Orange Leader of the Year Finalists Revealed for National Business Awards

Orange Leader of the Year Finalists Revealed for National Business Awards PR Newswire LONDON, September 17, 2012 LONDON, September 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- -Five of the UK'S best business leaders shortlisted for prestigious award - Paul Grimwood, Chairman and CEO Nestlé UK & Ireland, Dame Barbara Stocking, CEO of Oxfam, Phil Smith, CEO of Cisco UK & Ireland, Paul Drechsler, CEO & Chairman of Wates Group and Helena Morrissey, CEO of Newton Investment Management, are the five exemplary leaders that have been nominated and shortlisted for the Orange Leader of the Year Award at this year's National Business Awards in partnership with Orange. The ultimate winner of the award will be decided by a public vote, which opens today, as well as a judging panel of senior executives who will review video thinterviews of the candidates at a screening on 18 October where they will vote in a secret ballot. Judges include James Leigh-Pemberton, UK CEO of Credit Suisse, Sir William Sargent, CEO of Framestore, Kanya King, CEO of the MOBO Organisation and Clare Parsons, Chairman of Lansons Communications. The winner will be revealed at the National Business Awards ceremony in London on th13 November 2012. This award recognises the personal imprint of the UK's most high profile leaders on the culture and success of their organisations - with five high profile CEOs invited to participate as champions of their respective industries.