Dan Sagar, founder of DS Business Growth, was named a finalist for the University of Southampton Business School Award for Entrepreneur of the Year at the New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards 2024.
The award recognises leaders who show innovation, resilience and a commitment to inspiring others.
Dan's background is in luxury hospitality and e-commerce, and he has run several businesses of his own through tough markets. Through DS Business Growth he now helps established service businesses move from scattered to structured, with clear numbers, a plan and steady growth.
Speaking about the nomination, Dan said: "It's an honour to be recognised alongside such inspiring entrepreneurs. For me, this is about more than personal recognition, it's proof of what can be achieved when you combine vision with execution. My goal has always been to help business owners turn ambition into results, and this shortlisting reinforces that mission."
Read more about Dan's background.