THE Essex chairman of the Institute of Directors was honoured at the branch’s annual Chairman’s Christmas Breakfast, which was held at the Stock Brook Country Club.

The event was a chance for members to discuss and celebrate the achievements of 2012 and look forward to 2013.

Guest speakers were David Miles, a member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, and Graeme Leach, the IoD’s chief economist and director of policy.

A special commendation was presented to IoD Essex Chairman, Paul Finch, for his implementation of the PRIDE P Programme which supports the resettlement and employment opportunities of Colchester servicemen and women.