The Small Enterprise Constitution (SBC) has appointed entrepreneur Byron Dixon OBE, founder and chief govt of freshness-technology agency Micro-Recent, as its new chair.
Dixon takes over from outgoing chair Michael Hayman MBE, marking a key management shift because the organisation celebrates its tenth anniversary.
Dixon is finest recognized for establishing Micro-Recent, a multi-award-winning enterprise that develops odour-control and antimicrobial options for textiles, healthcare, development, meals and drinks, packaging, and the automotive trade. Working each within the UK and abroad, Micro-Recent stands as a testomony to Dixon’s perception in supporting small enterprises, significantly in the case of harnessing experience and analysis from universities and enterprise colleges.
He has lengthy championed the function of upper training in driving entrepreneurial development and innovation, particularly for startups and smaller companies. In his new place, Dixon will information SBC’s mission of empowering UK financial development by means of enterprise colleges that excel in supporting small companies, student-led enterprises, and native communities.
On his appointment, Dixon commented: “I am honoured to take on the role of chair of the Small Business Charter Management Board. Small businesses are a vital part of the UK economy, and business schools play a critical role in their development. As an entrepreneur, I have personally experienced the expertise and support that these schools provide, which have been invaluable in helping me to grow my business. I look forward to working with the team and network of accredited schools to strengthen the impact they have on small businesses in every part of the economy.”
Flora Hamilton, govt director of the Small Enterprise Constitution, mentioned: “We are delighted to welcome Byron. His extensive experience as a successful entrepreneur and passion for the role of business schools in supporting small businesses make him perfectly suited to lead the SBC at this pivotal time. His leadership will build on our mission to connect business schools with small businesses to foster growth, innovation, and productivity.”
