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The Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 for 2024 was revealed on 11th October.

Each year we objectively compile a list of the region’s Top 50 fastest growing businesses. These organisations are the lifeblood of the economy and the Fastest 50 provides the perfect opportunity to recognise the North East’s key players in business and celebrate them on a wider scale.

The Fastest 50 champions regional companies, highlighting success and innovation, to inspire those who work in business.

Congratulations to RE:GEN North East Limited who were crowned the North East’s Fastest Growing Business for 2024, as well as taking the Fastest Growing Large Business (turnover over £30m) title. OES Group Ltd won the award for the Fastest Growing Medium Business (turnover between £10m and £30m), whilst Troo Ltd were named Fastest Growing Small Business (turnover less than £10m).

 

Ward Hadaway Fastest 50

View this year's Fastest 50 list

We are delighted to reveal this incredible line-up of businesses. Collectively, these 50 regional powerhouses are projecting a story of sustained growth in tough times through innovation, efficiency and skills. They really are the heroes of the region’s economy!

Click below to find out more about our Fastest 50 companies and how they ranked.

See the full list

Highlights from the Fastest 50 Awards 2024

Photos from the 2024 awards

2024's winners

  • It’s humbling to receive this recognition. Our people drive everything we do. It’s inspiring to stand alongside so many fantastic businesses.

    Brinsley Sheridan, Chief Operating Officer at RE:GEN Group
  • To be honest, this win came as a bit of a shock, but we’re incredibly proud. All of our employees give everything to what we do – it’s so rewarding to see that effort pay off.

    Robert Forsyth, Managing Director at OES Group
  • We’re overwhelmed and really surprised but in the best way possible… We’ve always aimed to differentiate ourselves from the typical brokerage world by delivering real value to our customers, this award shows we’re doing something right.

    Andrew Richardson, CEO at Troo

Our other awards

Fastest 50 Yorkshire

Launched in 2011, the Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards celebrate the region's fastest-growing, privately-owned companies.

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Fastest 50 North West

Launched in 2014, the North West Fastest 50 Awards celebrate the region's fastest-growing, privately-owned companies.

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