Hugh Burnett OBE, DL, FCA

Hugh is a Chartered Accountant with a background in IT and retail systems and has spent much of his career developing small businesses in that sector. His emphasis has been on sales and marketing and he has creatively led both manufacturing and distribution businesses to significant growth. His company has achieved two Queen’s Awards for Export and Enterprise, Sussex Company of the Year and the UK’s Best Small Manufacturer Award.

Hugh has also been actively involved with regeneration in Newhaven, is Vice Chairman of the East Sussex Economic Partnership, Chairman of Sussex Downs College, a Deputy Lieutenant and an ambassador for East Sussex. He was awarded an OBE in 2001 for his contribution to regeneration and exports.