Dace is a National Life Sciences Specialist within the UK Government’s Global Entrepreneur Programme. In this role, she supports internationally mobile tech entrepreneurs and their IP-rich businesses to scale and grow from a UK-based global headquarters.

Dace plays a pivotal role in attracting and increasing investment in the UK’s Life Sciences sector, helping to advance the country’s strategic ambitions in this field. She works closely with businesses, providing tailored support and guidance on establishing or expanding their UK presence. Her work includes enabling regional partnerships, connecting investors with live opportunities and industry contacts, and identifying optimal investment locations.

Through her engagement with global networks and thought leaders across regional systems, Dace leads the Life Sciences portfolio and sets the operational strategy for the UK. Her efforts are aligned with the UK’s inward investment objectives in Life Sciences and priority international markets. Dace’s expertise spans over 30 therapeutic areas across primary, secondary, and social care settings. She supports a wide range of innovators and enterprises in pharmaceuticals, MedTech, digital health, and biotechnology.

Amy is the Head of International Trade at Greater Manchester Chamber. During her time at the Chamber, she has been supporting companies to import and export across the world, as well as developing the current international trade service offering.

Prior to working at the Chamber, Amy completed her BA Honours Degree in Management at the University of Leeds. Amy has also completed the Chartered Institute of Export, Level 4 Diploma in International Trade and was awarded her Certificate in International Trade from the British Chambers of Commerce.

She delivers training for Greater Manchester Chamber, as well as other Chambers across the UK, on exporting and importing customs procedures.

Amy can support companies with UK customs related queries (customs declarations, customs special procedure applications, customs procedure codes) as well as rules of origin and ATA Carnet queries. For any overseas related queries, she works with a network of partners to assist with international and customs regulations.

Afshan is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and holds a PhD in Organisational Behaviour and Management from Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, and is currently a Behavioural Scientist at the University of Manchester. Her primary research interests are grounded in the context of remote and hybrid work arrangements, focusing on the intersections of people and technology in the workplace and the implications on employee wellbeing, challenging work norms and striving for equitable workplaces. 

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I’m Louis, a Sales Exec at Polestar Wilmslow. I have a passion for travel, food and if you couldn’t tell… Cars! I have worked with Polestar for the past year and have learnt a lot about the brand and its importance in representation alongside its sister brand Volvo. We provide high performance, comfortable vehicles with sustainability at the forefront of our consideration. I am looking forward to speaking at the Swedish Business Footprint North West about our impact in the community and our next steps as a brand.