Manx Telecom CEO, Gary Lamb, has been nominated for an Institute of Directors (IoD) award.

He is shortlisted in the ‘Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Director and Board Practice’ category in the regional awards organised by the IoD’s Isle of Man branch.

Kevin Walsh, non-executive chairman, Manx Telecom, congratulated the CEO on his nomination.

He said: ‘This prestigious award nomination is a reflection of Gary’s excellent work since he became CEO in 2015, a period of significant change and progress for the whole business.’

Gary Lamb said: ‘I’m delighted to be nominated, but I regard this not just as a personal recognition, it also reflects the work of all my colleagues at Manx Telecom who have contributed to the company in my time as CEO.’

Gary Lamb joined Manx Telecom in October 2011 as finance director and was promoted to chief executive officer in July 2015.

During this time, the company was successfully listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange and has been transformed with a new vision and strong levels of corporate and board governance.