Louie Gleeson-Toland, an electronics and controls engineer at Ideal Heating, has been named on the Hull & Humber Top 30 Under 30 2025 roll of honour.
According to a statement, the list shines a spotlight on young business talent from across the region.
Louie said: “When my manager first told me I’d been nominated for the Top 30 Under 30 I was hesitant because I struggle with imposter syndrome and lack confidence in myself.
“So, when I found out I had actually won, I was really shocked, but it felt amazing to get that validation and it made me realise that I’m actually capable of achieving things I set my mind to.”
Louie joined Ideal Heating at the company’s headquarters site in Hull as an apprentice IoT (Internet of Things) engineer in 2017. He has since gone on to become a qualified engineer and has worked in roles in both the IoT and Electronics and Controls teams.
In his current position, Louie is primarily involved with validating software across Ideal Heating’s production facility and building test rigs for current and future products.
Julia Thornley, the company’s electronics and controls manager, nominated Louie for the Top 30 Under 30 after being impressed by his dedication and drive.
She said: “I nominated Louie for the programme because his performance over the past two years since he joined my team has been exemplary.
“He has constantly performed at a higher level than could have been expected, showing excellent engineering capability, a lot of hard work, a great deal of imagination and a very broad understanding of his role within the business.”
As part of the Top 30 Under 30 programme, each of the selected winners will undergo 12 months of development in line with the Leadership Excellence Acceleration Programme (LEAP).
The statement said this provides winners with the opportunity to further enhance their skills, supported by industry experts in leadership, self-development and communication.
The year-long programme will culminate with an awards ceremony showcasing the very best young talent from the region, it added.
Louie added: “I could never have imagined that I’d now be in this position when I first walked into Ideal. My manager Julia has been really supportive and has passed so much knowledge on to me.
“My goal is to become a senior engineer in the future, so I’m excited to take part in the LEAP programme, to develop my skills and continue progressing towards my goals. I hope that the programme will help me gain confidence and I’m keen to get started on this journey of self-development.”