare brand . Founded in 2018 , initially from her parents ’ garage , nuddy ’ s mission to make soap bars cool again has grown to become a cult brand in the indie beauty / personal care sector . She developed the brand to promote conscious consumerism and reduce the amount of wasteful plastic used in bathrooms .
Emma Oakes , 28
TRAINEE SOLICITOR , CPI
Since joining CPI as a legal secretary in 2017 , Emma has excelled in dealing with a range of complex agreements and high workload while training to be a solicitor – passing all university exams with distinction . She developed CPI ’ s new contract system , rolling it out to the business and introducing DocuSign to enable electronic signatures during the pandemic .
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