2021 Winner
The first of two joint winners, Nicola was described as someone with a formidable work ethic who delivers above expectations. This served her well in taking on the Rolls-Royce rights issue and recapitalisation in 2020, a massive and complicated project which, the judges noted, itself amounted to a wide range of achievements.
The judges also noted Nicola’s role as a mentor, her commitment to nurturing talent supported by strong testimonials from just some of those she’d recruited and mentored.
Our second winner, Robert has an impressive range of achievements under his belt, among them a digital AGM which built on the achievements of the previous year. In the views of the judges, his balance of creativity and commerciality was the enablement of creativity in others by empowering their choice of projects.
The nomination underscored the fact that Robert is a leader, not a follower, enabling and empowering others to develop their potential.
Nicola Caroll, Corporate Director, Rolls Royce
Robert Lyons, Deputy Company Secretary, Marks and Spencer Group plc
