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Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE

Economy & Infrastructure21 Aug 2026

Why More Welsh Businesses Should Enter The King’s Awards for Enterprise

Across Gwent and throughout Wales, we are fortunate to have businesses that are leading the way in innovation, international trade, sustainability and social impact.

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Applying for the King's Award gave us the opportunity to step back and recognise just how far our business had come. The application process encouraged us to bring together evidence of our achievements, our innovation and our internation…

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Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE

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Why More Welsh Businesses Should Enter The King’s Awards for Enterprise21 Aug

Brigadier writes for Business News Wales as a guest columnist. Columns reflect the author’s own views. Interested in writing for us?