INSPIRING DAY
INSPIRATEES
INSPIRING DAY
More pictures from the InspiraTees 2025 event at Hardwick Hall’ s Lakeside Marquee.
The Tees Business event was sponsored by the Hardwick Festival, which this year starred Scissor Sisters, Pet Shop Boys and Olly Murs. PICTURES: TOM BANKS
Michael Shakesheff
Casper Group Michael is group managing director of Middlesbrough’ s 150-year-old maritime and shipping company Casper Group and a trustee and a founding partner of fantastic local charity, the High Tide Foundation.
Tribute to Michael:“ Michael has grown Casper into one of the UK’ s leading maritime businesses but, for me, it’ s his deep commitment to the region that stands out. As a founding trustee of High Tide, his passion for creating opportunities for young people continues to make a lasting and meaningful impact.” – Mark Easby, MD, Better
Kimberley Turner
Double Eleven The 2022 Tees Businesswoman of the Year, Kimberley is CFO and commercial director of games development giant Double Eleven.
In her role, she clinched a £ 45m deal that took the Middlesbroughheadquartered business to another level three years ago, while she is a powerful voice in the region for the tech sector and promoting women in business.
Tribute to Kimberley:“ Kimberley defines the modern business leader – passionate, determined, smart and visionary, but also very committed to supporting the wider Double Eleven workforce.” – Richard Horniman, director of regeneration, Middlesbrough Council
MY TOP 3
Grant Glendinning( Etc.) |
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Jess Williams |
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Bill Scott OBE |
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Bianca Robinson |
Jessica Williams
Just Williams Jessica is the founder and MD of B Corp-registered sales and marketing agency Just Williams, which is this year celebrating its 10th anniversary. She also finds time to run the Just Williams Sales Academy.
She has also taken part in 13 marathons and ultra-runs as part of her commitment to fundraising for local and national charities.
Tribute to Jessica“ Jess is tireless, always producing innovative events, convening the right people and building capacity across organisations. She’ s 100 % values-driven, as well as a huge supporter and fundraiser for local charities.” – Grant Glendinning, CEO, Education Training Collective
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