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, City of London, Young Executives Group event in the Guildhall Club, City of London.

The focus was upon what City institutions could do to grow the start-up community and ensure its sustainability over time. 

A welcome address was delivered by the Chair of the IoD City of London, Young Executives, Irina Velkova.

The Panel Chairman was Charles Bailey. Panel members:

• Alderman Alastair King, Chairman of IoD City, representing Samuel Wilson Loan Trust
• Peter Hewitt, JP, FCSI, FRSA, Founding Freeman of the Guild of Entrepreneurs
• Giselle Frederick, Founder & CEO of Zingr
• Sally Maier-Yip, Founder, 11K Consulting

Image, right to left: Sally Maier-Yip, Alderman Alastair King, Giselle Frederick, Peter Hewitt, Mei Sim Lai OBE DL and David Stringer-Lamarre