David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region was very pleased to attend the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Dinner, in London. The welcome address was delivered by Dr Peter K N Lam GBS, Chairman, HKTDC. The keynote speech, providing an update on Hong Kong, was…
Responding to MPs voting in favour of a General Election, Jonathan Geldart, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “Business leaders won’t view the prospect of a general election with any great enthusiasm, however they will hope it could provide the means to break the logjam. “Directors want to move on from the Brexit stalemate…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Court Member of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, was pleased to attend the 2019 Reception at Glaziers’ Hall on the banks of the River Thames. This brought together members and non-members interested to hear more about Livery Companies, the City of London and the Worshipful…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL was very pleased to have been invited to this event held at the Royal Air Force Club, in London. It provided an opportunity for business people from the UK and China to interact and discuss international trade between the two countries. He said that it was very interesting to hear…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of IoD London Region said that it was a pleasure, alongside a team from the Institute of Directors (IoD), led by Chair Charlotte Valeur to meet and dine with HE Koji Tsuruoka, the Ambassador of Japan and his team at the Residency. He said that a tour of…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of the International Trade Group of the British Malaysian Society was pleased to attend this reception. This was to welcome Jennifer Lopez, Executive Director, British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce during her visit to the UK. It provided an opportunity to discuss business opportunities between the UK and Malaysia…
Responding to latest official inflation figures, showing that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained at 1.7% in September, Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “With growth in pay packets continuing to outstrip inflation, households will have some support for spending in the months ahead. “Although inflation remains below target now, it is…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, and Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to attend and speak at the 23rd Annual Awards Ceremony of the Institute of Couriers. David congratulated the work of the Institute of Couriers and stressed the importance of the sector for the ongoing performance of UK PLC. He…
Responding to latest official labour market figures, showing the unemployment rate increased to 3.9%, Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “Challenging economic conditions are starting to take the shine off the UK’s job boom. “Business leaders’ long-lasting drive to expand their workforce has put the labour market in a strong position. However,…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region was very pleased to attend the launch of the brand new Tourism and Hospitality Special Interest Group. This was held in partnership with London & Partners and held in the scenic Tower Room at 2 More London, with breathtaking views over…
Start-up founders are defying the economic gloom, a new survey from the Institute of Directors reveals today. The poll of almost a thousand members of the IoD’s start-up community showed that the majority had managed to grow over the past year, with 13 per cent at least doubling their turnover, but also found concerns about…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region was pleased to introduce and conduct an interview with Sir John Sawers, Former Chief of MI6. This was the keynote opening event of at ExCel in London. Sir John was also a high achieving public servant, Ambassador to Egypt and Ambassador…
Responding to latest official figures, showing labour productivity fell by 0.5% in Q2 compared with the previous year, Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “These figures hammer home the impact uncertainty is having on the business environment. “Unsure of what’s around the corner, businesses’ investment in the new equipment and technology that…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman, International Trade Group, British Malaysian Society (BMS), was very pleased to attend the 2019 Dinner. Welcome remarks were delivered by Sir Mark Moody-Stewart who welcomed the many members and guests. It was an honour to have the High Commissioner of Malaysia HE Datuk Mohamad Sadik Kethergany present. Also…
‘Doing the Deals: Opportunities & Challenges.’ I was pleased to the Panel Moderator for this joint TechUK and China British Business Council event, held at Bird & Bird, law firm. Simon Spier delivered the opening remarks. This was followed by addresses by the following. Steven Ma (Majingtao), Carrier Network Solution Director, Huawei & Chair of…
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