David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as a Court Member of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers & Painters of Glass was pleased to attend this prestigious annual event. Students and emerging architectural glass artists were honoured on 30 May 2019 at a prize-giving ceremony at Glaziers’ Hall as the winners of the Company’s…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to attend this Institute of Directors (IoD), City of London Branch event, held at Linklaters. This was the launch event of the South Asia Special Interest Group. The Branch was honoured to have The Rt Hon…
Responding to Theresa May’s speech announcing her departure as Prime Minister, Edwin Morgan, Interim Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “To borrow a phrase, nothing has changed, or at least, very little has. A new leader will be faced with the same political challenges and the same economic realities. “No deal remains a…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL was pleased to share some of his thoughts about leadership, doing business with China and UK education in the global market place with 11K Consulting. https://bit.ly/30G3Rqx
Responding to official inflation figures, showing that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 2.1% in April, Tej Parikh, Senior Economist at the Institute of Directors said: “After a few months of low and stable inflation, the pickup in price growth is likely to frustrate households somewhat. “A few specific and temporary factors pushed prices up…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis CL and the Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to attend this meeting to discuss links between the UK and Malaysia. The Institute of Directors and the Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors are both members of the Global Network of Director Institutes. This connects 20 countries…
Responding to Labour’s announcement on cross-party Brexit talks, Edwin Morgan, Interim Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “This is a fresh disappointment heaped upon the pile of previous disappointments. “With a parliamentary deadlock, seeking cross-party consensus was always a worthwhile endeavour – but it makes it all the more frustrating for business leaders…
Responding to the latest official labour market statistics for the UK, showing the unemployment rate fell to 3.8%, Tej Parikh, Senior Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The labour market remains in fine fettle, and continues to break new ground. “Businesses have steadfastly expanded their workforce whilst the fog of uncertainty clouds longer-term investment decisions. After…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to attend this event at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. It was the launch event of the the Institute of Directors, Central London Branch, ERP/Digital Group. David Stringer-Lamarre, delivered the opening comments and the closing remarks Joel…
The Institute of Directors has urged the Government to provide clearer guidance to businesses for supporting remote workers, voicing concerns that official advice paid little or no attention to workers’ mental wellbeing. In a new study, Managing Mental Health in Changing Business Models, the IoD found that almost three-quarters of members proactively offered employees flexible working practices, with…
Charity film show followed by a panel discussion in support of the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch (in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, The RAF Benevolent Fund and The Royal Navy & Royal Marine charities). The Event Organising Committee was lead by Mei Sim Lai OBE DL. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL was pleased…
Responding to the latest official GDP statistics for the UK, showing growth in Q1 rose to 0.5%, Tej Parikh, Senior Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The relatively strong growth figures for Q1 may just be a flash in the pan. “Some businesses brought activity forward early this year in preparation for leaving the EU, so…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his capacity of Court Assistant of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, was pleased to attend this inaugural awards event held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London. The Georgian Group is a conservation organisation created to campaign for the preservation of historic buildings and…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors (IoD), London Region, was pleased to attend this reception. It was organised by the IoD City of London Branch, Property Group and held at the East India Club. The fully booked 100+ person event brought together people from London and…
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 0.75%, Tej Parikh, Senior Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The Bank is right not to rock the boat, as political uncertainty lingers. “Businesses are facing mounting cost pressures from higher wages, rising oil prices, and regulation, which may push price levels up…
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