Helen Tonks MBE is a Founder and Director of Hydraulics Online, a family business based in the North West of England. Her professional and personal journey has been nothing short of remarkable since establishing the business in 2004: Hydraulics Online has become a multiple award-winning, international brand trusted in over 130 countries, recognised as an Export Champion by the Department for Business and Trade since 2019, and Helen has, this year, been awarded an MBE.

In her relaxed and open account of life in a family business, Helen shares her thoughts on all manner of topics from: entering a well-established, traditional industry as a kitchen table startup taking a fresh approach; imposter syndrome and working in a male-dominated sector; balancing roles as a mum to seven, wife, director and business owner; the challenges along the way and the enduring need for clear vision and purpose. Join us for an inspirational and honest insight into life in a family business.

LEGACY is hosted by Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United, globally recognised champions of the family business sector and Sam Greaves, fourth generation Managing Director of The Cleenol Group, a family business based in Oxfordshire.