Category Archives: General
Manufacturing Commission Inquiry
At the House of Lords recently with fellow Commissioners, Chair Lord Bilimoria CBE and Vice Chair Barry Sheerman MP to launch the Manufacturing Commission’s Inquiry “Making the Local Industrial Strategy work for Manufacturing”. An interesting and wide ranging discussion to … Continue reading
Surrey Business School Business Insights Breakfast
Recently I attended an SBS Business Breakfast concerning the power of the platform economy. Prof Annabelle Gawer from the business school gave a thought provoking presentation explaining how platforms such as Amazon, ebay and the Apple App store work … Continue reading
A stimulative and informative day at the IBG Conference and India Business Awards
I recently had the pleasure of being invited to attend both the inaugural Conference of the India Business Group – held at the prestigious Nash room at IoD Headquarters 116 Pall Mall and the India Business awards held at … Continue reading
CP Cases at Ocean Business
Helping out the team at CP Cases’ stand at the recent Ocean Business show in Southampton. A really interesting show for businesses involved in off shore exploration and analysing the sea bed. Such a wide range of interest … Continue reading
Re-Manufacturing discussion at the House of Commons
An afternoon supporting the Policy Connect All Party Parliamentary Groups Manufacturing and Sustainable Resource (APMG and APSRG) for a discussion to explore how public procurement can support Remanufacturing and create a more circular economy. An excellent session chaired by … Continue reading
Deloitte connected supply chain
A very interesting morning spent at the Deloitte connected supply chain installation with Policy Connect colleague Ben Carpenter Merritt and hosts Luciano Lo Tito and Benjamin Swyer. A fascinating exposition of 4IR and the connected supply chain demonstrating some … Continue reading
Day with the RAF
An amazing day out at RAF Benson with colleagues from the Worshipful Company of World Traders. It was interesting and informative to chat with the officers and men of the airbase and learn about how they maintained and … Continue reading
Cavendish hosts Shadow Minister
Very pleased along with colleagues Richard Salmon and Lisa Cowan to recently welcome Shadow Business and Trade Minister Bill Esterson to NWES’ North London offices to discuss the success of Cavendish Enterprise “Start & Grow” programme. Fantastic success stories … Continue reading
Recent speech at the “Made in the South East” awards
I was honoured recently to be asked to speak at this year’s Made in the South East Manufacturing Awards Dinner. A great evening with so many fantastic businesses competing. Congratulations to all of the winners. Also many thanks to @Philip … Continue reading
Mental Health Awareness Day 2018
On Mental Health Awareness day last week Oakleaf Enterprise released the following video I thought it was pretty inspiring, showing how Oakleaf helps clients. Oakleaf offers training in horticulture, upholstery, IT and print finishing, enabling people to acquire new skills … Continue reading
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