Well done Debbie!

Direct Rail Services are delighted to announce that Debbie Francis, Managing Director has recently received well-deserved recognition for being shortlisted for Corporate Leader and making it to the finals for Director of the Year and Business Women of the Year. As Debbie drives forward in her career, she leads the way inspiring everyone around her to achieve their goals.

Forward Ladies recognise the achievements of businesswomen throughout UK.  Forward Ladies (North West, Ireland and Wales) revealed that Debbie had been shortlisted for a ‘Corporate Leader’ award alongside four other applicants.    The award ceremony takes place on 13 September 2019.

Director of the Year – Inclusivity

The finalists for the national Institute of Directors (IOD) awards were chosen from the hundreds of Directors that entered into one of the 11 heats across the UK, in 14 different categories.  Earlier this year, Debbie won the IOD Director of the Year – Inclusivity at the Isle of Man and Manchester awards.  Winners will be announced at the award ceremony on Friday 18 October 2019.

Business Women of the Year

Most recently, Debbie has made it to the finalists judging day for Business Women of the Year by Women of the Year.

Debbie commented, “I have been so honoured to have received, been shortlisted and sometimes won a number of awards over the last 12 months but this is really the pinnacle of awards for me. I am so very excited to have made it into the finalists for Business Women of the Year. I really can’t believe that I will join such a prestigious line up of finalists. It’s awesome.”

The Women of the Year awards takes place on Friday 25 October 2019.

Huge congratulations to Debbie on her continuous award success. Best of luck to all nominees – we look forward to hearing the results!