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DBT's senior officials’ meetings, July to September 2024
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| Senior Official's Name | Date | Name of individual or organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Brooks | 30/07/2024 | Ubloquity | To discuss digital solutions to border procedures |
| Amanda Brooks | 30/07/2024 | Belfast Port | To learn about for sanitary and Phyto-sanitary measures checks at the NI border |
| Amanda Brooks | 27/08/2024 | Scotch Whisky Association | To discuss Scottish Whisky Association top trade priorities |
| Amanda Brooks | 05/09/2024 | Niti Aayog | To discuss progress on the India Free Trade Agreement |
| Amanda Brooks | 05/09/2024 | GSK | To discuss GSK's interests in Free Trade Agreements |
| Amanda Brooks | 09/09/2024 | Local businesses, key stakeholders and think tanks in Brussels | Roundtable meeting with key stakeholders: Director General Trade, think tanks and businesses |
| Amanda Brooks | 11/09/2024 | Hutchison Whampoa | To discuss issues at Felixstowe Port |
| Bidesh Sarkar | Nil return | Nil return | Nil return |
| Caleb Deeks | 23/07/2024 | EP Group | Discussion including Secretary of State with EP Group about their potential acquisition of Royal Mail |
| Caleb Deeks | 12/08/2024 | Trades Union Congress (TUC) | Introductory meeting with new Secretary of State and the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to discuss shared priorities of DBT and the TUC |
| Caleb Deeks | 20/08/2024 | Recruitment and Employment Confederation | Discussion with Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) on Make Work Pay |
| Caleb Deeks | 21/08/2024 | Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Discussion with Boston Consulting Group BCG about business regulation |
| Caleb Deeks | 27/08/2024 | British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) | Discussion with British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) on Make Work Pay |
| Caleb Deeks | 16/09/2024 | Ada Lovelace Institute | To discuss the work of the Institute and relevance for government policy |
| Caleb Deeks | 16/09/2024 | Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) | Introduction to the Quoted Companies Alliance and their work, including a discussion on DBT's work on corporate governance |
| Caleb Deeks | 17/09/2024 | British Academy | British Academy Economic Strategy Programme September Conference |
| Caleb Deeks | 30/09/2024 | Trades Union Congress (TUC) | Quarterly meeting with Secretary of State and the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress to discuss shared priorities, including The Plan to Make Work Pay and Trade Union Policy |
| Caleb Deeks | 30/09/2024 | Sainsbury's | To discuss labour market regulation |
| Carl Creswell | 02/07/2024 | Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | To discuss their experience of compensation schemes |
| Carl Creswell | 09/07/2024 | c.200 CEOs | Introductory call with new Secretary of State |
| Carl Creswell | 05/09/2024 | Trade Association Forum | Speaking at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Exchange 2024 event |
| Carl Creswell | 11/09/2024 | Neil Hudgell | To review progress of Horizon redress |
| Ceri Smith | 02/07/2024 | Rory Chisholm | Lunch Meeting to talk about Investment Opportunities |
| Ceri Smith | 09/07/2024 | Institute of Chartered Accountants | Meeting to talk about investment |
| Ceri Smith | 09/07/2024 | Red Mile Group | Meeting to talk investment opportunities resulting from US Biosecure Act |
| Ceri Smith | 11/07/2024 | Oliver Wyman | Meeting to learn about Small and medium-sized enterprises case studies |
| Ceri Smith | 11/07/2024 | Suntroy Global Spirits | Meeting to discuss investment |
| Ceri Smith | 16/07/2024 | Meeting with Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) Managing Director | Meeting to talk about UK Germany Trade relationship |
| Ceri Smith | 22/07/2024 | Marubeni | Meeting to discuss renewable energy sector and investment |
| Ceri Smith | 22/07/2024 | Lendlease | Meeting to discuss investment |
| Ceri Smith | 19/08/2024 | Deloitte | Meeting to discuss Growth |
| Ceri Smith | 03/09/2024 | Homes England | Meeting to discuss about Investment |
| Ceri Smith | 05/09/2024 | Cisco | Business engagement meeting |
| Ceri Smith | 09/09/2024 | LSE | Lunch Meeting and discussions |
| Ceri Smith | 11/09/2024 | Syngenta | Meeting to discuss investment |
| Crawford Falconer | 03/07/2024 | Bruce Christie | Trade discussions with Canadian counterpart |
| Crawford Falconer | 07/08/2024 | Scottish Whisky Association | Meeting with Scottish Whisky Association regarding the progress and their views on Free Trade Agreement |
