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HERMAN MILLER OFFICE FURNITURE


The chair you use affects your brain, your bones, your posture, your productivity — your whole day. Herman Miller chairs are specially engineered to love every angle, curve, muscle and move. No matter who you are or how you sit, you’ll be happier in a Herman Miller. These high-performance chairs have shaped the evolution of comfort, movement and support — they’re tailored to you, not the other way around. hermanmiller.com


IV CREATIVE E-COMMERCE AGENCY


IV Creative brings with it 20-plus years of expertise, supporting retailers and brands on website building, marketing, product creation and fulfilment operations. It works with names like AU Vodka and Funky Pigeon, and supports e-commerce set-up, promotion and shipping. iv-creative.co.uk


FI GROUP REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT


HERMAN MILLER FI GROUP


KINRISE REAL ESTATE


INTERN IT


INTERM IT SCHOOLS IT SUPPORT


IV CREATIVE


BEDER MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY


Beder is a mental health and suicide-prevention charity. Founded in memory of Beder Mirjan, who tragically took his own life at 18. Beder also offers free access to therapy sessions through its Beder Therapy Vouchers. beder.org.uk


According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 52% and 71% of primary and secondary schools reported breaches last year. Interm IT is a specialist in school IT support and cyber resilience, supporting state and private schools across the UK. It helps to implement protective controls, staff training and insurance- compliant governance. intermit.co.uk


As many of Britain’s cities reel from gentrification, Kinrise advances a counter-cultural proposition: renewal over replacement. The property group rescues historic buildings and retrofits them for modern commercial use. Its chaplains curate community life, reinforcing bonds that glass towers seldom foster. kinrise.com


TRUST MATTERS ESTATE PLANNING


Trust Matters supports clients across the UK, bringing over 30 years of expertise in estate planning and inheritance tax solutions, specialising in protecting your legacy and providing financial peace of mind through tailored advice on Wills, lasting powers of attorney, tax- efficient investments, and probate guidance. trustmatters.co.uk


Since its formation, FI Group has always been committed to progress through partnership. As a long- established commercial property firm with a nationwide portfolio exceeding 14 million sq ft, FI Group stands as a leader across the industrial, office, retail and storage real estate sectors. From its roots in Lancashire, the company has now grown into one of the most ambitious and respected commercial property developers and landlords — committed to building spaces that help businesses thrive and grow, help communities prosper, and ensure the success of partnerships. To learn more, visit fi-rem.com


FORGE TECHNOLOGIES IT SERVICES


Every leader faces moments where a fresh perspective changes everything. A challenge shared, a path made clearer by someone who’s been there too. The Executive Exchange brings senior leaders together for exclusive peer discussions. To receive priority invitations, join at forge-technologies. com/the-executive-exchange


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KINRISE


ARISTI CYBER SECURITY


Aristi helps businesses identify vulnerabilities. The company supports central and local government, critical national infrastructure and private-sector clients, across cloud, mobile, web applications and internal networks. aristi.co.uk


FORGE TECHNOLOGIES


QUILTER FINANCIAL ADVISERS


BEDER TRUST MATTERS/PEXELS


SNAP ANALYTICS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT


SOL RETAIL


SOL RETAIL MARKETPLACE MANAGEMENT


Sol Retail powers brands by simplifying growth across global marketplaces. With over 13 years’ experience supporting more than 100 beauty and wellness brands, its team of 40 specialists help businesses boost visibility, protect their identity and drive sales worldwide. solretail.com


As 2026 further ushers us into the AI era, businesses must be ready. Snap’s proven framework accelerators and deep expertise ensure your enterprise data journey is seamless, strategic and impactful, enabling confident, data-led decisions and a competitive edge. snapanalytics.co.uk


ARISTI MR DIGITAL


MR DIGITAL DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY


SNAP ANALYTICS


Mr Digital helps organisations identify hidden gaps through data-driven analysis, behavioural insights and a proven digital performance framework. The digital marketing agency enables businesses to turn missed revenue into measurable growth. Discover more at mr-digital.co.uk


CONSULTING CYBER SECURITY North Tower Consulting is a specialist company dedicated to strengthening the UK’s government and defence sectors. Its teams deliver tailored cyber security and software solutions that enable clients to manage risk. northtowerconsulting.co.uk


NORTH TOWER


In 2024, 25% of UK adults invested in the stock market. The rest? Inflation silently squeezed savings, reducing their financial strength. This New Year, change the story with Quilter Invest. The Quilter MyGoal funds ready-made portfolios are managed by experts that take the hassle out of investing. Readers can use code FIRST25 for up to £200 cashback on eligible deposits before 31 January. Capital at risk. Quilter Invest Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 955775. See quilterinvest.com


NORTH TOWER CONSULTING


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