MEET THE JUDGING PANEL
COLIN LING
Colin is CEO at Chinese Wellbeing, a community charity
rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Colin has
a wide range of business experience including commercial
bank lending and Head of Enterprise Development at
Business Link North West delivering Objective One projects.
THE FINALISTS
- WIRRAL LIFE
AWARDS 2019
JUSTINE MCLAUGHLIN
Justine is a bundle of creative energy with an innovative view
of the world. Founder of Revolution Four, she has applied
her skills, passion & determination to a growing portfolio of
businesses. She brings a vibrant can-do attitude to everything
she does; work, travel & play.
BUSINESS:
Sponsored by Wirral Chamber of Commerce
PAUL THOMPSON
Paul is the founder of Westminster Associates and has over
22 years of experience in the field of organisational and
people development at both a strategic and operational level.
This experience spans a wide range of industries in both the
public and private sectors.
LYNNE HAMILTON
Having lived and worked in Wirral for most of her life, Lynne
started her working life in the Airline industry and moved to
Australia. She returned to Wirral as an English teacher, before
entering the charity sector for over 20 years. She now works
independently as a venue and events consultant.
NIGEL LAWRENCE
Born and raised on the Wirral, Nigel is a barrister based in
Liverpool Chambers. He is involved in many big, complex,
important and high profile cases around the whole of the
country. He was also, for some seven years, the Chair of the
local governing board of Birkenhead High School Academy.
PAUL ASKEW
Paul is Chef Patron of The Art School Restaurant & Cellars.
He is also joint-chair of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts,
Liverpool Hospitality Association and is chairman of Wirral
Visitor Economy Board, in addition to being an ambassador
for Bordeaux Wines, Estrella and Attilus Caviar.
NIK ELLIS
Nik is an unorthodox entrepreneur, starting his first company
in 2000 & has since diversified into several industries. He
cites effective technology blended with creative, motivated
& imaginative humans as the key to success. When not
travelling, he loves mountain-biking around the Wirral with
his dogs.
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