An organisation that represents directors across the East Midlands has made a key appointment.
The regional branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Natalie Gasson as its Policy Voice ambassador for the East Midlands.
She will lead the IoD’s powerful Policy Voice programme, which enables directors to influence government ministers and policy makers through regular round tables and surveys.
The IoD has helped to secure vital support for business leaders during the Covid-19 pandemic, including financial assistance for wage bills and changes to insolvency rules.
Through Policy Voice, the IoD was able to provide the Government with first-hand reports from members across the 海角视频 who are dealing with the fallout from the crisis.
Natalie is currently head of operations at the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, which supports and encourages economic growth across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
She is also on the board of Trustees at Nottingham Playhouse and spent more than eight years as development manager for the Federation of Small Businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
She said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated why businesses, their directors and employees need strong representation in the corridors of power.
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“We need to hear the experiences of East Midlands companies so that we can feed back their issues, challenges and successes to those who make decisions on our behalf.
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“Whether you run a large business that trades internationally or a start-up that is beginning its business journey, the IoD is here to support you.”
Natalie Sykes, regional director for IoD East Midlands, said: “Policy Voice is a fantastic platform where we can work together as directors to share knowledge and deliver real change.
“Natalie’s LEP background makes her the perfect candidate to take Policy Voice in the East Midlands to the next level.”