BOTTOMS UP TO LUDDINGTON

Michael Luddington is celebrating after being awarded Accounting Professional of the Year by North West based Adele Carr Financial Recruitment.

The finance director of Huyton based Halewood International, the company responsible for Lambrini, Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer and Red Square Vodka and agents for Lambs Navy Rum and Tsingtsao Beer has made a massive difference to the business by focussing it on timely and accurate reporting, improved margins, reducing costs and increasing efficiencies.

The judging panel which included Chris Houghton, MD of Park Group, Rob Crossland, CEO of Parasol and Max Steinberg, CEO of Liverpool Vision as well as the CFOs of Eddie Stobart (Ben Whawell) and Bibby Distribution (Paul Cullingford) and Dave Hutchinson of Warrington Wolves were all impressed that despite having to make some tough decisions, Michael who is originally from Stockton-on –Tees has won over his own team with his approachable manner and wicked sense of humour. He also provides a valuable sounding board for his fellow directors.

Peter Atkinson of sponsors Jackson Stephen LLP said, “Michael clearly possesses the key strengths required in an FD of being able to take the numbers and apply them to the operations and commercial aspects of the business to make improvements and to add value.”

It has been a tough week for Luddington following the death of owner John Halewood last weekend.

Managing Director Adele Carr commented, “Congratulations to Michael who fought off stiff competition from a number high profile nominees.”

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