J T Dove among the UK’s best privately managed companies

The programme highlights the role of private companies as key innovators and major contributors to the UK’s economic growth.

North East-based builders' merchant, J T Dove, has been recognised as one of ten top-performing private businesses in the UK’s 2025 Best Managed Companies awards.

The company was assessed on four pillars, being strategy; culture and commitment; capabilities and innovation; and governance and financials. Successful applicants demonstrated superior performance in all areas, compared to their peers, benchmarks for their industry and other applicants. The company learnt a great deal through the process to facilitate continuous strategic development for its future

Managing Director, Michael Young, said: "At the McLaren Technology Centre in London, I was delighted to take the stage to accept the award on behalf of all J T Dove colleagues. It has been a fascinating time for our industry and I have been delighted in the way that the J T Dove team have embraced the challenge and continued to have a laser focus on our customers. Our ability to learn and adapt as well as sticking to our core principles has allowed us to move the business forward with pace and humility.

"Our business is in a strong position, and we continue to make good progress against our key objectives. To have this recognised externally through the prestigious Best Managed Companies programme really is a pat on the back for all of our hard-working & talented colleagues we have throughout our business. This award is for the entire team."

The UK’s Best Managed Companies programme shines a spotlight on private businesses from across the UK and the performance that drives them. The programme is an initiative of Deloitte Private, which provides personalised solutions to privately owned businesses and family enterprises.

This is the inaugural year of the UK’s Best Managed Companies awards, with the programme already established in over 45 territories across the world. It recognises top private companies for their organisational success and contributions to their industry and the economy.

Claire Evans, Deloitte Private partner and UK Best Managed Companies leader, added: “The Best Managed Companies programme celebrates the passion, resilience, and focus on sustainable growth that are hallmarks of the UK’s leading private businesses.

“These businesses are purpose-driven, disciplined, and industry-leading. They are confidently navigating the future and setting an inspiring standard for success among private businesses in the UK."