A CROSS Hills company boss has won a top industry accolade.

Craig Gedey, chief executive officer of Debt Advisory Line, has been named in the Credit Today Summit Top 100.

The honour is awarded to high achievers who have made a positive impact in the UK credit industry

Accolades were handed out at a glittering ceremony in the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London.

"It is a great honour to achieve this award in what is Debt Advisory Line's 10th anniversary year," said Mr Gedey.

"It shows how far we have come as a company and how much of a positive impact we have on people's lives."

Mr Gedey is also a board member of the Debt Management Standards Association, established in 2000 to promote good practice within the industry and to protect the interests of the public and lenders.