An Exeter business leader has urged other bosses from the city to go for glory in an award scheme that thrust him into the spotlight last year.
Rob Varley, Exeter-based operations and services director of the Met Office, was a winner in the 2012 IoD South West Director of the Year Awards – and nominations are now open for the 2013 programme.
The awards highlight the best in South West leadership and some winners go on fly the flag for their country at the UK-wide IoD Awards.
Rob said: “The IoD Awards are a celebration of boardroom excellence, and in such a strong...
Rob Varley, the Met Office's director of operations and services, has been named Public/Third Sector Director of the Year for his work at the Met Office.
The awards were held in London and recognise leaders from a broad range of businesses which play a vital role in stimulating the economy.
Speaking after the ceremony, Mr Varley said: "I am delighted to have been selected, from a very strong field, as the winner of this year's award. It is yet another example of external recognition of our commitment to consistent, reliable, high quality delivery and excellent customer...
