Lionel Hitchen Celebrated as One of the Top 200 Women-Powered Businesses in the UK
CEO Eva Agnew’s Vision Drives Company Success
In a remarkable testament to its commitment to excellence and innovation, Lionel Hitchen, a leading supplier of natural flavours and flavour ingredients to the food and beverage industry, has been named one of the Top 200 Women-Powered Businesses in the UK for 2024. This prestigious recognition stems from a thorough analysis of the women-led business landscape in the UK, conducted by J.P. Morgan Private Bank in collaboration with Beauhurst.
The accolade highlights the impressive journey of Lionel Hitchen under the stewardship of CEO Eva Agnew, who has been at the helm since 2012. Under her leadership, the company has experienced significant growth and success, driven by a focus on manufacturing excellence and the implementation of a world-class continuous improvement programme.
In reflecting on this achievement, Agnew stated, “In my 12 years as CEO, my prime objective has been to ensure the happiness of our employees. I firmly believe that any business with employees who enjoy their work will thrive, grow, and delight its customers.”
Agnew further underscored the critical role of company culture in fostering growth. “We have worked hard to create a culture where all employees are valued as individuals, engaged, motivated, and eager to contribute. This, along with our World Class Manufacturing CI programme, has been the foundation of our growth, success, and strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and partners. We are very proud of our Naturally Fabulous Team Hitchen.”
This latest recognition adds to Lionel Hitchen’s impressive roster of accolades, which includes:
- Central South Business Awards 2023: Large Business of the Year and Company of the Year
- Solent 250 Awards 2022: Business Culture Award
- Central South Business Awards 2022: International Business of the Year
- Solent 250 Awards 2021: Employee Engagement & Wellbeing
These awards not only highlight Lionel Hitchen’s dedication to excellence and innovation but also reflect its commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture.
As the company continues to thrive under Agnew’s leadership, it remains steadfast in its core values of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, paving the way for a bright future in the food and beverage industry.
