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Press release
16 Oct 2025
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London, United Kingdom
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025: UK finalist shortlist announced
- EY announces 11 UK finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025.
- Finalists selected from 84 businesses across five regions.
- Winners to be revealed at celebration dinner on 20 November.
EY has announced the UK finalist shortlist of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 UK programme. This prestigious programme celebrates outstanding entrepreneurial talent across the nation, with 11 UK finalists recognised for their vision, innovation and leadership in driving business success.
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 UK finalists are:
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Hugh Pile |
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James O’Loan & Ricardo Laverty |
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Mia Drennan |
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Helen Cannon |
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Clare Roberts |
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Gill Pearson |
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Eugene Tsyrklevich |
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Scott Monks |
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Simmy Dhillon |
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Owen Coyle & Michael Sweeney |
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Somayeh Taheri |
The UK finalists were selected by a panel of three independent UK judges, with inputs from independent judging panels representing five UK regions: London, South, Midlands, North and Scotland. The judges individually and collectively reviewed 98 regional finalist applications submitted by 84 businesses which in aggregate generate over £3.6 billion revenue and employ over 20,000 people across a diverse range of sectors, including consumer, financial services, healthcare, and technology.
Ally Scott, Entrepreneur Of The Year UK, Co-Partner Lead, said: “This year’s UK finalists exemplify resilience and creativity in the face of challenges. Their ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic economic landscape is commendable. These entrepreneurs are not only building remarkable businesses, but also contributing significantly to job creation and economic growth across the UK.”
Alexandra Fogal, Entrepreneur Of The Year UK, Co-Partner Lead, said: “We are thrilled to celebrate this year’s regional finalists, who represent the best of entrepreneurial spirit in the UK. Being part of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme opens doors to a vibrant global network, allowing these innovators to connect, share insights, and learn from one another as they continue their journey of growth and success.”
The UK finalists will now go through to the final, with five regional winners and one overall UK winner being announced at a celebration dinner on 20th November. The overall UK winner will then go on to compete at EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ in May 2026.
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ UK programme Headline Sponsor is Julius Baer International.
For further information, please visit EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™.