Pictured above: The NEC Group CEO, Paul Thandi, on stage at
The ICC with his team of chefs behind him
Chief Executive of The NEC Group, Paul Thandi, was honoured as
Birmingham's Inspiring Leader 2011 at the Birmingham Young
Professional of the Year (BYPY) annual event.
Awarded for his outstanding contribution towards mentoring the
region's young people, Paul really was at home when he took to the
stage to accept his award at The International Convention Centre
(ICC).
"Being an inspiring leader is not something I can do with out
those around me - having a great team behind me means everything,"
said Paul, and quite literally he had the team of ICC chefs on
stage behind him, taking the opportunity to congratulate them on
the fabulous meal they'd just delivered to more than 800
guests.
Paul was chosen by the Birmingham Future Board for his
continuous contribution to the city's business community along with
his vision for The NEC Group which has now extended into the wider
community. He has gone on to maintain this positive influence
through his positions on the boards of Marketing Birmingham, CBI
West Midlands Council, Birmingham & Solihull Employment and
Skills and Birmingham Prospectus Advisory Group as well as in his
role as President of Solihull Chamber of Commerce.
"I have always been a firm believer in investing in our future -
today's young professionals, will be the drivers of tomorrow and we
must continue to support them. BYPY is a fantastic platform from
which to do that, and I'm honoured to be recognised by such a great
group of people, who will no doubt become inspiring leaders
themselves." said Paul.
Bina Ganatra, BYPY Chairman said: "Paul is an extremely worthy
winner of our Inspiring Leader award for 2011. His work at the NEC
Group has driven the organisation forward while influencing young
professionals within our community, a change that can be measured
through its employees, colleagues and in business."
BYPY is a prestigious award ceremony that recognises and rewards
talented individuals within Birmingham's business community for
their commitment and dedication towards the success of the city.
Thursday (May 19) night's event brought together some of the West
Midlands' finest professionals from the communications,
entrepreneurial, financial services, human resources, recruitment
and training, legal and property and construction sectors.