10 questions with...Alan Hirst, sales director at Leeds-based Union Industries

There's a lot of pressure attached to running a business and no more so than when you're answerable to all the staff, who have the power to vote directors out.

By Ismail Mulla

Thursday, 8th August 2019, 12:45 pm

Union Industries in an employee-owned manufacturer of industrial doors based in Leeds.

Alan Hirst is a sales director at Union Industries, which is a pioneer in employee ownership.

While normally he has to make key decisions that ensure the success of the Leeds-based manufacturer, today he tackles the tough questions in life.

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Union Industries in an employee-owned manufacturer of industrial doors based in Leeds.

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10 questions with...Alan Hirst, sales director at Leeds-based Union Industries

There's a lot of pressure attached to running a business and no more so than when you're answerable to all the staff, who have the power to vote directors out.

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