"Over the past ten years, the New Year and Birthday Honours have increasingly reflected the changing shape of British business, from scale-up founders and fintech pioneers to industrial leaders and advocates for responsible capitalism. These figures stand out for their sustained economic impact rather than celebrity alone. Sir Richard Branson Founder, Virgin Group Already knighted, Branson has continued to receive recognition for services to entrepreneurship, employment and philanthropy. His Virgin ecosystem remains one of the UK's most globally recognisable business exports."
"Sir James Dyson Founder, Dyson Honoured for services to design, engineering and innovation, Dyson's investment in advanced manufacturing and R&D has reinforced the UK's reputation for high-value engineering, even as production has become increasingly global. Dame Carolyn McCall Chief Executive, ITV Recognised for services to broadcasting and business leadership, McCall is widely credited with modernising legacy organisations, first at easyJet, then at ITV, while championing diversity at senior levels."
"Sir Mike Ashley Founder, Frasers Group A controversial but undeniable force in UK retail, Ashley's knighthood acknowledged decades of value creation, job generation and investment in British high streets and sports retail. Dame Emma Walmsley Chief Executive, GSK One of the UK's most senior female executives, Walmsley has been recognised for services to the pharmaceutical industry and life sciences, a sector increasingly central to Britain's economic future."
"Sir Charles Dunstone Co-founder, Carphone Warehouse Honoured for services to business and charity, Dunstone helped shape the UK's consumer telecoms market and later became a leading figure in philanthropy and social enterprise. Sir Ian Cheshire Former CEO, Kingfisher Awarded for services to business and sustainability, Cheshire has played a pivotal role in embedding environmental responsibility into board-level decision-making across UK corp"
Over the past ten years, New Year and Birthday Honours have shifted to reflect the evolving British business landscape, including scale-up founders, fintech pioneers, industrial leaders and advocates for responsible capitalism. Honourees are selected for sustained economic impact rather than celebrity. Sir Richard Branson is recognised for entrepreneurship, employment and philanthropy, with the Virgin ecosystem a major UK business export. Sir James Dyson is honoured for design, engineering, innovation and investments in advanced manufacturing and R&D. Dame Carolyn McCall is credited with modernising legacy organisations and championing senior-level diversity. Other honourees include leaders in retail, pharmaceuticals, telecoms, philanthropy and corporate sustainability.
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