Dr. PAWPAW founder wins Entrepreneur of the Year

Johnny Paterson, founder of natural beauty brand Dr. PAWPAW, has been named Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for 2020.

Johnny founded and designed the Bromley-based multi-purpose product range, which now sells globally in over 30 countries, alongside his wife Pauline Paterson in 2013. The brand supports a number of charities, including Teenage Cancer Trust, Stonewall, Black Lives Matter, The Ghanaian Women Project, Crisis, Show Racism the Red Card, Southall Black Sisters, Galop UK and Framework.

Now in their eighth year, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, in partnership with Starling Bank, celebrate the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs in the UK. Johnny was among eight finalists from UK regions, having been named Entrepreneur of the Year for London and East of England at the regional final in September.

Commenting on winning Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for 2020, Dr. PAWPAW Founder, Johnny Paterson, says:

“I really cannot believe it, this is an award I have always admired, and the past winners have all gone on to achieve so much, to now be included with them is a big life moment for me… I'm excited for the opportunities this great award will create for Dr. PAWPAW and I hope it helps to achieve our ultimate dream of becoming a household name.”

Francesca James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, adds: 

“I want to send my warmest congratulations to Johnny. We fell in love with Johnny's application and while the standard of competition this year has been fierce, he encompasses everything about being a Great British entrepreneur.”