Mansfield Pollard’s managing director Joanna Robinson has been shortlisted in this year’s Bradford Means Business Awards for the drive and energy she has shown in her role.

The company supplies energy efficient ventilation and sound management equipment to a global consumer base. Joanna became MD in early 2013 and quickly established a clear vision for the future of the business. She champions and has built a culture based on customer focus, quality, integrity, innovation and fun. 

Her leadership has been characterised by her creation of a clear strategy for the future development of the business and by her willingness to engage with others, encourage team development, invest in people, and take measured risks. These attributes have contributed to Mansfield Pollard's recent successes.

The company now employs 160 staff and, since Joanna took over as MD, sales have grown by a third with the business working on projects on a national and international basis. She is keen to encourage new blood in to the industry and is regularly involved in campaigns that raise awareness about the challenging and exciting careers paths available within an engineering business.

The sixth annual awards, which celebrate the best companies, entrepreneurs and innovations, will culminate in a glittering ceremony held in June.

Joanna Robinson said: 'It is a huge honour to have been shortlisted for the Bradford Means Business Personality of the Year award. I am exceptionally proud of Mansfield Pollard’s achievements over the last three years and pleased with the strong growth which we have seen for our bespoke air management solutions. 

She added: “Despite working in a traditional sector we have all worked hard to ensure the business remains innovative and adapts to the changing needs of our customers. We are very excited about the potential which the business has for the future.”

Mansfield Pollard recently won the award as Outstanding Employer of the Year at the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 2015.