Entry Criteria
The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders celebrates the Founders, CEO and Managing Directors behind the businesses driving the UK economy forward.
Judges will decide on The Top 50 and The Ones to Watch – those leaders set for great things – and will decide on category award winners.
Please note that there is no cost to be involved at any part of the process or attend the celebratory event.
To qualify, nominated candidates must:
- Be the Founder, Managing Director or CEO of a UK-headquartered, privately-owned business.
- Lead a growing business, with an annual turnover of up to £50m and is profitable.
- Demonstrate a clear vision for their business and a deliverable plan for achieving their goals.
- Evidence a strong track record through year-on-year revenue growth (no financial data will be published without the business’ approval).
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What is the impact of being in The Top 50?
Hear from CEO Martin Flick on how being featured in The Top 50 raised the profile of him, his business and team.
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How does it feel to be part of The LDC Top 50?
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The Top 50 2024 event
We hosted The Top 50 2024 celebratory event at BAFTA in London, to celebrate The UK’s Most Ambitious Business Leaders of last year – the night was full of networking, making connections and celebration.
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Ambition: It’s why we are here
Hear why LDC is committed to celebrating ambition and learn more about The Top 50 of 2024.
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