Black White Denim's MD and Founder, Jo Davies has been named the Specsavers everywoman in Retail Leader of the Year, for a business with a turnover under £200m.
Davies accepted the prestigious award last night at a glittering awards ceremony and dinner at London's Savoy Hotel. The event's keynote speaker was Karren Brady of The Apprentice and a welcome address was given by event founders, Karen Gill MBE and Maxine Benson MBE.
Jo was in good company with representatives from some of the nation's largest retail businesses, including ASDA, Boohoo.com, Whistles, and her fellow worthy candidates for the title of Leader of the Year 2012 were Sarah Halsall, Retail Director of Liberty's London and Terri Roberts, Human Resources Director of Farm and Pet Place.
Jo was the only business owner nominated in her category and one of only three total nominees from the North West of England this year.
Speaking about her win, Jo said: "Things like this seem to happen to other people, not me! I just get on with my day-to-day life, with my shop and my team and I can't believe that after just two years of business I've been given this pat on the back. I am truly amazed and honoured."
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You have a great team (and product) and I for one wish you every success for the future.
Geoff Shelmerdine (Mr Scarecrow)
Wilmslow Dean Rotary Club
You have embraced what is happening in town and really work hard to make Black White Denim both a fabulous place to shop & a real part of Wilmslow's community spirit.
Well done Jo, you really deserve this award.