The British Malaysian Society festive dinner & launch of the society’s 40th anniversary year with HE Ailsa Terry, British High Commissioner to Malaysia and HE Dato’ Zakri Jaafar, Malaysian High Commissioner to the UK. Mei Sim Lai OBE DL, Chair, of The British Malaysian Society (BMS) delivered the welcome address. HE Ailsa Terry and HE Dato’ Zakri Jaafar kindly provided comments about…
‘AI: Architects and Artists – Assistant or Assassin?’ organised by The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects and the Architecture Club at The Athenaeum, London. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL, was pleased to attend. David said “The was a first rate presentation and debate about the present and future challenges, opportunities and implications of artificial intelligence upon architects and…
Institute of Directors (IoD) Africa Group Festive Dinner in the City of London, supported by Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. A great evening discussing international trade possibilities for 2024 and beyond. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was very pleased to attend this gathering and exchange thoughts about international trade with the other attendees; including extolling…
Commenting on ONS data that showed monthly GDP to have fallen by 0.3% in October 2023, following growth of 0.2% in September 2023, and no growth in the three months to October 2023 when compared with the previous three months, Dr Roger Barker, Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors, said: “There is very little of…
6th Joint ASEAN Societies Reception at Royal Automobile Club. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortiCL, was pleased to be the MC for the event, working alongside the lead organisers Mei Sim Lai OBE DL, Chair, The British Malaysian Society & Steve Bukley, Chair, Anglo-Thai Society. David said “Ian Gibbons MBE, the CEO of The UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC) provided…
IoD Property and Built Environment Group: Economic Update and festive drinks, Barclays Moorgate. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL, was pleased to attend this event and discuss the present and economic situation. David was particularly interested in the discussion about the financing of commercial and residential developments in 2024, and the discussion about challenges (mainly) and opportunities…
IoD International Trade Group Annual Festive Dinner 2023 at The Oriental Club. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL, was pleased to attend and speak with the many business people there about cross-border opportunities. The welcome address was delivered by Andrew Lambert, Chair, IoD International Trade Group. The keynote address was given by Lord Waverley. David was very…
Universities UK International – Transnational Education Conference held at London South Bank University. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was very pleased to share some of his views about putting together cross-border partnerships, drawing on experiences within and without higher education. ‘Addressing equity in transnational education partnerships.’ David said “My fellow engaging and very knowledgeable panel members were Rittika Chanda…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, said “It was a pleasure to attend ‘The Drake Supper Club’ courtesy of Christopher Lait, Chief Dream Officer, Sailchecker.com held at The Royal Ocean Racing Club, London. “Chris and I have known each other for a good number of years, dating back to the early days of the founding of our companies, originally…
Responding to Home Secretary James Cleverly’s announcement on changes to legal migration rules, Alexandra Hall-Chen, Principal Policy Advisor for Sustainability, Skills and Employment at the Institute of Directors, said: “Today’s announcements will cause concern among businesses already struggling to recruit the labour they need. We know that skills and labour shortages continue to be one…
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