4th Feb 2026
Celnor is proud to celebrate the graduation of cohort 2 from our Leadership Development Programme (LDP), marking another major milestone in our commitment to empowering and developing leaders across the Group.
Launched in September 2024, the Leadership Development Programme brings together groups of 12 leaders from across Celnor’s four Divisions for a 16-day immersive development experience. The programme combines technical business learning with leadership-focused modules designed to strengthen management skills, inspire collaboration, and promote personal growth.
Delivered over eight months, sessions have covered a blend of Celnor-specific training and broader leadership themes. Participants have also gain valuable insight into the Celnor way of working, helping them lead both themselves and their teams with confidence and consistency. Beyond skill-building, the programme fosters strong cross-business relationships, creating a supportive network that encourages knowledge sharing and teamwork across the Group.
“The LDP has allowed me to ensure the vision, values, culture, and reputation of MSS have been clearly set by myself as Managing Director, supported by Celnor and taken on by the staff to ensure my legacy will be carried forward. Training with colleagues from other Celnor companies has helped built my trust and confidence in our collective service offering.” LDP graduate, Mike Osbaldstone, Managing Director, MSS.
“The content and delivery of Celnor’s LDP far exceeded the leadership training I’ve had elsewhere. I can honestly say it’s the first time that professional training has made such a difference. My confidence as a Director has grown, and I recognise daily the positive impact on the team resulting from my improved decision making and communication.” LDP graduate, Sharon Gavin, Operations Director, Riverside Environmental.
Anushka Bakshi, Chief People Officer, commented: “Seeing our second group of leaders progress through the programme and put their learning into practice has been hugely rewarding. Their growth over the past year reflects the dedication and enthusiasm that drives Celnor forward.”
Simon Parrington, CEO and Founder of Celnor, added: “It’s been inspiring to watch our second cohort grow in confidence and capability over the past year. Each leader has demonstrated real commitment to their development and to the success of their teams. Over the past year, participants from all four of our Divisions have embraced every challenge, built meaningful relationships, and developed as confident leaders who will help shape the future of our Group. Investing in our people is central to Celnor’s success and the LDP demonstrates our long-term commitment to developing talent from within.”
The programme sits alongside the Management Development Programme (MDP) and Commercial Development Programme (CDP) as part of Celnor’s wider Learning at Celnor initiative, offering personal development opportunities for colleagues at every level.
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