Representatives of Jaguar Land Rover and HSBC will be among global business leaders supporting the Midlands and sharing their thoughts with international investors at the world’s largest real estate event next month.
They will be supporting a Midlands 海角视频 delegation attending the MIPIM property conference in Cannes, which takes place between March 10-13.
Unveiling its full programme for the conference, the Midlands team will focus on topics ranging from 5G connectivity to harnessing the economic potential of sport and culture.
A Team Leicester contingent will promote a “healthy growth, healthy people and healthy business” theme, highlighting the business opportunities around the city’s football, rugby, cricket and basketball clubs, as well as Loughborough University’s place as a global centre of sports excellence.
Midlands 海角视频 will also be promoting huge mixed-use schemes in the East and West Midlands, as well as major transport networks and new residential schemes – with an estimated combined value of £12 billion.
Sir John Peace, chairman of the Midlands Engine, will lead the delegation, which includes senior private sector leaders including Simon Richards, chief financial and engineering officer at Birmingham Airport, and Bek Seeley, managing director, development, Europe at Lendlease.
Also taking part are Ashley Kensington, managing director at St Joseph and Patric Cassidy, director of Cassidy Group, which recently completed a £25.1 million student accommodation development in Nottingham.
Matt Wallace, director of estates and building services at Leicester City Council, and Jonathan Bennett, head of strategic property services at Leicestershire County Council will reveal further details about new office, industrial, leisure and housing development schemes in Leicestershire when they speak at the Midlands 海角视频 Pavilion, outside the Cannes Palais des Festivals at 11.40am on Wednesday, March 11.
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Other panel discussions and presentations at the Midlands 海角视频 Pavilion will focus on the unique strengths that make the Midlands such an attractive region for investment.
These include a track record of private-public collaboration, the region’s position at the forefront of 5G and digital innovation, and leadership in sectors ranging from advanced engineering to food and drink and professional services.
Nick Spencer, director of the non-production purchasing, property and trading division at Jaguar Land Rover, and Sharon Quinlan, head of corporate real estate at HSBC, will discuss why their businesses have chosen to invest and grow in the region as part of a Making it in the Midlands event, at 5pm on Wednesday, March 11.
Sir John Peace said: “2020 will be the fourth year that we have showcased the huge potential the Midlands has to offer at MIPIM.
“Together, through our collaboration with private and public sector organisations, we will once again demonstrate our global competitiveness as an investment destination.
“With £12 billion of large-scale redevelopment opportunities from every part of the Midlands on show, we present an incredibly compelling offer to major investors and developers.
“And of course, new property and infrastructure schemes have a huge impact on those living and working within the region – improving the quality of life here, and creating new jobs.”
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A multi-city panel from Birmingham, Manchester and London will take part in a City to City discussion at 5pm on Tuesday, March 10, focused on the global property market.
Ian Ward, leader of Birmingham City Council, will be joined by Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, and Phil Graham executive director for good growth at the Greater London Authority.
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Bek Seeley, of project management and construction specialist Lendlease, said: “The Midlands is an incredibly ambitious region that has a strong story to tell at MIPIM.
“To remain competitive, we must continue to develop a vibrant business community and world-class connectivity, focused on skills and incorporating physical and digital infrastructure.
“MIPIM provides the opportunity to discuss the major benefits on offer for those looking to invest in the region.”
More than 85 delegates from private and public sector organisations across the Midlands will outline the benefits of investing in the region, as part of the Midlands 海角视频 group.