Business Beats Cancer Yorkshire brings together business leaders in Yorkshire to raise vital funds for life-saving cancer research.
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Through the pioneering work of our scientists and doctors in the region, we’re determined to make a difference for people with cancer in Yorkshire and beyond.
Many of our researchers in the region are based at the University of Leeds, where their work focuses on a range of cancer types including bowel, blood and skin cancers. They also have expertise in the fields of immunotherapy and radiotherapy, with the university hosting one of our RadNet centres of excellence. RadNet is a network that aims to improve cancer survival by optimising and personalising radiotherapy.
The university also has a Clinical Trials Unit, which delivers innovative and practice-changing clinical research that impacts the care and outcomes for cancer patients in the UK and across the world.
Alex is an EY Partner driving EY Private across the North and co-leads the UK Entrepreneur Of The Year programme. She champions ambitious private and entrepreneurial businesses.
Qualfied as a ACA with Deloitte, later moving from corporate finance into my family's property business. Married with two children and driven to support the fight against cancer.
Amanda, a Partner at Pratap Partnership with 20 years in finance recruitment is a trusted leader who raises vital funds for cancer charities after recovering from her own breast cancer diagnosis.
Kathryn is an Executive Assistant at Potter Space with 20 years' senior business support experience. She is passionate about cancer research after losing family and friends, promoting wider awareness.
Ian is a director at Leeds-based Aberfield Communications with 20+ years in media, from journalism to PR. He supports Cancer Research UK after seeing family, friends and colleagues affected by cancer.
David is CEO of the Bpi Group with 25 years in online marketplaces, plant and machinery, and property development. He is passionate about supporting cancer charities in Yorkshire and further afield.
Steph is a Senior Manager at Marks Sattin. Having lost her mum and supported her dad and grandma through cancer, she’s passionate about helping others and proud to support research through Business Beats Cancer.
Tom is Group Finance Director/CFO at LNT with experience from EY and KPMG. A strong advocate for healthy living and the continued fight against cancer after losing loved ones to the disease.
Becky is CFO at FleetonDemand and a Chartered Accountant with 15 years’ senior finance experience. After losing her mum to ovarian cancer, she passionately supports services helping those impacted by the disease.
Steph is CFO at AMT, leading financial strategy for the Sheffield-based additive manufacturing innovator. With global experience across finance roles, she now helps drive AMT’s growth as a leading international business.
The Business Beats Cancer Manchester board is one of a growing network of boards across the UK. Each board organises an exciting annual fundraising event that brings together businesses in its local area to beat cancer.
Bringing together business leaders from cities across the UK to host prestigious fundraising events and support life-saving cancer research.
