David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to speak at this 48 Group Club event in partnership with the Institute of Directors, City of London Branch. He is also a member of the 48 Group Club, ‘The Icebreakers’.

Gideon Moore, Linklaters, Firmwide Managing Partner, delivered the welcoming address.

A video was played of the Chairman of the 48 Group Club, Stephen Perry, meeting with the President of China, Xi Jinping, in Beijing.

Minister Counsellor, Economic & Commercial, Madame Bao Ling provided an insightful presentation about UK, China and Global themes. This was followed by a one to one discussion with Stephen Perry.

David Stringer-Lamarre, on behalf of IoD City of London delivered some comments about UK-China relations and thanked Minister Counsellor Bao Ling and Chairman Stephen Perry for their significant input to the event.