Abingdon, UK – 30 April 2025 – Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk and performance management, today announced it has been honoured with the “Export Excellence Award” at the 15th UK-Portugal Business Awards, recognising its outstanding success and growth in the Portuguese market.
The Awards, hosted by the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Portugal, celebrate the success of British companies expanding into Portugal, as well as Portuguese companies investing in the United Kingdom. Achilles’ success in Portugal reflects its commitment to supporting businesses with supply chain resilience, ethical sourcing, and sustainability.
Achilles’ Katie Ferrier, Regional Director, UK and Ireland and Eva Lezcano, Regional Director, Southern Europe, attended the ceremony to receive the award on Achilles’ behalf at the SUD Lisboa Hall, with His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe, Chris Barton CMG, and His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal, Lisa Bandari, in attendance.
Dr. Paul Stanley, CEO of Achilles, said, “We are proud to be recognised with the Export Excellence Award at the UK-Portugal Business Awards. This achievement reflects the dedication of our teams and the trust of our clients in Portugal. As businesses navigate increasing demands for resilience, transparency and sustainability, Achilles remains committed to supporting growth through stronger, more responsible supply chains.”
First launched in 2008, the UK-Portugal Business Awards highlight the entrepreneurial spirit and business excellence of 37 companies this year. Achilles is honoured to be recognised among such a distinguished group and looks forward to continuing its growth and collaboration in the Portuguese market.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Hayley van Leeuwen
Chief Marketing Officer, Achilles
Hayley.vanleeuwen@achilles.com
About Achilles
For more than 30 years, Achilles has protected organizations’ business interests and reputations by providing unrivalled levels of supply chain transparency, carbon reduction and management. Achilles is the supply chain risk, ESG and carbon management partner of choice for the world’s leading global brands.
Achilles specializes in supporting customers who require robust global supply chain resilience, risk management and reporting to comply with ESG regulations, meet investor requirements, and achieve ambitious sustainability goals.
It works with market-leading financial, industrial, commercial and governmental organizations that require serious, detailed analysis and expert insight to deliver exceptional supplier selection and reporting confidence. Operating from 22 locations worldwide, Achilles is at the forefront of the battle against climate change, a champion for social justice and human rights, and an expert in health, safety, and risk management.
About UK-Portugal Business Awards
Hosted by the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Portugal, the UK-Portugal Business Awards event is an initiative to reward and publicly recognise the entrepreneurial effort of Portuguese companies that have chosen the United Kingdom as an investment destination, as well as British companies that have achieved success in Portugal, some of which are also direct investors in the Portuguese market.
First launched in 2008, this year marks the 15th edition of the UK-Portugal Business Awards and celebrate 37 businesses, out of the wide group of companies the DBT Portugal team supports, in recognition of their success.
The awards are hosted by His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal, Lisa Bandari, together with HM Trade
Commissioner for Europe, Chris Barton, in an event at SUD Lisboa Hall, on April 30th.
