A red-hot autumn in the South East
Richard Thompson Co-Managing Director
In this issue of the magazine, we have looked at the many ways in which business as we knew it has evolved and transformed this year: we’ve spoken to hundreds of companies, large and small, in the South East, and everywhere the buzzwords are innovation, regeneration, rebirth.
It has been a busy time for technology businesses, and we’re excited to publish the Southern Tech 150 list of the best performing companies in the area: are you working with any of these up-and-coming businesses? Read more in the article on page 13, and visit our website for the full list.
Our Focus on Surrey feature offers a view into the county’s strategy for staying ahead in the innovation game: we spoke to County Council Leader Tim Oliver about the future plans and programs for business.
Our Urban Regeneration feature looks in detail at projects across the South East: with billions pledged to the ‘levelling up’ agenda, which are the top hotspots? Learn more on page 38.
We know you love our Spotlight interviews, in which we showcase the people who are helping shape the present and future of business in our region. In this issue, we spoke with Alex Peal and Sue Staunton, Joint Managing Partners of James Cowper
Cristina Hlinschi
Co-Managing Director & Editor in Chief
Kreston, an accounting and advisory business that has just marked its 100 years anniversary. How do they balance heritage and innovation?
We also spoke with Caroline Atkinson, Managing Director of InCloud Solutions, a top expert in cloud-based business software in the UK, whose company was acquired this year by Sapphire Systems.
You will also discover expert insights and opinions on pensions (and how to turn black holes into magic money trees), ESG (and how to balance it with P&L), finance, motoring, sport, education – all testament to the vibrancy of business in the region. Last – but certainly not least – have a look at our People section, to stay up-to-date on executive role changes.
And don’t forget: on 3 November, the Thames Valley Deals Awards returns and will bring together hundreds of the best in finance, law, banking, accounting and business; will you be one of them?
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For more information: Nathan Inns
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black-ox.com (Thames Valley and Surrey)
Alan Lindstrom
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black-ox.com (South Central, South Coast and Kent)
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