Doncaster AI boss is named as city's top business person

Automated Analytics has announced that its founder and chief executive officer Mark Taylor, was awarded Business Person of The Year in the 27th Doncaster Business Awards.

The accolade comes as the business posts record breaking 119% year on year growth with a global client base upwards of 5,000 clients including Doncaster City Council, Ticket Socket in the USA, Hamptons Estate Agents and British Gas.

Organised by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce, Automated Analytics also scooped Innovation of the Year in a category recognising the most forward-thinking business in Doncaster who pushed boundaries in their field and are a difference maker in their sector.

Since founding Automated Analytics in 2013, Mr Taylor has led the company from a promising local startup headquartered in Doncaster to a global industry leader in AI-driven business intelligence and automation.

Under his direction, the company has developed proprietary cutting-edge tools that empower organisations including Centrica, Dyno-Rod and Hamptons Estate Agents to make data-informed decisions faster, more efficiently, and with greater precision.

“It’s an incredible honour to be named Business Person of the Year,” said Mr Taylor.

“This recognition and winning Innovation of the Year reflects not just my work, but the collective dedication and innovation of the entire Automated Analytics team here in Doncaster and Stateside.

"We are proud to be headquartered in Doncaster, demonstrating how this great city is shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence and helping businesses on our doorstep and beyond harness the power of this frontier technology.”

Daniel Fell MBE, CEO, Doncaster Chamber of Commerce said: “"Winning both Innovation of the Year and Business-Person of the Year is a remarkable achievement.

"Automated Analytics is a standout example of how innovation, ambition and technical excellence can drive real business impact, and Mark's leadership and vision have been central to that success.

"These awards reflect not only outstanding innovation, but the determination and entrepreneurial spirit that continues to put Doncaster on the map."

Lord Kulveer Ranger of Northwood, Non-Executive Director of Automated Analytics said: “Huge congratulations to the whole team at Automated Analytics on being named Innovation Business of the Year at the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025.

"This achievement reflects their steadfast commitment to pioneering AI technology and driving progress with their customers both in the UK and internationally.

"I am also delighted that their CEO, Mark Taylor, was recognised as Business Person of the Year.

"His leadership, vision, and dedication have clearly inspired excellence throughout the organisation. Automated Analytics is a shining example of a British AI SME at its best, and I wish them continued success in the years ahead.”