One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024

Ben Harwood Naismiths Managing Director

Delighted to announce our chief executive Ben Harwood, has been recognised as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme for 2024, in partnership with The Times.

Created by trusted investment partner LDC – part of Lloyds Banking Group, The Top 50 celebrates entrepreneurs demonstrating remarkable ambition, and is now in its seventh year.

This year the programme received more than 700 nominations showcasing the exceptional individuals building successful and growing businesses right across the UK.

The business leaders featured in The LDC Top 50 for 2024 are making a real impact by creating jobs, promoting social equality, championing sustainability, expanding internationally and integrating purpose into their business practices.

The Ones to Watch are those individuals that are making great strides and growing their businesses. They excel in their industries, make a positive impact on their customers and employees, and stand out for their potential to achieve even greater success in the future.

Ben said: “It’s a privilege to have been recognised as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme. It’s been a very exciting year for both Naismiths and Edmond Shipway, and I’m looking forward to seeing how we continue to progress and grow as a team.

“Thank you to LDC for the recognition, as well as to all of my colleagues for their continued support and hard work.”

John Garner, Managing Partner at LDC, added: “It’s been seven years since we launched The LDC Top 50 and in that time we’ve had the privilege of meeting some truly remarkable people, and this year has been no different. I’d like to congratulate this year’s Ones to Watch on their achievements so far – we can’t wait to see what they do next.”