The Managing Director of Tamworth-based HiB, has been ranked as one of the top business leaders in the UK, as part of the Growing Business Intelligence SME Leaders 20.

The award recognises and celebrates the achievements of leaders at small or medium-sized enterprises and is presented to those that have demonstrated strength, innovation, flexibility and resilience during the challenges of the past 18 months.

Robert Ginsberg, who has been MD for the leading bathroom supplier for more than nine years, was among the top 20 individuals chosen to receive the award by the panel of judges and be congratulated for his efforts.

He said: "I am delighted to have been named among the winners of this year's SME Leaders 20. Supporting HiB through its continued growth, navigating the current economic climate and putting together a strategy for the future has been central to my role along with the other Directors.

"To see the business go from strength to strength while also doing as much as possible to support our employees, our partners and the wider community has been a real privilege and we're driving forward with our vision to achieve even more in the coming years."

The SME Leaders 20 award by Growing Business Intelligence, in association with Azets, identifies an elite group of individuals who have made a significant difference to their respective businesses.

Fraser Campbell, UK Head of Accounts and Business Advisory Services at Azets and one of the judges of this year's awards, said: "Congratulations to our SME Leaders 20.

"SMEs are the backbone of the economy and they have faced some of the most challenging circumstances over the last 15 months with real courage and perseverance. All entries were inspiring and full of a determination to succeed – an impressive trait in SMEs. We are delighted to share the SME Leaders 20 results and celebrate the leadership and ambition of SMEs across the UK."