Businessman appointed to ambassador role

A MIRFIELD businessman has been appointed an official ambassador for a new initiative to help people make more of their potential.

Danny Matharu, managing director of corporate events, recruitment and sales company Hillrich Ltd, joins the likes of The Apprentice's Sir Alan Sugar, Dragon's Den panellist Peter Jones and Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold in supporting the Make Your Mark campaign.

The national campaign aims to create a culture to support enterprising people through the inspirational stories of business leaders who have already made their mark - and combined making money with making a positive impact on local communities.

Danny is already making his ideas happen by inviting all young entrepreneurs involved in the Make Your Mark campaign to his annual Dream Start conference free of charge - along with priority passes to all other events he runs.

Said Danny: ""I am honoured to be asked to help with the Make Your Mark initiative, joining esteemed individuals like Sir Alan Sugar, Peter Jones and Jacqueline Gold who all support the campaign.

"I only wish that Make Your Mark were around when I was young as I would have probably started up in business 15 years earlier!"

He added: "I am passionate about assisting young people to overcome any fears and negativity, as I believe these are any entrepreneurs' biggest hurdles.

"Along with Make Your Mark, I will actively aim to increase the number of young people starting up in business in Yorkshire and beyond."

Some 600 Make Your Mark Ambassadors across the UK are committed to telling their inspiring stories via events, school visits and the media.

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