The Worshipful Company of Marketors, Bowden Charter Dinner at the Mansion House, City of London. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London said “It was a great pleasure to attend representing The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass. “The keynote speech was well delivered by Sheriff Andrew Marsden, a Past Master Marketor, and…
The IoD Centre for Corporate Governance has today published a new report, ‘Governance and Innovation: Report of findings’, exploring the impact of the UK’s governance arrangements on innovation. The report identifies the most relevant factors that boards should consider so that the company’s detailed governance arrangements encourage rather than constrain innovation. These factors include: Having…
Helen Whittaker FMGP, award winning artist. ‘Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel’, Filinvest City, Alambang, Philippines is now operational. A fantastic three countries project: Philippines, Japan and UK. Fortis Consulting London was pleased to act as Advisor to Helen Whittaker FMGP and Barley Studio. The Chapel was commissioned by Filinvest, Philippines. The design effort was led by Japan based Hiroshi…
The Goldsmiths’ Company Fair. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role of Master of The Worshipful Company of Glaziers & Painters of Glass, said “It was a pleasure to attend and speak with the various jewellery designers. I learned a great deal about working in gold and silver, and certainly increased my knowledge of precious,…
Broad Street Ward Club Annual Luncheon to honour the installation of the Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of the City of London Nicholas Lyons at the Guildhall, London. As a member of Broad Street Ward Club David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend this excellent and convivial event. The Welcome was provided…
Many congratulations to David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London, on his installation as Master of The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass. Congratulations also to Clive Osborne, the new Upper Warden, and the new Renter Warden John Reyntiens. Image, left to right: Upper Warden Clive Osborne, The Master David Stringer-Lamarre & Renter Warden John Reyntiens.
The IoD, alongside a dozen other organisations including the TUC and CIPD, have written to Business Secretary Grant Shapps calling for the withdrawal of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. This Bill aims to remove all EU-derived law from the statute book. The full letter is below. Dear Mr Shapps Withdrawal of the Retained…
‘The Lord Mayor’s Address to the Livery.’ David Stringer-Lamarre, MD at FortisCL, was pleased to attend and represent The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass. The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons addressed representatives from over 110 Guilds and Livery Companies on his priorities for his Mayoralty and his hopes and ambitions for…
7th annual Arbuthnot Latham & Co., Ltd ‘Inspiring Innovator’. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend this event discussing entrepreneurship – from start-up to scale-up. There were sustainability and tech panels, which included ‘Inspiring Innovator’ finalists from the last 6 years: The Little Coffee Company – Roasted Coffee Produced By Women In JamaicaTwipes – Truly Flushable &…
Commenting on today’s data from the Office of National Statistics, that showed the annual rate of CPI inflation rising from 10.1% in September to 11.1% in October, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “October’s high inflation rate was anticipated, but it is still sobering to see the scale of the impact of high…
Commenting on this morning’s release of labour market statistics that showed the rate of unemployment fell across the third quarter to 3.6% in the 3 months to September 2022, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The overall picture has changed little in recent months: low unemployment, high vacancies and a high rate of…
‘Women of Influence’ dinner and awards at Institute of Directors (IoD) in Pall Mall. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London was pleased to attend. He said “It was an uplifting and splendid event hosted by Baroness Sandy Verma.” David was pleased to join members of the IoD London Glass Ceiling Group; the Chair is Vanessa Dal Busco. David said “It was…
The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, one of the ancient livery companies of the City of London. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London, was delighted to attend a gowning ceremony for two members of the Company who were admitted to the Livery by Zoom during lockdown; Martha Halford-Fumagalli and Wade Newmark . The photo shows Steward Charles Gillett, Master…
Commenting on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, which is currently at committee stage in the House of Commons, Dr. Roger Barker, Policy Director at the Institute of Directors, said: “The Government’s intention to review many thousands of pieces of EU-derived legislation by the end of 2023 risks creating a bureaucratic nightmare for both…
Commenting on ONS data that shows monthly GDP fell by 0.6% in September 2022, and 0.2% on the quarter, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The slowdown is now spreading throughout the economy with contractions in B2B sectors, such as information & technology and professional scientific activities, now joining existing difficulties in retail…
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