Waterman Group Plc is delighted to announce that its CEO Nick Taylor has been nominated for Executive Director of the Year at the Small Caps Awards 2016.

The Awards, sponsored by ICAP Securities & Derivatives Exchange (ISDX) and supported by the London Stock Exchange, shines a light on the best companies and participants in the small and micro-cap community (sub £150m market capitalisation) across eleven categories.

The nominations have been selected by a judging panel comprised of leaders in the Small Cap sector and is Chaired by Brian Basham, Chairman of Equity Development.

Nick Taylor, CEO of Waterman Group commented; "I am extremely honoured to have been nominated for this prestigious award. The nomination is a testament to the success of our people and recognises their ability to deliver time and time again for our clients generating repeat business. It is a real privilege to be included in such a strong category of nominees."

Taylor stepped onto Waterman Group Plc board in 2003 and became CEO in 2007. In 2013, he launched a strategic growth plan, which included a major restructure of the business and a primary focus on the UK which now generates 90% of Waterman's revenue. The CEO has surrounded himself with a strong leadership to grow the talent base within the company. Over the last two financial years Waterman has delivered a UK revenue growth of 48% and increased adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from 1.4p to 5.4p. In 2015, excluding Funds and AIM, Waterman was the 8th highest growth stock on the London Stock Exchange.

The Small Cap Awards ceremony will be held on the 16th June 2016 at the Montcalm Hotel in Marble Arch, London.

For more information about the award, visit http://www.smallcapawards.com