Finger on the pulse seminar “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value” – Albert Einstein
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Compered by David Stewart, Property Face2Face
David launched his successful networking group, Propertyface2face 15 years ago at the East Midlands Expo. He realised there was a ‘gap’ in the market for a dedicated construction-only group for Nottingham’s property, construction and finance professionals. Later in 2016, he introduced the first Curry Club events that combine relaxed networking and Indian fine dining, thanks to his love of a delicious curry.
His proven networking brand has a great reputation for delivering high-quality lunch events that attract the key ‘movers and shakers’ in the local property scene. There are no membership fees, just great networking in high-quality, hand-picked restaurants. Propertyface2face has since branched out from Nottingham into Leicester in 2022, then Derby earlier this year and along with Lincoln.
With an Eye on the East Midlands and the Economy, speakers as below: –
Jamie Jordan – Deputy Agent – Bank of England – East Midlands – – An economic and monetary policy update.
Jamie became Deputy Agent of the East Midlands in January 2020.
Before joining Bank of England Jamie was a university lecturer, researching and teaching in the field of international political economy.
Jamie was a Lecturer in International Relations at De Montfort University in Leicester (2018-2020) and an Irish Research Council Post-Doctoral Fellow in European Integration and Employment Relations at University College Dublin (2017-2018).
Before that, he was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Nottingham where he also received his Ph.D. in International Relations.
Jamie has a keen interest in music, especially hip-hop, jazz and electronic genres, several sports, and reading about political, economic and social affairs. DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION HERE
Andrew Pritchard – Director of Policy & Infrastructure at East Midlands Councils – “Growth, Investment and Infrastructure in the East Midlands”
Andrew is responsible for EMCs work on infrastructure, transport (including rail franchising) and development. Acting as the principal advisor to Transport for the East Midlands (TfEM) chaired by the Mayor of Leicester Sir Peter Soulsby and to the HS2 Executive Board chaired by the Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council Cllr Kay Cutts MBE. Andrew is also the professional lead for the EMCs Low Cost CPD programme for planners. In addition, he provides policy support to Midlands Connect, the sub-national transport body for the Midlands, and to the project tram working to establish a locally led development corporation in the East Midlands.
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Mark Rogers is the Interim Chief Officer for the East Midlands devolution programme and leads the team preparing for the new mayoral combined authority covering Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham.”The Future Is Here: EMCCA Update”
Having played a pivotal role in the formation of the West Midlands Combined Authority, Mark has a key role in ensuring the region is well-placed to establish the East Midlands Combined County Authority, which is due to come into existence next year subject to Royal Assent for a new Act of Parliament.
In his most recent role in public service, Mark served as a Director General in the Government of Jersey. Since 2022 Mark has held the role of Chief Executive of the charity the Leadership Centre.
Mark also has extensive senior leadership experience in local government having been Chief Executive of both Birmingham City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
Richard Carr – Managing Director – EM Devco – Progress of the East Midlands Development Corporation Initiative
Richard Carr joined the DevCo on the back of a 25-year career that has seen him work with the private and public sector to drive multi-billion regeneration initiatives. A former CEO at city, unitary authority and district level, he also has a wealth of experience liaising with government and business.
Richard spearheads progress as EM DevCo seeks to significantly increase the overall impact of its three sites by delivering greater, faster, more sustainable and inclusive growth. It will do this by developing detailed plans for development, infrastructure and investment to benefit the wider region.
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