David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region was pleased to be the moderator for this well attended event.

HE Manuel Lobo Antunes, the Ambassador of Portugal delivered the opening presentation.

This event was organised by the Institute of Directors, Central London Branch International Trade Group. This was in partnership with the Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency and invited speakers from Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK and from APD, who provided key insights on the Portuguese Business Ecosystem, as well as reasons for British companies, entrepreneurs and citizens to consider Portugal for its next EU/European location.

The speakers were:

• Luis Castro Henrques, Chairman & CEO AICEP Portugal Global
• Antonio Miguel Ferreira, MD, Claranet
• Francisco Mora, CEO, WEC Lines
• Jorge Figuerido, PWC
• Christina Hippsley, Portuguese Chamber of Commerce