Speaker Biographies:
Nick McInnes
Currently Director within the International Group of UK Trade & Investment responsible for trade with Africa, the Middle East, Russia, Turkey and Latin America. Significant commercial experience in both the public and private sectors. Overseas experience with Government includes spells heading up the commercial networks in South Africa and China. Private sector experience in South Africa working for BAE Systems, Costain and a strategic management consultancy firm, Africa International Advisers.
UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK-based companies to succeed in an increasingly global economy. UKTI provides companies with knowledge, advice and practical support that is tailored to their individual needs to maximise their international success. The organisation also provides support and advice to overseas companies looking to invest in the UK.