INSPIRATEES

Full results of the 10th annual Tees Business poll of the region’ s businesspeople to reveal the InspiraTees – the region’ s most inspiring business leaders, as voted by their peers.

Bill Scott OBE DL

Wilton Group

( 1st last year)

But Wilton Group, on the north bank of the River Tees alongside the Transporter Bridge, is now massively on the up, delivering hugely significant contracts for the Ministry of Defence.

Bill is also a trustee and long-term supporter of The Teesside Charity, represents King Charles in the region as a deputy lieutenant and mentors a number of local business owners too.

Revealing the traits he thinks a good boss should have, he told Tees Business:“ An inspiring leader must have honesty and an open relationship with their peers and staff.

“ But it’ s not all about work – it’ s about what you do outside of work, too. So, community is really important. A lot of people work hard and run a good company, but they could also use that talent to do something meaningful.

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“ Genuinely, the thing I enjoy doing most is helping other people.”

But he revealed his relationship with his colleagues allows him the time to do those“ extras”.

He explained:“ At work, I have a brilliant team that is empowered to do what they have to do. I’ m not wanting to get involved and disrupt what they’ re doing – I let them get on with it.

“ But I’ m a‘ doer’ – I can’ t sit still. I must be doing something.”

Tributes to Bill:“ From my early days in Teesside, Bill has always made time to give back. Driven by passion, determination and a genuine desire to make the region better, always with a smile.” – Dom Lusardi, tech entrepreneur & Tees Tech Ambassador 2020

“ Bill is a passionate advocate for skills development and a tireless champion of the region. His unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and supporting local growth has been second to none. Beyond his professional achievements, Bill is widely respected as a genuinely kind and down-to-earth individual, making a lasting impact not just through his work, but through his character.” – Jason Faulkner, deputy chief executive, Education Training Collective

“ Bill is a true advocate and ambassador for Teesside. He genuinely cares about individuals and the region. He is always willing to give up his time to support others, which is impressive and inspiring, considering he also has a business to run!” – Gary Potts, vice-principal, Middlesbrough College

“ Bill is one of the most generous, genuine and all-round good guys I’ ve ever had the pleasure to meet. He is a huge inspiration to many.” – Emily Bentley, head of marketing and business development, Jacksons

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