Garry Wilson Named Ambassador of the Year at 2025 Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards

Garry Wilson has been named Ambassador of the Year at the 2025 Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards!

Garry Wilson, founder of private equity firm, Endless, was named Ambassador of the Year at the 2025 Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards.

Garry co-founded the Leeds-based business 20 years ago, and the firm’s entrepreneurial and sleeves-rolled-up approach has delivered a fantastic track record of turnarounds — safeguarding more than 40,000 jobs through more than 100 acquisitions.

He has been a key figure in promoting the importance of the private capital industry, especially in showcasing what can be achieved from the regions.

“It is an absolute honour,” said Wilson. “Thank you for recognising me. I have a fabulous team behind me.

“Leeds is our heartland, we have always used that as a big, competitive advantage.

“We are as ambitious as we ever were — now it’s about succession planning, it’s the turn of the next generation. I always say that if I tried to join Endless today, I wouldn’t be good enough.”

The awards, which took place at New Dock Hall in Leeds, were hosted by TV presenters Ross Fiddes and Emma Jones, and supported by headline sponsors RBC Brewin Dolphin, Tudor International Freight, and Verlingue.

Sheryl Moore, Yorkshire Editor at TheBusinessDesk.com, said: “The calibre of entries this year was exceptional and competition across all categories was fierce. It was a rigorous judging process and all entrants displayed the drive and determination that is synonymous with the Yorkshire region.

“Huge congratulations to our winners and shortlisted companies and thank you to our sponsors for your hard work in helping make the awards a huge success.”