Scott Christian, Chief Financial Officer at Bond International, has been shortlisted for CFO of the Year at the Private Business Awards 2026, sponsored by BDO.
The awards celebrate the best private and PE-backed businesses in the UK with a turnover of £10m – £500m. Last year’s inaugural awards saw winners including Totalmobile, Flagstone Group and Cycle Pharma.
Scott’s shortlisting recognises his contribution to Bond International’s continued growth, financial strength and long-term investment strategy. Bond has grown into one of the UK’s leading tyre wholesalers, with turnover over £400M in 2025 with further significant growth expected in 2026.
As CFO, Scott has played a central role in supporting the company’s expansion, including major investment in warehousing, fleet, systems and infrastructure. This includes Bond’s wider £120m infrastructure investment programme, designed to increase stock capacity, improve service levels and support the company’s national distribution network.
The second year of the awards programme has recognised the companies and business leaders that represent the very best of private business in the UK. With finalists selected by an independent judging panel, the winners will be announced at the Private Business Awards Gala Dinner at The Savoy Hotel in London on Thursday 10th September 2026.
The Private Business Awards received over 700 nominations across its 11 categories. The shortlist was selected by an expert judging panel of leading industry figures. The awards attracted nominations from diverse sectors and regions throughout the UK, reflecting the breadth and depth of private business excellence nationwide.
Scott Christian, Chief Financial Officer at Bond International, said: “I’m incredibly proud to be shortlisted for CFO of the Year. Bond International has experienced significant growth in recent years, and that has only been possible because of the dedication, resilience and ambition of the whole team. My role is to ensure the business has the financial strength, structure and confidence to keep investing for the future. Whether that is new depots, improved systems, greater stock capacity or supporting our people, everything we do is focused on building a stronger business for our customers, suppliers and employees.
Charlie Bond, Chief Executive Officer of Bond International, said: “Scott has been instrumental in supporting Bond’s growth and long-term strategy. His commercial judgement, financial discipline and commitment to the business have helped us invest with confidence while maintaining the service levels our customers expect. This shortlisting is well deserved recognition for the contribution Scott makes every day, not only as CFO but as a key part of the leadership team driving Bond forward.”
Mark Sykes, Head of Consulting at BDO, said: “At BDO, we partner with and champion the ambitious private companies that are the heart of the UK economy. It is these companies and the people behind them that continue to drive our economic growth across every region and sector in the UK. These awards shine a light on the innovation, ambition and success that should be commended and will inspire other businesses across the UK.”
“Despite economic uncertainty and a challenging business environment, this shortlist brings to life to the impressive leadership, performance and resilience across the private sector. It reiterates the opportunity for the entrepreneurial, ambitious and growing mid-sized businesses that BDO is proud to work with. We look forward to celebrating with all the shortlisted businesses in September and would like to congratulate everyone involved.”
To learn more about the Private Business Awards 2026, visit:
https://www.privatebusinessawards.co.uk/#about
