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The 11 entrepreneurs which have made the regional shortlist for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year º£½ÇÊÓÆµ awards

The regional winners will progress to represent their region at the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ judging in October

Chris Romans, EY private partner and head of tax in the Midlands.

Eleven entrepreneurs from across the West Midlands have been shortlisted for a prestigious business award.

The finalists - which represent 10 businesses based in the West Midlands - have been selected for EY's 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year º£½ÇÊÓÆµ programme.

The group are from a range of different sectors, including technology, manufacturing, consumer and health sciences - and represent some of the most inspiring business leaders in the region and the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ.

The West Midlands finalists are:

  • Phil Burrows - Chief executive of Apollo Home Healthcare Ltd, Wolverhampton;
  • Robert Strange, CEO of Avensys º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Ltd, Kidderminster;
  • Harinder Singh, Managing director of BJS Distribution Storage & Couriers Ltd, Wednesbury;
  • Lee Bushell, CEO of Bushall Investment Group, Birmingham;
  • Dale Parmenter, CEO of DRP Group, Hartlebury;
  • Dan Barlow, CEO of Kagool Ltd, Coventry;
  • Dan and Melanie Marsden, CEO and chief brand officer of Lounge Underwear, Solihull;
  • David Keene, CEO of Richmond Design & Marketing Ltd, Coventry;
  • Steve Rigby, Group CEO of Rigby Group, Stratford-upon-Avon;
  • Inder Jain, CEO of Slick Stitch Holding Ltd, Wolverhampton.

Chris Romans, EY private partner and head of tax in the Midlands, said: "It's great to see the breadth and depth of entrepreneurial talent in the Midlands being showcased through this year's Entrepreneur of the Year programme.

"Earlier this year, Birmingham was crowned the start-up capital of the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ for the seventh consecutive year, which clearly illustrates the entrepreneurial nature of the city.

"Entrepreneur of the Year recognises individuals who have been through the ups and downs of owning and building a successful company. It is the contributions of these individuals and their businesses that are making a huge impact on the local, regional and in many cases national economy – creating jobs, building confidence and inspiring others."