This Friday saw the annual Jersey Institute of Directors Awards at the Hotel De France. The room was entertained by the former politician, Michael Portillo, who gave the benefit of his considerable experience in European economics.  When it came to the awards section of the evening Foreshore’s Chris Evans won the Global Director of the Year Award. The IOD state that

“This award is for an individual who has successfully promoted Jersey and their organisation overseas, enhancing Jersey’s international reputation.  It places the work of local directors in a wider content and recognises that the work of directors often goes beyond business performance and extends into the realm of acting as an ambassador for the Island.”

In addition to this Chris was singled out as;

“An entrepreneur who, having established the business, identified new income streams and has grown overseas revenue from almost nothing to 40% in a short time.