Steve, Croda’s Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the chemical and life sciences industries.
The accolade comes as the specialty ingredients business headquartered at Cowick Hall, near Snaith, is celebrating its centenary this year.
During his tenure, Croda says it has invested significantly in the UK to support economic growth.
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The business also played a prominent role during the pandemic supplying vital technology to support the manufacture of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.
Born in Sunderland in the North East of England, Steve Foots studied chemistry at the University of York and joined Croda as a graduate trainee in 1990.
Having progressed through sales and business management roles, he became CEO in 2012, leading the company’s expansion globally and its inclusion in the FTSE100.
He is also co-chair of a joint Government/industry sector council for the chemical industry in the UK, and established the Croda Foundation, solely funded by Croda, that has committed over £5m to charitable projects.
Steve continues to live in York with his family.
Steve said: “This award is recognition of Croda’s success, the company that I have been lucky enough to lead for the past 13 years, with its world-leading science and incredibly talented people – the lifeblood of this great business.”
