Kerry-Ann Taylor named ‘One To Watch’ in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme

Kerry-Ann Taylor, Managing Director of CB Solutions U.K. Ltd has been named as a ‘One To Watch’ in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme for 2022.

The programme, which is supported by The Times and now in its fifth year, celebrates those entrepreneurs that are growing the UK’s most successful and fast-growing medium-sized firms.

A record number of nominations – more than 750 – were received this year, proving that ambition is alive and well despite the challenges faced by increasing economic uncertainty.

The Ones to Watch are the business leaders destined for great things. Those who are making waves in their sectors, having a positive impact on their customers and employees, and who are the driving force behind tomorrow’s most successful medium-sized firms.

CB Solutions based in Lissett, East Yorkshire is a rapidly expanding commercial manufacturer of Aluminium and UPVC windows, doors, and curtain walling, as well as being a Certifire fire door manufacturer. They supply to the construction and modular building industry throughout the UK and their products are seen on many prestigious projects including Schools, MOD and MOJ buildings, Hospitals and Housing and Apartment developments.

CB Solutions played an instrumental part in assisting the healthcare sector during the COVID 19 pandemic.  Their quick and efficient methods of manufacture to support the demanding requirements of new build and redevelopment of emergency healthcare provisions was exceptional. This included the hundreds of testing stations erected throughout the UK. 

The business has continued to grow, following its five-year strategic growth plan, and has successfully diversified into new markets after demonstrating its agility during the pandemic.  They have further exciting growth plans which will see the business soon become a 24-hour manufacturing facility creating further employment opportunities for its local community.

Kerry-Ann Taylor, Managing Director of CB Solutions said: 

“I feel incredibly proud to receive this recognition and be named as ‘One To Watch’, and though I feel uplifted, I am where I am because of the outstanding talent and commitment of the CB Solutions team around me.  Success can be measured in so many ways and for me it isn’t always measured in margins and EBITDA. Because of my beliefs we have seen the all-important measurable fiscal statistics grow naturally, at a great pace over the last few years. For me success is the feeling and knowing you have made a difference; whether it be from the project you have supplied products to, the customer you have assisted, the supplier you have awarded work to or the member of staff who you have invested time in and provided a job opportunity to. To be named as ‘One To Watch’ is another true recognition of success for me.  The CB Solutions team inspire me, they drive me, and they make me especially excited for the future”.

John Garner, Managing Partner, LDC, added: “The volume and quality of submissions this year surpassed all of our expectations. We’ve been struck by the way business leaders have overcome challenges and adversity to run fast-growing and successful companies, proving that difficult circumstances can become the biggest driver of ambition.  This year’s Ones to Watch embody just that and they have really grabbed the judges' attention with their success stories. Congratulations to all those featured - we look forward to seeing where they go next!”

You can find out more information on this year’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme here: https://bit.ly/3e2c3gk​

About LDC

LDC is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. Since 1981, LDC has invested more than £5.5bn in medium-sized firms across the UK; backing the ambitions of more than 650 ambitious management teams.