David Stringer-Lamarre, Managing Director of Fortis Consulting London, within his capacity the Chairman of the Institute of Directors, City of London, was pleased to be the Event Chairman for this discussion within the Warwick Business School’ campus in the Shard.

This was a joint event between the Institute of Directors, City of London and the British Malaysian Society (BMS).

A welcome address was made by Professor John Thanassoulis, Warwick Business School

The speakers:

• James Sproule, Chief Economist, Institute of Directors
• Professor James Mitchell, Warwick Business School
• Mike Jakeman, Global Analyst, Economist Intelligence Unit
• Piers Willis, Executive Vice Chairman South East, Rothschild

A wide range of topics was covered including Brexit, President Trump, the oil price & the actions of central banks. Specific mention was made of the UK, the USA, China, the EU and ASEAN.