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The Enterprise Forum is celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary in 2022. Founded in 1997, The Enterprise Forum aim is to facilitate discussion on policy amongst the business community, politicians, stakeholders in the EU, National, Devolved and Local Government.

Andrew Cumpsty, Chairman of The Enterprise Forum said: “2022 marks The Enterprise Forum’s 25th Anniversary, having been founded after the 1997 General Election to encourage dialogue and improve the flow of information between the business community and parliamentarians. During that time our remit has expanded to include engagement with all political parties, the devolved Governments, the Civil Service, the Trade Union Congress, the Bank of England, Ambassadors, High Commissioners and European and US politicians. Along with our Chatham House Rule discussions we will be holding a business expo event in Parliament and a special anniversary event in Summer 2022.”

For further information about the 25th Anniversary programme of events at The Enterprise Forum please contact Mark Beckett, Executive Director of The Enterprise Forum markbeckett@enterprise-forum.co.uk.

On Tuesday 20 July 2021, Danielle Dove, Special Adviser in the Number 10 Business Team joined Enterprise Forum members to discuss the priorities of the Number 10 Business Team. The event was in partnership with the Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA).

On Monday 26 July 2021, Andrew Griffith MP, UK Net Zero Business Champion joined a hybrid panel discussion with Stephen Phipson CBE, Chief Executive of Make UK and Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive of Energy UK on the opportunities and challenges for UK business in a Net Zero Future. The event was in partnership with Make UK.

Both events were held in Westminster with online and in person attendees.

Andrew Cumpsty, Chairman of The Enterprise Forum said: “As a result of covid-19, since March 2020 all our events have been online. I am really pleased we are now able to hold some events where members have the opportunity to choose whether they participate in person or online. We hope this new way of working will encourage more engagement as we go forward.”

The Enterprise Forum is pleased to announce that Katherine Sykes has joined the Board of Directors at The Enterprise Forum.

Katherine Sykes said “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the board of the Enterprise Forum, an organisation that is unique in its ability to facilitate communication between business and policy makers. Undaunted by the global pandemic, the Forum has gone from strength to strength in recent months, swiftly moving online, increasing the number of conversations it holds and the number of participants it involves. I very much look forward to being part of its onward journey.”

Andrew Cumpsty, Chairman of The Enterprise Forum said: “Katherine brings with her 20 years' experience of delivering board and senior level counsel to FTSE 100 companies, trade/membership organisations and charities. Her experience across business sectors that include healthcare, nutrition, medical and pharmaceutical products, FMCG and professional services will help us build on our programme of events for our members. On behalf of all the Directors, I am delighted to welcome Katherine to The Enterprise Forum Board.”

Katherine Sykes biography can be found here.

The Enterprise Forum is run by an unpaid board of senior directors from business and industry with a membership that includes commercial organisations (FTSE 100 companies to SMEs), trade associations and charities. The organisation does not take a position on policy, and does not donate to or receive donations from any Political Party.

For more information on The Enterprise Forum please contact Mark Beckett on 020 3627 3866 or email markbeckett@enterprise-forum.co.uk