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Hermes announced as National Business Awards finalist

West Yorkshire’s Hermes has been shortlisted for The Growth Business of the Year category at this year’s National Business Awards.

The Morley-based consumer delivery specialist has been recognised for the significant expansion in the business that has seen a 53 per cent growth in parcel volumes in the past three years, with a further 15 per cent expected during 2013.

Going up against a number of leading businesses including Regus Group Services and Tyrrells Crisps, Hermes will compete for the prestigious award, with the winner being revealed at the National Business Awards gala dinner held on 12 November in London.

Shortlisting judge Yvonne Quinn, from the Cranfield School of Management, commented: “Visionary leadership has enabled Hermes to transform itself and deliver very impressive growth.

“With a real focus on its customers, how it can deliver solutions and continually improve its service offer, Hermes shows a deep understanding of the changing marketplace and how the company itself needs to evolve to meet changing market requirements.”

Carole Woodhead, CEO of Hermes UK, said: “In the past few years we have transformed into a leading multi-channel delivery business in response to changing retail and consumer requirements.

“This will ensure we are best placed to meet the demands of the online shopping marketplace, which is expected to more than double in size by 2020.

“Our success is the result of considerable commitment and effort across the organisation, so we are delighted for this to be recognised by the National Business Awards.”

This year’s shortlisted businesses have a collective global turnover of more than £341bn, covering activities as diverse as telecoms, construction, entertainment, publishing and manufacturing.

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