Julie A Kenny CBE, DL

Julie Kenny founded Pyronix Limited in 1986 and is now Chair and Chief Executive of the company, together with its parent company Secure Holdings Limited. Based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Pyronix manufactures an extensive range of electronic security equipment for intruder alarms.

For 20 years Julie has been involved in serving the business and wider communities and currently holds several regional and national positions. Julie is one of three Commissioners, appointed by Government, to oversee improvements of governance at Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council; immediate past Chair and Director of the British Security Industry Association; Chair of Governors at Maltby Academy; Sheffield Branch President of the NSPCC and sits on the Board of Creative Sheffield.

In recognition of her contribution to the region’s business and industry, Julie was awarded a CBE in 2002 and an Honorary Doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University in 2006. In 2012, Julie won the Engineering and Manufacturing award at the First Women Awards and served as High Sheriff of South Yorkshire 2012-2013.

Julie had a successful career as a litigation lawyer in both local authority and private practice before changing direction and founding Pyronix.