IoD Open House on the Road - Global Business

Start Date: 20 Nov 2019

Start Time: 9:00 AM

End Time: 2:00 PM

Duration: 5 hours

Venue: The Deep Business Center Tower Street , Hull, HU1 4DP › View map

Exploration creates opportunity. Expanding operations to, and trading with, new overseas markets offers the possibility of real growth for UK companies. But with complex factors transforming Britain’s role on the international stage, business leaders must understand how to quickly adapt to, and navigate through, a turbulent global economy. At these events you’ll learn how to navigate this complex world with the help of trade experts and global business leaders with unique perspectives on international issues.

H I G H L I G H T S

“How I set up abroad”. Leaders share their experiences of starting a foreign operation and offer tips for trading overseas

Raising finance for growth. Find out how to navigate the various funding options for expanding your operation

Simplifying international trade. Experts discuss how to untangle the bureaucratic complexities by investing in technology

Learn how a board prepares for global expansion

Find out how to develop a robust supply chain

S P E A K E R S

Natalie Sykes, Regional Director, IoD Yorkshire & North East

Malcolm Johnston, Founder & Director, Re-Formation Associates

Victoria Boldison, Founder, Bolst Global

Simon Raymond Wheeler, UK Fleet and Business Marketing Manager, FCA

Richard Voke, Partner, Temple bright

Geoff Taylor, MD, AEB International Ltd

Max Firth, MD, Funding Xchange

Gary Ward, Corporate Traveller

Jonathan Hughes, Vice President, IOSH

Enquiries contact

Questions about this event should be addressed to CMI Events at cmievents@managers.org.uk or by telephone on 01536 207485.

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