2024 Shenzhen (Pingshan) – UK London Investment Cooperation Exchange Event. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London was pleased to attend the information day. Speakers included: Mingqin Ding, The Minister Counsellor for Science and Technology Affairs of the Embassy of China in the UK; Chair John McLean OBE, China UK Business Development Centre; Jun Yang, Secretary…
Coleman Street Ward Club Chairman’s Dinner at the Royal Air Force Club, London. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL, said “It was a great pleasure to attend and once again see the splendid painting in glass by award winning artist Helen Whittaker.” “It was a delightful event. We heard eloquent remarks from the Chairman of Coleman Street…
Chinese New Year of the Dragon Banquet, Bright Courtyard Club – led by Women in the Livery, City Livery Club with net proceeds going to The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL, was pleased to by the MC. David said “A jam packed evening with 250+ attendees, a range of speakers, singers,…
Commenting on the release of December’s monthly GDP data, which showed that GDP declined by 0.1%, Dr. Roger Barker, Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors, said: “Confirmation that the UK economy failed to avoid a technical recession in the second half of last year is a psychological blow for business. “A decline of 0.1%…
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London – Year of the Dragon Reception within the magnificent Banqueting House. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL, said “It was a great pleasure to attend this joyous occasion which included an update on Hong Kong, music and dance. A very good opportunity to share information and discuss potential projects during…
City of London Corporation Chinese New Year Reception 2024 within the Mansion House in support of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL, was pleased to attend. David said “A warm welcome address was delivered by The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor Professor Michael Mainelli in English and Mandarin. An engaging response was made…
City of London Chamber 1st Anniversary Celebration in the Guildhall. An important milestone and an excellent occasion hosted by Alderman Prem Goyal OBE the Founding Chair. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL, was very pleased to attend. The welcome address was delivered by Liz Henderson, Director of Membership and Events, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This was followed by a…
Institute of Couriers (IOC) – ‘Heads of Industry Roundtable’. As a board member of the Institute of Couriers (IOC) David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL, was pleased to attend this high level discussion about key factors for this important sector of UK PLC. David said “The event, attended by many Fellows of the IOC from around the UK, was…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL said “It was a pleasure to speak with HE Zheng Zeguang, Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Madam Hua Mei during the The 48 Group Club – ‘The Icebreakers’ Chinese New Year dinner 2024.” Fortis Consulting London is active in business development between UK and China organisations. David also said…
Hawksford Reception with speaker Chris Moon MBE at the Institute of Directors (IoD). David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL, was very pleased to listen to Chris relate his tale of near death experiences, his recovery and his philosophy how to approach life and living. ‘Whilst working for a humanitarian NGO, Chris survived kidnap by the Khmer Rouge…
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism in prospects for the UK economy, leapt upwards to -14 in January 2024, up from -28 in December 2023. This represents the Index’s highest value since May 2023 (-6) and the biggest jump in a single month (+14) since this time last year (+30)….
Copyright © 2023 Fortis Consulting London Ltd. All rights reserved