2022 Leadership Shadowing awards announced

Thursday 27 October 2022

Henry Whittaker, from Elizabeth College, has been awarded first place and a Distinction, the top accolade, for his work through the IoD Guernsey Leadership Shadowing scheme.

He was one of ten students shortlisted from 42 participants for the finals night, hosted at KPMG, where each presented to a panel of judges and an audience of business leaders, fellow pupils, teachers and family.

Henry had shadowed Glen Tonks (pictured together top), Country CEO at Credit Suisse, who was also shadowed by last year’s winner, Lena Lenkovska.

Wendy Dorey, Chair of the IoD Guernsey branch, was on the judging panel.

"Listening to today’s youth – the voice of the future - is vital for businesses, as showcased at this year’s IoD Annual Convention," she said.

"All of the finalists shared thoughtful, well-researched views on the purpose of leadership - and what makes a good leader - at this year’s awards evening. I was impressed with the high quality of all their presentations."

Noami Kewell from the Guernsey Grammar School & Sixth Form Centre was awarded second place after her presentation shadowing Lauren Gale at Utmost, and Daniel Troop from Elizabeth College was awarded third place for his presentation after shadowing Ben Rhodes and Mike Carpenter from Grant Thornton.