COMMERCIAL CONNECTIONS
Catalyst UK connects members who: • are infl uential leaders from industry
• have an affi nity with the UK • are active internationally and based either in the UK or overseas
line-up of business leaders such as Lara Morgan, entrepreneurial CEO and part owner of Pacifi c Direct; Bill Muirhead, founding director of M&C Saatchi; Eric Van Der Kleij, founder of Adeptra and entrepreneur-in-residence at UK Trade & Investment’s Global Entrepreneur Programme; highly acclaimed Indian fi lm director and digital media entrepreneur Shekhar Kapur; and dotcom guru Brent Hoberman. “There is a strong correlation between trade and investment and economic growth,” says Morgan. “Exporting fi rms contribute 60 per cent of UK productivity growth and are more likely to achieve levels of growth they couldn’t achieve otherwise. As a member of Catalyst UK, I look forward to working closer with SMEs from all disciplines that want to take that leap into the international business arena.” “Inward investment is crucial to the
economic wealth of the country,” continues Der Kleij. “In the last year alone it generated 94,000 jobs in the UK
across many sectors. There are many high-calibre investment opportunities in the UK, and it’s part of our role as Catalyst members to highlight the country’s strengths, and to place the spotlight on the many benefi ts of investing in the UK.” But what’s in it for them exactly?
For people who often work across a multiplicity of time zones to develop their own companies and projects, what would motivate such busy people to give up yet more of their precious time? “The Catalyst UK network provides
members with an opportunity to be part of a unique global community of senior-level decision makers,” explains Robson, “bonded by its connections and affi nity with the UK. It will give them knowledge of business-to-business opportunities, a platform to raise their profi le or voice their opinion, and an opportunity to form stronger connections and extend their network in UK Government.” e
• are interested in investment and commercial opportunities in the UK
• can genuinely help UK-based companies that aspire to grow internationally or international fi rms that might benefi t from investing in the UK
BENEFITING BUSINESS
Catalyst UK members can assist and support UK businesses to: • Enter new markets • Explore partnerships and alliances as a route to developing international trade and global growth
• Develop global supply chain opportunities by assisting exporters to diversify into overseas markets
• Explore commercial and investment opportunities
• Make connections for investors
For further information on Catalyst UK, contact Rebecca Robson on 020 7215 8466, email
rebecca.robson@
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