East Lothian businessman Craig Douglas Named Business Leader of the Year

PORT SETON, Scotland - Jan. 30, 2026 - PRLog -- Waste Cloud Ltd is proud to announce that its co-founder, Craig Douglas, has been named Business Leader of the Year at the Scottish Forces in Business Awards, an accolade recognising outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact within the business community.

The award was formally presented by Major General (Retired) Nick Cavanagh CB, Director at Mott MacDonald, whose distinguished career and leadership added significant prestige to the occasion. The award celebrates Craig Douglas's strategic vision, entrepreneurial drive, and commitment to building scalable, compliant, and forward-thinking waste management solutions through Waste Cloud.

Speaking following the announcement, Craig Douglas said:

"It is a genuine honour to receive the Business Leader of the Year award. To be recognised among such a strong field of nominees and winners across all categories is incredibly humbling. This award is not a reflection of one individual—it represents a true team effort."

Craig was quick to highlight the collective contribution behind the success, adding:

"Waste Cloud has grown because of the hard work, dedication, and shared vision of an exceptional team. In particular, I want to recognise my business partner Ross Burton, whose insight, support, and commitment have been instrumental throughout our journey. This achievement belongs to both of us and to everyone who has played a part in building the business."

The ceremony also celebrated excellence across multiple categories, and Craig extended his congratulations to all other winners and nominees:

"Well done to all the other winners and nominees in each category. The standard across the board was extremely high, and it's inspiring to see so many businesses and leaders driving innovation and positive change."

Craig also expressed sincere appreciation to those who supported the event and contributed to its success:

"I'd like to thank all of the event sponsors for their continued backing of business excellence, as well as Callum Hay and James Williams for their outstanding support on the night. Their efforts helped make the evening a memorable one."

Waste Cloud has become widely recognised for its innovative approach to waste management, leveraging technology, compliance-led processes, and digital infrastructure to modernise skip hire and waste services across the UK. Under Craig Douglas's leadership, the company has continued to grow while maintaining a strong focus on transparency, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

The Business Leader of the Year award marks a significant milestone for both Craig Douglas and Waste Cloud, reinforcing their leadership in the waste management and environmental services sector.

ENDS

For further information, please contact:
https://www.wastecloud.co.uk/