British Business Forum

May 19, InterContinental Hotel- 1st edition

9:00 - 9:30 - Guest Registration
9:30 - 11:30 - Panel discussions
11:30 - 12:00 - Buffet lunch

 

Confirmed panelists:

  • Brian DAVIES, President - British-Romanian Chamber of Commerce
  • Kurt WEBER, Managing Director - Horvath & Partners
  • Dave NICHOLL, Country President - Schneider Electric Romania
  • Tom HARGREAVES, Chief Financial Officer - Vodafone Romania
  • Ben BINNS, MRICS Associate - King Sturge Romania
  • Johan GABRIELS, CEO - RBS Bank *

Moderator:

  • Raymond BREDEN, Tax Director - KPMG Romania and Vice-President - BRCC

* Pending confirmation

Topics include:

  • High-potential investment and development areas for British companies interested in Romania
  • What type of expertise can British companies bring here, what do Romanian counterparts have to offer?
  • Romanian real estate. Perspectives from British companies investing here
  • Labor and employment issues relevant to British companies operating locally
  • Moving out of recession. When should we expect the first signs of improvement?
  • How does the Romanian case stand in an EU context/ compared to the UK one?