THE director of Sanctuary Group has beaten off competition from directors across the UK to become the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) new Chartered Director of the Year 2017.

Nathan Warren, group director – commercial of the social landlords based in Castle Street, scored higher than any other candidate in the IoD’s certificate and diploma in company direction examinations, and in the final assessment. He is the lead for the Sanctuary’s commercial growth strategy, heads up the Group’s Fairness for All campaign and chairs its equality and diversity working group.

Mr Warren said: “I am delighted to have received this award and be named alongside the other chartered directors who successfully completed the rigorous assessment process."

“With over 15 years’ experience in corporate finance and strategic delivery, and latterly leading a number of operational businesses, I was keen to become a Chartered Director to build and demonstrate my understanding of corporate governance and move to take on challenges at the highest strategic level. I look forward to using my new skills and knowledge to further deliver Sanctuary’s charitable objectives and core values.”