Complex sentence: His ability, leadership skills, personal qualities and business acumen transformed him from an employee to a builder of note, with many local tradesmen employed by him, making him an asset to the district in which he lived.
Split into simpler sentences: His ability, leadership skills, personal qualities and business acumen transformed him from an employee to a builder of note. Many local tradesmen were employed by him, making him an asset to the district in which he lived.