Rowland Taylor, of Advanced Aircraft Training Ltd, Ely, is the 2013 Business Person of the Year.

Mr Taylor has grown AAT into a company which now delivers training across the world.

The judges said: “Clients include 17 flag carrier airlines, one Royal Flight, one Presidential Flight and one of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers as well as numerous other carriers and aircraft maintenance providers.

“Under Rowland’s direction the company has built a reputation for quality that has resulted in Advanced Aircraft Training Ltd becoming one of the leading international trainers in its field.”

Highly commended:

Richard Tanfield Johnson - IT Green, Mepal

Zahid Ahmed - Sylhet, Ely

Ian Rutherford - Wyvern DM Ltd, Witchford