Acquisition International has recognised Jessica Patterson, Chief Financial Officer of Safinah, as Coating Consultancy CFO of the Year 2026 (UK), alongside the title of Most Outstanding Strategic Leadership in Business 2026. The award highlights Jessica’s significant contribution to the continued growth, operational resilience, and strategic development of Safinah across the global marine, energy, infrastructure, and yacht coatings consultancy sectors.
The recognition reflects a period of strong strategic progress for Safinah, with the business continuing to expand its position as an independent technical authority within the global coatings industry. Under Jessica’s financial leadership, Safinah has strengthened its operational governance, supported international business growth initiatives, and enhanced the company’s long-term commercial strategy across multiple specialist markets.
Jessica has played a critical role in aligning financial management with Safinah’s broader business vision – ensuring the company maintains the agility, governance, and commercial discipline required to support increasingly complex global projects. Her leadership has also contributed toward supporting innovation, investment in technical capabilities, and the continued development of Safinah’s international consultancy operations.
The award additionally recognises Jessica’s wider strategic influence beyond traditional financial management. Her contribution to business planning, organisational development, and long-term sustainability has helped reinforce Safinah’s reputation as a trusted consultancy partner delivering independent, evidence-based coating governance and technical services worldwide.
Commenting on the award, Andy Hopkinson, Managing Director of Safinah, said:
"Jessica’s leadership has been instrumental in supporting Safinah’s continued growth and strategic direction. Her ability to combine strong financial governance with commercial insight and long-term business thinking has helped strengthen our position across multiple sectors internationally. This recognition is thoroughly deserved and reflects both her professional excellence and the important role she continues to play in the evolution of Safinah.”
Speaking about the recognition, Safinah described the award as a reflection of the collective efforts of the wider business and its continued commitment to technical excellence, strategic leadership, and client-focused delivery across the sectors it serves.
The award was presented as part of the 2026 Influential Businesswoman Awards programme hosted by Acquisition International, recognising exceptional leadership and business achievement across the UK.
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