On January 14 2022 at 10am, Kent Business School will host a virtual Business Briefing, featuring a series of high-profile keynote speakers from across Kent for their insight into the county’s future in economic terms.
The event, held on the former date of our Kent and Medway Business Summit which is now due to run in April, will be chaired by Emma Liddiard, a member of the Locate in Kent Board and former chair of the IoD Kent and is free for anyone who wishes to sign up.
Read on for some more information about the speakers we have lined up on the day.
Roger Gough
Roger Gough became Leader of Kent County Council in October 2019 after more than six years as the Cabinet Member for Education and then children’s services. He has been the Member for Darent Valley, Sevenoaks, since May 2013.
Kate Willard OBE
Government-appointed, and chair of the Thames Estuary Growth Board, Kate is the driving force behind ambitious plans to transform the area. Kate is senior advisor to Stobart Group and an independent consultant working on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and growth projects. In her role, Kate pushed forward major transnational projects in employment, social cohesion and regional development.
Phil Eckersley
Phil started with the Bank of England in 1987 having taught economics and mathematics in SE London. After four years working as a statistician on money supply data, Phil moved to the management’s accounts office in the Bank and is now agent for the South East.
To register for the free virtual event from 10am-11.50am on Friday 14 January click here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2_ajRJn0Tr2EuxbnyAb7mw