Lane4 recognised in 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2020 report

• Lane4 recognised in seventh edition of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report

• Report identifies fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) across the UK

Lane4 has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ 2020. The report recognises the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs)*, highlighting the regional and sector diversity of the UK’s SMEs and the entrepreneurial spirit shown by these companies.

To be featured in the report, businesses had to demonstrate strong revenue growth over the last three years and outperform their sector peers, creating a unique list of the UK’s most innovative SMEs. Further details on the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report and methodology can be found online at www.1000companies.com.

Adrian Moorhouse, Lane4’s managing director, said:

“It’s been a wild year for the learning and development sector, but I’m hugely proud of the way our people at Lane4 have pulled together and transformed the way we work. They certainly inspire me every day, so I’m delighted with this recognition as an inspiring company. This year was the 25th anniversary of when we founded Lane4, and to see how far the business come in that time still makes me stop and pinch myself sometimes.”

David Schwimmer, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group:

“This report highlights the vital role of SMEs in driving economic growth, leading innovation and providing jobs across the UK. In this challenging year for businesses, it is more important than ever to shine a light on these stories of resilience and entrepreneurship. The success of UK SMEs is crucial as we rebuild a post COVID-19 economy, and London Stock Exchange Group is committed to helping growth companies achieve their potential.”

The Rt Hon John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury:

“SMEs are the engine room of our economy. They have risen to the immense challenges of this year with resilience and ingenuity, and we are proud to support them with one of the most generous and comprehensive packages for businesses anywhere in the world. It is more important than ever that we champion the companies in this year’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report and many others like them – they are creating jobs, spurring on our economic recovery, and building the industries of the future.”

 

A full searchable database of all of the companies along with a downloadable pdf of the publication can be found online at www.1000companies.com

* Company data as at December 2019 is included in this report