Helen Sharratt

“Coolair has been around for four decades. It’s my job to make sure it’s still thriving in another 40 years.”

“I’ve been at Coolair Equipment Limited for more than 25 years but my relationship with the company goes way back.

“In the early 90s I was part of their external audit team and after three years of working alongside them, I was offered a role within the business.

“As Finance Director, there are three very broad strands to my role: running the national accounts team and taking responsibility for all financial aspects of the business, managing the IT strategy and day-to-day IT issues and, alongside my fellow directors and shareholders, devising the long-term strategy for the company.

“After 25 years with Coolair, I can confirm no two days are ever the same – we continually move forward and innovate. It’s a joy to work in a close company which has a family atmosphere and many long-standing employees, trusted business partners and clients.

“Away from the business I am very much a night person. In fact, my ideal day would culminate in enjoying the evening buzz of a new city. Travel is an absolute passion and any chance I get I will hop on a plane for a city break.”