Iceland Foods has scored a double whammy of awards, having been named the best big company to work for in the UK while its CEO Malcolm Walker has been declared best leader of a big company in Britain.
The praise from the Sunday Times at its Best Companies Awards Dinner could hardly come at a better time for frozen food chain, as it is up for sale following the collapse of owners Landsbanki.
Iceland has also been commended for achieving the best improvements in colleague engagement of any big company in the UK over the last 12 months.
It moves up to number one in the best companies league table from sixth place in 2011, thirteenth in 2010 and fourteenth in 2009, when it was first assessed.
It is the only national food retailer to appear in the league table.
Iceland chief executive Malcolm Walker said: “At Iceland we’ve always known that Iceland is the best company to work for - not just in the UK, but in the world - and it is great to have this confirmed by such a respected independent survey. When we first entered in 2009 I said I wouldn’t be happy until we were Number 1 and I am absolutely delighted that we have now achieved this goal.
“We will continue to focus on making Iceland a fantastic place to shop and a company where doing our jobs well and having fun fit together so naturally that they are simply a way of life.”
Iceland executive director for people and customers Nick Canning added: “Malcolm Walker founded Iceland in 1970 and has led the business for a truly astounding 37 successful years. Everyone in the company knowswhat a fantastic leader he is and feels immensely proud of his achievements. We are delighted that, thanks to this Award, many more people will now share our secret.”
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