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Joining the Team at Stroud International
I’m very pleased to be joining the Stroud International team as Strategic Advisor. Stroud International is a specialised operations improvement firm working in both manufacturing and capital projects sectors. Working across Europe, USA and Canada it helps companies solve their … Continue reading
Another day in the Houses of Parliament- In the Lords this time
I was back in the HoP this week for an evidence session for the Manufacturing Commission’s inquiry into the Government’s Industrial Strategy this time concerning ‘Access to Finance’. The session was chaired by Lord Bilimoria, always a great supporter of … Continue reading
Solving the skills conundrum
I was back in Parliament recently to attend a round table meeting to discuss the progress of Skills England after its first year. It was a vibrant and challenging session with some tremendous contributions from the participants. After 30 years … Continue reading
Greening the economy and how manufacturers can make the future more sustainable
A few years ago I put together a blog about some chapters had written for some books. You can find the post here The chapters were a great way to focus my brain during those troubled times of lockdown and … Continue reading
I’m sending my Tesla back early and here’s why
Nearly three years ago a good friend of mine who works for a major vehicle leasing firm alerted to me to a great offer to lease a new Tesla. We are members of the same cycling group and we’d had … Continue reading
Starting out on the NED Journey
Quite a few people have approached me over the years to seek out my advice about how to create a successful portfolio career. I wouldn’t say that I am the best example of how to do it but I have … Continue reading
Recent Interview concerning sustainability in Manufacturing
Recently I was asked by the team at New Street Consulting for my perspectives on the issue of how manufacturers can operate more sustainably. Here’s the interview and you can find the article here We’re thrilled to have had the … Continue reading
Switching off
Friends and colleagues often ask me why I still have a ski break during the winter with all of the risks of injury etc (especially at my age is usually the next line). Without doubt it’s an expensive holiday, is … Continue reading
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
Have a great Christmas break everyone! In lieu of Christmas cards I’ve made a donation to Oakleaf Enterprise – they do great work at this time of year so maybe you could help them too?
A busy day in Parliament
This week I had the good fortune to attend two events in Parliament on the same day Firstly a seminar in the House of Commons discussing the circular economy and greater sustainability and secondly the Winter reception for MakeUK and … Continue reading
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