{"id":2469,"date":"2025-10-09T13:59:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T12:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sedapds.com\/news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T15:42:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T14:42:58","slug":"seda-co-founders-and-ceo-named-in-the-uks-top-50-most-ambitious-business-leaders-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sedapds.com\/news\/seda-co-founders-and-ceo-named-in-the-uks-top-50-most-ambitious-business-leaders-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Seda co-founders and CEO named in the UK\u2019s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paul-dickinson-7bb10719\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr Paul Dickinson<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Chief Scientist &amp; Co-founder, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marcel-de-matas-5009297\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr Marcel de Matas<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> MBE, Chief Business Officer &amp; Co-founder and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paul-w-stott-91956916\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr Paul Stott<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, CEO of Seda have been recognised in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Top 50 was created by LDC, the private equity investor that is part of Lloyds Banking Group, in partnership with The Times. Now in its eighth year, the programme continues to celebrate the drive and ambition of Britain\u2019s best and brightest entrepreneurs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year the programme received almost 700 nominations, showcasing the exceptional individuals that are building successful, growing medium-sized businesses right across the UK.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The business leaders featured in The LDC Top 50 for 2025 are making a powerful impact by creating jobs, making a difference in the communities they serve, championing sustainability and expanding internationally. They are also demonstrating resilience as they drive growth and develop new ideas to innovate and diversify.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They operate from 67 towns and cities across the UK and span every sector of the economy, whilst collectively they employ almost 10,000 people and generate combined revenues of \u00a31.2bn.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedapds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> provides Integrated Pharmaceutical Development and Clinical Pharmacology services and Consultancy to the Pharma and Biotechnology Industries. Our GMP manufacturing division, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sedacms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Seda Clinical Manufacturing Services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, provides comprehensive services for the establishment, testing, manufacturing, and distribution of oral dosage forms for clinical trials.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2471 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedapds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/T50-\u2013-SEDA-Dr-P-Dickinson-Dr-M-Matas-Dr-P-Scott-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Paul-Dickinson-Marcel-de-Matas-Paul-Stott-UK\u2019s-Top-50-Most-Ambitious-Business-Leaders-for-2025 \" width=\"698\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sedapds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/T50-\u2013-SEDA-Dr-P-Dickinson-Dr-M-Matas-Dr-P-Scott-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sedapds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/T50-\u2013-SEDA-Dr-P-Dickinson-Dr-M-Matas-Dr-P-Scott-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sedapds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/T50-\u2013-SEDA-Dr-P-Dickinson-Dr-M-Matas-Dr-P-Scott-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sedapds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/T50-\u2013-SEDA-Dr-P-Dickinson-Dr-M-Matas-Dr-P-Scott-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sedapds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/T50-\u2013-SEDA-Dr-P-Dickinson-Dr-M-Matas-Dr-P-Scott-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paul Dickinson, Chief Scientist &amp; Co-founder of Seda said: &#8216;Thank you to Gillian Sharman for championing NW companies and Seda Pharmaceutical Development &amp; Clinical Manufacturing Services in particular.&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marcel de Matas, Chief Business Officer &amp; Co-founder of Seda said: \u2018Great to be recognised in the Top 50 ambitious business leaders in the UK. Proud to be part of such a fantastic leadership team. Hopefully much more to come over the next few years.\u2019<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paul Stott, CEO of Seda said:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun SCXW177470661 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177470661 BCX8\">\u2018<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177470661 BCX8\">It&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177470661 BCX8\"> wonderful to be recognised alongside a cohort of fantastic UK leaders. It feels like we are still at the start of our journey with Seda, with lots more exciting things to come.\u2019<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW177470661 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">John Garner, Managing Partner at LDC, added:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u201cIn the eight years since we launched The LDC Top 50 we\u2019ve had the honour of meeting some exceptional business leaders. This year\u2019s cohort has shown drive and ambition in their growth journeys, proven remarkable resilience, and together they are making a real difference to their employees, the communities they work in and society at large. I\u2019d like to congratulate them on everything they\u2019ve achieved so far. Their success stories are only just beginning, and we\u2019re excited to see where their journey takes them next.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read more about The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025 here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldc.co.uk\/top-50\/dr-paul-dickinson-dr-marcel-de-matas-mbe-and-dr-paul-stott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr Paul Dickinson Dr Marcel de Matas MBE and Dr Paul Stott &#8211; LDC<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr Paul Dickinson, Chief Scientist &amp; Co-founder, Dr Marcel de Matas MBE, Chief Business Officer &amp; Co-founder and Dr Paul Stott, CEO of Seda have been recognised in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025.\u00a0 The Top 50 was created by LDC, the private equity 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