The DPO Centre’s COO wins Entrepreneurial Great British Businesswoman Award

Lenitha Bishop, COO of The DPO Centre, was named Entrepreneurial Businesswoman of the Year at the third annual Great British Businesswoman Awards ceremony in London on 31 January 2024. 

The Great British Businesswoman Awards Series celebrates and champions women who are changing the face of business across the UK. Role models, mentors, advocates and inspirational leaders – women who are not only excelling in their field, but also paving the way for future generations of female leaders.

Awards founder, Nicola Dowdall, said: 

‘We received over 1000 entries, all of which were of exceptional quality, showcasing a remarkable spectrum of talent and accomplishments. Being shortlisted from a pool of highly qualified applicants is a source of pride, and I sympathise with the judges tasked with selecting the winners.’ 

The expert judges were from a wide range of industries and big-name companies, including, Nancy Hobhouse, Head of ESG at EVRI, Romy Desmarais, Talent Development Manager at Harrods, Ellie Long, Inclusive Hiring & Early Careers Leader, Rolls Royce, and others. 

At the awards ceremony, Lenitha was joined by colleagues and friends from The DPO Centre. Since her nomination was first announced, she said she has been overwhelmed by the level of support and encouragement.

Rob Masson, CEO of The DPO Centre Group said, 

‘Lenitha’s award is testament to the integral part she has played in the ongoing development and success of the company. Her outstanding entrepreneurial business acumen, in addition to her energy and ability to motivate and inspire the team, have fostered our culture of excellence and collaboration. This award is a well-deserved recognition of her remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to the company’s mission and values.’