Jessica Leigh Jones MBE – Chair of Judges

Jessica is a multi-award-winning Engineer and Entrepreneur. Jessica developed and patented a fibre optic sensing technology for medical applications before joining Sony in 2016 where she held engineering and operational roles interfacing internationally across the corporation. She received an MBE for services to women in Engineering in Wales in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours. Jessica […]

Ken Poole MBE is the former Head of Economic Development at Cardiff Council, where he led the delivery of the Council’s economic strategy and drove sustainable growth across the city and wider region. He now works on a part-time basis, supporting the Council  on strategic assignments. During his tenure, Ken played a leading role in […]

Ceri is the Managing Director at Go.Compare and has been with the business for 14 years leading departments such as Trading, Marketing, Data and Product to name a few over her years. Coming from a data background, Ceri has always been passionate about using insights to solve problems and make smarter decisions. Over the years, […]

With 35 years experience in banking, across a range of disciplines, and formally Head of Corporate Banking, Wales, Warren now advises business leaders on value creation, financing growth, ESG strategies, succession planning and international expansion. Warren works with a number of organisations as an NED and advisor and is passionate about the pivot to net […]

Agnes is an award – winning Former General Counsel, Civic Leader, and Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales. She is the recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award and the High Sheriff’s Award for community service. Her portfolio includes serving as Master of the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales (2024–2025), Magistrate, Deputy Lieutenant of […]

Paul is the CEO and former Co-Founder of Hoop Recruitment, one of the largest independent specialist recruitment consultancies in Wales, He has nearly 20 years’ experience in leadership and talent management. In 2024, Hoop transitioned into Employee Ownership and was given the prestigious accolade of being named the Cardiff Business of the year along with […]

Carolyn has worked in the place management industry for 15 years & is the Executive Director of FOR Cardiff. Carolyn also Chairs the Women’s Safety Network, Cardiff Business Events Partnership, is the Vice Chair for ATCM Wales, on the leadership Council for The BID Foundation and a national Ambassador for Ask Angela.

Founder and Director of Grapevine Event Management & Cardiff Business Awards Liz founded Grapevine Event Management in March 2011 and it is now one of the most well recognised corporate events companies in Wales delivering high quality creative and innovative events. Liz created Cardiff Business Awards in 2015, speaking about the awards Liz has said […]