Managing director of AW Hainsworth, Amanda McLaren, has been recruited to the position of Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire by the Monarch’s Lord-Lieutenant, Ed Anderson CBE.
Amanda will support Ed Anderson CBE, the Monarch’s personal representative in West Yorkshire, in representing the Crown
She will develop closer links among the community and uphold public service and civic engagement traditions.
The Lord Lieutenant’s duties can include escorting royal visitors with official visits to West Yorkshire, representing the King at community events, being involved in the honours system – including presenting them on behalf of the Crown and generally contributing to the community with involvement in local events.
Amanda is an Executive Board Director who has worked with UK-based small and medium enterprises and global manufacturing businesses over the last 35 years, gaining experience in mechanical engineering, electronics, automotive, leisure and textile sectors.
Amanda said: “I was honoured to be nominated by Ed Anderson to become a Deputy Lieutenant for our region. Receiving my commission of appointment by command of HM the King was a very proud moment.
“I’m looking forward to assisting with any duties that may be required within the Lieutenancy, contributing to the local community and working closely with the other Deputy Lieutenants for West Yorkshire, deploying my professional and personal knowledge and experience.”
In her current role at AW Hainsworth, Amanda has been credited with personally driving a mental health and wellbeing strategy throughout the business over the last three years, with many employees benefiting from further education and awareness through professionally run workshops and personal support from the company’s on-site mental health counselling service.
AW Hainsworth is a heritage textile mill established in 1783 and based at Stannin glory bottom. It integrates the traditional qualities of craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation and product development to create exquisite woollen cloth, high-performing textiles, and iconic fabrics for customers worldwide.
The manufacturer has recently been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment to His Majesty the King as Manufacturers of Furnishing Fabrics.
The mill has held a Royal Warrant for two decades, initially awarded in 2004 and renewed periodically.
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