Top Award for local businesswoman Denise O’Leary MBE.
Chippenham based businesswoman Denise O’Leary MBE from Purpol is Awarded MP HERo status by MP Sarah Gibson.
About the MP HERoes Award
A cross-party national initiative which encourages, celebrates, and supports female enterprise throughout the UK. MPs nominate a dynamic woman business owner in their constituency, highlighting female entrepreneurship across sectors and industries.
About Denise O’Leary MBE, Director of Purpol Marketing
Denise O’Leary MBE is the award-winning Managing Director of Purpol Marketing, a company she founded to help businesses grow through expert marketing strategy and tender consultancy. With a specialist focus on the construction sector, Denise has supported clients in securing over £4 billion in contracts—demonstrating the powerful impact of her knowledge, dedication, and business acumen.
Widely respected for her leadership, Denise has received 54 international business awards in recognition of her excellence and innovation. She is a passionate advocate for small and medium-sized enterprises and champions inclusive economic growth through her work, speaking engagements, and mentoring.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Denise led one of the UK’s largest Kickstart programmes, delivering training and employment support to 229 young people over 22 months. Her efforts equipped participants with valuable marketing skills and gave them a foundation for future success at a time of great national uncertainty.
Awarded an MBE for services to business, Denise is a shining example of responsible enterprise and a powerful role model for women in business. Through her work, she continues to deliver meaningful change for individuals, businesses, and the wider economy.
About MP HERoes
MP HERoes are role models leading the way for other women to start or grow a business. A Savvitas programme in partnership with NatWest, supported by the Women & Enterprise All-Party Parliamentary Group and the Inclusive Entrepreneurship APPG.
Women business owners are featured online: www.mpheroes.com and joinan interactive peer group with year-round events and activities to develop skills and build connections, from Parliament to regional and local events.
Reacting, Denise O’Leary MBE said,
“I’m truly honoured to be recognised as an MP HERo and grateful to Sarah Gibson MP for the nomination. Supporting businesses to grow and helping young people gain vital skills has always been my passion. It’s wonderful to see female entrepreneurship celebrated in this way, and I’m proud to stand alongside so many inspiring women across the UK.”
Commenting, Sarah Gibson MP said,
“Denise is a hardworking business woman who is transforming the lives of so many people. It was a no-brainer to me that Denise was well deserving of this nomination, and I am so pleased that she has been given this award.
Helene Martin Gee, Savvitas founder & MP HERoes creator,says: “MP HERoes is shining a spotlight on brilliant women business owners. I’m delighted to welcome Denise O’Leary MBE to the MP HERoes community. Thanks to support from Sarah Gibson MP.
“Through our partnership with NatWest, we’re celebrating female founders from every sector and every part of the UK, championed by MPs of all parties.”
Yvonne Greeves, Director of Women in Business at NatWest Group says:”It’s great to be working with MPs and Savvitas to champion women business owners as role models who are contributing so much to their local economy”
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About Savvitas: An influential and innovative community which works to positively impact lifelong development of women; with an emphasis on boosting women’s economic power. See www.savvitas.com
Full detail of Sarah Gibson MP’s nomination of Denise O’Leary;
It is with great respect and sincere admiration that I put forward the nomination of Denise O’Leary MBE, Managing Director of Purpol Marketing, for recognition in the MPHERoes campaign.
Denise represents the very best of British enterprise. Her leadership, dedication, and compassion have brought significant and lasting benefits to the business community and to many individuals across my constituency and the United Kingdom.
Since establishing Purpol Marketing, Denise has shown an exceptional commitment to enabling businesses to grow and thrive. Her expertise in strategic marketing and tender consultancy has had a remarkable effect, particularly within the construction sector. Through her guidance, clients have secured in excess of £4bn worth of opportunities. This figure is a testament not only to her skill and knowledge but also to her tireless commitment to supporting economic advancement.
Denise’s outstanding work has been recognised through 54 international business awards. These honours reflect the excellence and innovation that she brings to every aspect of her work. She is a widely respected leader and a true ambassador for responsible business practice.
During the COVID pandemic, when the country faced immense uncertainty, Denise stepped forward to lead what is believed to be one of the largest Kickstart programmes in the nation. Over the course of 22 months, she provided training and meaningful support to 229 young people, equipping them with marketing skills and practical knowledge to prepare them for future careers. This extraordinary effort helped many young people who were otherwise facing considerable disadvantage and uncertainty.
Denise is a tireless advocate for small and medium sized enterprises and has always championed inclusive growth and opportunity. She speaks regularly at business events, shares her insights through publications, and gives her time generously to mentoring others. Her work continues to uplift individuals and businesses alike.
I believe Denise O’Leary MBE is a truly deserving nominee for the MPHERoes campaign. Her integrity, vision, and service to others embody the highest ideals of leadership and enterprise. She is an inspiration to women in business and a valued contributor to the strength of our national economy.
