Martin Jones, managing director of family business PH Jones, has been named Business Products and Services Entrepreneur Of The Year.

Martin was one of 15 business leaders to be recognised as a regional winner from 40 others shortlisted as North and Midlands finalists.

He will now compete in the UK finals held in London in October this year with entrepreneurs from across the country, including moonpig.com, SuperGroup PLC, and Emma Bridgewater Limited.

The independent judging panel commended Martin for growing an exceptional business. They were highly impressed by his dedication to customer service and his focus on corporate social responsibility, people and communication.

Family ethos

Malpas-based PH Jones is a nationwide family-owned property services and multi-utility metering business, which has retained the family ethos of working with honesty and respect to deliver unrivalled customer service.

Since Martin took leadership of his parents’ business in 2001, he has organically grown turnover from £5 million to £80 million, grown resources from 150 staff to 1,000, and has expanded operational offices from three to 29 sites across the UK. Martin has transformed the former heating firm into a national multi-trade and multi-utility metering business.

Martin said: “PH Jones is a dynamic and innovative family company and I am extremely proud to receive this award on behalf of the business.”