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We’ re proud to stand alongside the Tees Business community
GUEST FOREWORD by Lee Elgie
Managing director, Gallagher Teesside
HIGHLIGHTS
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THE ALT KEY TO SUCCESS Cover feature: Imran Anwar, CEO of Middlesbrough-based Alt Labs, on his path to becoming Tees Business Leader of the Year
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GROWING GREEN How Wilton Centre development will have positive impact on planet
At a time when businesses across Teesside and the North-East are navigating both new opportunities and persistent challenges, it’ s never been more important to stay connected, informed and protected. At Gallagher, one area we’ re seeing increasing concern around is underinsurance – many businesses simply aren’ t covered as comprehensively as they think. At the same time, the growing risk of cyber-attacks continues to put pressure on business resilience.
As a company with a strong local presence, we’ re proud to stand alongside Teesside’ s business community. Our team understands the unique challenges faced by companies in this region because we live and work here too.
But what truly sets us apart is our belief in people – whether that’ s our clients, our colleagues or the incredible local charities we support. You can read more on this in our article, Investing in Teesside, on page 105 of this issue of Tees Business.
We’ re invested in this region’ s future and committed to helping its businesses thrive.
I know Tees Business has a similar ethos to ours with its own commitment to our region and its ongoing campaign of“ Talking Up Teesside”. Typical of that are their inspiring Tees Business
Awards – with the highlights of the 2025 event featuring in this issue.
And with Middlesbrough named the fastest-growing tech hub outside London, it’ s fitting that another of our region’ s tech leaders, Alt Labs CEO Imran Anwar, is the focus of the front cover feature on the back of being crowned Tees Business Leader of the Year.
With news of exciting developments such as PD Ports’ Offshore Wind Gateway and Pioneer Group’ s Wilton Centre freeport plans, it’ s another issue of Tees Business that makes for an uplifting read despite the ongoing challenges.
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10,000 PROJECTS AND COUNTING Teesside’ s proud industrial heritage is alive and well with BC & T Consultants
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TEES BUSINESS AWARDS 2025
Solely dedicated to talking up business in the Tees region, Tees Business exists to build, foster and inspire a vibrant and supportive business community in the Tees region.
We support businesses and organisations across the region through our leading range of publications and events.
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