Swedish Business Footprint in the Midlands 2024

Swedish Business Footprint in the Midlands 2024

23 October, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Savills, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2AA

The Swedish Business Footprint in the Midlands event is part of our ongoing series exploring the role Swedish businesses play in driving regional growth across the UK.

Join us for an insightful afternoon in Birmingham to discover the impact of Swedish enterprises in the region, hear inspiring success stories, and network with industry leaders. Whether you’re curious about the business landscape or looking to connect with key players, this event is free of charge and open to all – secure your spot today!

The Midlands region

With a rich industrial heritage, the Midlands stands as a hub of opportunity for commerce, driving advancements in key sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, logistics and technology. Home to over 10 million people and contributing more than £230 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) - around 13% of the UK economy - the region is a powerful engine of economic growth. How are Swedish businesses in the region contributing to this development? And what makes the Midlands an attractive destination for investment in the UK?

 

Agenda

The agenda is updated on a continuous basis. 

4:00 pm - Registration

4:30 pm - Welcome

  • Susan Simpson, Midlands Chapter Chair, Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK
  • Victoria Burgin, Head of Office, Savills

Opportunities in the Midlands Region

  • Will Laing, Associate Director, Savills
  • Adam Titchen, Sector Lead for Advanced Manufacturing, West Midlands Growth Company
  • Nicola Griffiths, Head of Partnerships (Midlands), Department for Business and Trade

Strategic partnerships: Leading the Sustainable Transition in Steelmaking

  • Gary Matthews, UK Sales Manager, SSAB
  • James Firth, Managing Director, Firth Steels

Leveraging 5G Adaptation in Smart Manufacturing

  • Mike Barlow, Enterprise Sales Director, UK & Ireland, Ericsson
  • James McAllister, General Manager, Atlas Copco UK
  • Stephen Mason, Digital Product & Strategy Manager for Global Industrial Operations, Jaguar Land Rover
  • Jessica Ellis, Programme Director 5G Innovation Regions, WM5G

Beyond business: Managing a Hybrid Organisation

  • Kevin Skabo, Commercial Director & Board Member, Burton Albion Football Club, Nordic Football Group
  • Ben Robinson MBE DL, Honorary Chairman, Burton Albion Football Club

 

Speakers

Susan Simpson

Susan Simpson
Midlands Chapter Chair, Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK

Victoria Burgin

Victoria Burgin
Head of Office, Savills

Will Laing

Will Laing
Associate Director, Savills

Adam Titchen

Adam Titchen
Sector Lead for Advanced Manufacturing, West Midlands Growth Company

Gary Matthews

Gary Matthews
UK Sales Manager, SSAB

James Firth

James Firth
Managing Director, Firth Steels

James McAllister

James McAllister
General Manager, Atlas Copco

Mike Barlow

Mike Barlow
Regional Sales Director UK & Ireland, Ericsson

Stephen Mason

Stephen Mason
Digital Product & Strategy Manager for Global Industrial Operations, Jaguar Land Rover

Jessica Ellis

Jessica Ellis
Programme Director 5G Innovation Regions, WM5G

Kevin Skabo

Kevin Skabo
Commercial Director, Burton Albion Football Club

Ben Robinson MBE DL

Ben Robinson MBE DL
Honorary Chairman, Burton Albion Football Club

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