A Cardiff software development and IT consultancy firm has been shortlisted for the 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
codeBeam is a finalist in the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year category sponsored by de Novo Solutions.
This year’s awards shortlist showcases firms with a combined turnover of nearly £2.9 billion and which employ approximately 20,000 people.
Jay Williams, founder and director of codeBeam, said:
“It’s been a year full of ups and downs, and being shortlisted for this award is great recognition.”
Mark Sweeny, founder of de Novo Solutions, said:
“The UK’s technology entrepreneurs are key to growing the British economy, and de Novo is proud to sponsor the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year award and recognise those individuals who are prepared to challenge the status quo, innovate and pioneer into the unknown to improve peoples’ lives. In doing so they positively contribute to both the economy and the communities we live in.”
Previous winners of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards include the founders of BrewDog, MyEnergi, Zilch, Grenade, and ClearScore. The awards ceremony will take place on Monday 18th November, at London’s Grosvenor House, where winners for each category in each region will be announced.
Francesca James, Founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, said:
“The calibre of entries this year is truly outstanding. These entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy, and their stories are a testament to the incredible resilience and creativity of the UK’s business community. We are thrilled to recognise their achievements and support their continued growth.”
Conrad Ford, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Allica Bank, said:
“It has been a real honour to sponsor this year’s Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Hearing the inspiring stories from the incredible businesses that these awards champion really brings to life the important contribution that British entrepreneurs make to our economy.”
