David Hosking, deputy chairman of Tuskerdirect, is celebrating winning chairman of the year award at the Institute of Directors, Director of the Year Awards for East of England 2018.

Celebrating exemplary leaders doing great work across the east of England, the awards were given at a celebratory lunch on June 15.

Hosking was presented his award by Insitute of Directors (IoD) director general Stephen Martin and IoD chairman David Sales.

The awards celebrate the exemplary leaders who are doing great work across the East of England, rewarding individuals who display professionalism, diligence and creativity to inspire employees. 

Hosking said: "It's fantastic to win this award and recognise all the achievements that we've had as a company.

"While developing the organisation to become market leaders in Car Benefit Schemes, we have held on to the wonderful, family-feel culture, which is supportive and inclusive, and I'm proud of everything we've been able to achieve this far as a team.

“It's testament to the hard work of a lot of people, and I'm really pleased to accept this award on behalf of everyone at Tusker."

Sales said: "It is a pleasure to hand this award to David in recognition of outstanding performance, focus, clarity and role modelling.

“David will now go forward to compete in the national awards. The East of England is home to many of the UKs most innovative, vibrant and successful organisations - led by some of our best directors. David is an exceptional role model for our fabulous region."

Pictured: (L) Stephen Martin (IoD director general), David Hosking (Tuskerdirect), David Sales (chairman, IoD East of England)