The Suffolk Business Board was established in May 2024 following the integration of New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership functions into Suffolk County Council. It comprises representatives from business, education, the voluntary sector and local government.
Business Board members:
Chair: Mark Pendlington
Deputy Chair: Cllr Matthew Hicks, Suffolk County Council
Doug Field, East of England Co-Op
Oliver Paul, Suffolk Food Hall
Lisa Perkins, Tech East
Peter Brady, Orbital Global
Kelly Boosey, Oxford Innovation
Leanne Gittins, LME Recruitment
John Dugmore, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
Tom Ball, Ipswich Town Football Club
Hannah Bloom, Suffolk Community Foundation
Paul Ager, Associated British Ports
Marek Hornak, University of Suffolk
Nikos Savvas, Eastern Education Group
Cllr Richard Smith MVO, Suffolk County Council
Cllr Andy Mellen, Mid Suffolk District Council
Cllr Neil MacDonald, Ipswich Borough Council
Shine a spotlight on what makes Suffolk business brilliant
The East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards are back for 2026, celebrating the ambition, innovation and impact of Suffolk’s outstanding business community.
From fast-growing enterprises to brilliant employers and customer-focused organisations, the awards recognise the people and businesses helping Suffolk thrive. Categories this year include Growth Business of the Year, Employer of the Year and Customer Excellence Award, among many others.
Through our work at Suffolk Economy, we see first-hand the scale of achievement across Suffolk’s diverse business landscape. These awards area fantastic chance for local businesses to gain recognition, raise their profile and celebrate success.
Previous winners include Reboot Education (Small Business of the Year 2025), The Woodbridge Vets (Medium Business of the Year 2025) and TMJ Interiors (Large Business of the Year 2025), showing the breadth of talent right here in Suffolk.
Got something to shout about?
Entries for the 2026 awards are now open — submit yours here and put your business centre stage.
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