Medilink CEO awarded IoD Director of the Year 

Medilink North of England CEO Tom Elliott, has been named a winner at the Institute of Directors (IoD) England, Director of the Year Awards 2024, in the Public and Third Sector category held at The Grand Hotel in Birmingham.  

This esteemed accolade highlights Tom’s exceptional leadership in the Public and Third Sector, and his success reflects his commitment to promoting transparent, accountable leadership and fostering innovation for the greater good of the life sciences sector.  

tom elliot on stage with other award winners at iod director event

The IoD Director of the Year Awards celebrates the achievements of outstanding business leaders in our society. Hosted once a year, awards are given to those who excel in areas such as innovation, sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion, and more. This year over 50 finalists were shortlisted from hundreds of entries, following review by a panel of expert judges chaired by Ian Dormer CBE.  

The England-wide awards, in association with the University College Birmingham, showcase the achievements and contributions of business leaders across ten areas of excellence, from Sustainability and Innovation to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, as well as a newly introduced international category.  

Commenting on the win, Tom said: “I am deeply honoured to receive the Institute of Directors’ Director of the Year Award for Public and the Third Sector. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team at Medilink North of England. Together, we have strived to make a positive impact within the life sciences sector, and this award inspires us to continue our mission with even greater passion and commitment.”  

tom elliot at the iod director awards event

Medilink North of England is a professional membership association and specialist consultancy for the life sciences sector, part of Medilink UK, they help businesses and organisations to innovate and prosper by improving sector connectivity and identifying opportunities, as well as helping organisations to grow by providing cost-effective consultancy support to become more competitive and profitable.