De La Rue Named Large Company Turnaround of the Year at The IFT Annual Awards 2026

De La Rue has been crowned Large Company Turnaround of the Year at The Institute for Turnaround (The IFT) Annual Awards 2026, recognising the historic security and banknote printer’s sweeping operational and financial transformation.

The award was presented at The IFT’s annual ceremony in London on 11 November 2026. Widely regarded as the UK’s premier independently judged accolades for business recovery, The IFT Awards celebrate organisations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, resilience, and strategic execution during periods of major disruption. The Large Company Turnaround category specifically honours successful transformations in businesses with annual revenues exceeding £100 million.

Navigating Global Headwinds
De La Rue’s win caps off a multi-year effort to reshape the business following severe post-pandemic shifts in global cash demand, supply chain inflation, and mounting cost pressures. Rather than retreating, the company focused on structural separation – dividing its Currency and Authentication divisions to unlock hidden value – while streamlining its global manufacturing footprint.