| Crawford Falconer | 29/08/2024 | Deloitte | To discuss through the key findings from Deloitte on Organisation Design review and the next steps |
| Crawford Falconer | 11/09/2024 | United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai | Accompanied Secretary of State and Minister Alexander during their bilateral meeting with Katherine Tai |
| Crawford Falconer | 18/09/2024 | Deputy Vice Chancellor | Vice Chancellor from Crawford's alma mater came to speak to him as part of standard outreach to alumna |
| David Bickerton | 02/07/2024 | Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Discussion of BCG's experience regarding their experience in making policy decisions |
| David Bickerton | 08/07/2024 | Tata Steel | Introductory meeting with new Secretary of State to update him on key issues concerning the company |
| David Bickerton | 10/07/2024 | Steel Unions (GMB, Unite & Community TU) | To discuss concerns with the new Secretary of State relating to the Steel Plant in Port Talbot |
| David Bickerton | 11/07/2024 | British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), CBI, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Institute of Directors (IoD) and MakeUK (collectively known as B5) | Introductory meeting with new Secretary of State to set the foundations and tone of the relationship with the principals of the five biggest pan-economy Business Representative Organisations (known as the "B5") moving forwards |
| David Bickerton | 15/07/2024 | Stellantis | Introductory call with new Secretary of State to understand company concerns on the Zero Emissions Mandate and to help the company make a success of their UK investments |
| David Bickerton | 17/07/2024 | Rolls Royce | Cross Whitehall meeting to discuss Rolls Royce's wider nuclear strategy with key HMG stakeholders |
| David Bickerton | 18/07/2024 | British Steel | To discuss plans for British Steel investment in the UK with the new Secretary of State |
| David Bickerton | 22/07/2024 | Rolls Royce, Boeing, Safran, ADS and MBDA | Meetings with key companies as part of a visit to Farnborough International Air Show 2024 |
| David Bickerton | 23/07/2024 | Fujitsu | To discuss issues in relation to the Horizon IT system |
| David Bickerton | 24/07/2024 | Stellantis | Joint meeting with Secretary of State DBT and Secretary of State DFT re company concerns relating to the Zero Emissions Mandate |
| David Bickerton | 30/07/2024 | Samsung | Meeting to help understand experience in the current business environment and how DBT can help in the future |
| David Bickerton | 31/07/2024 | Odgers | Discussion of DBT job advert essential criteria |
| David Bickerton | 07/08/2024 | Oliver Wyman Consultancy | Discussion of Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and AUKUS procurement programmes |
| David Bickerton | 08/08/2024 | Food and Drink Federation | Introductory meeting with the CEO to understand the strategic importance of the sector and how that can be factored into DBT policy making |
| David Bickerton | 13/08/2024 | British Steel | Update discussion with the Secretary of State on British Steel's investment plans in the UK |
| David Bickerton | 14/08/2024 | Tata Steel | Update discussion with the Secretary of State on Tata Steel's investment plans in the UK |
| David Bickerton | 15/08/2024 | HSBC | Introductory meeting with the Secretary of State to explore synergies with Government policy for maximising growth for the UK |
| David Bickerton | 21/08/2024 | Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Update on BCG experience which may help the Department in policy making moving forwards |
| David Bickerton | 21/08/2024 | Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) | Meeting to understand how JLR can help the Government achieve its aims of growth and investment |
| David Bickerton | 29/08/2024 | Fujitsu | Update on issues in relation to the Horizon IT system |
| David Bickerton | 17/09/2024 | Iceland | Introductory meeting for the Secretary of State to help understand experience in the current business environment and how Iceland can help stimulate investment and grow the economy in the future |
| David Bickerton | 18/09/2024 | Great Point Seren Studios | To help understand the creative industries cluster in Wales and to explore what DBT can do to support ongoing growth in the creative sector |
| David Bickerton | 24/09/2024 | RISC International; CREST and Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) | Discussions with key participants whilst attending the International and Cyber Security Expo |
| David Bickerton | 25/09/2024 | ADS Group | To understand industry views on the new Government's initiatives and to update on priorities moving forwards |
| David Bickerton | 30/09/2024 | Morgan Stanley | Introductory meeting for the Secretary of State to understand business perspectives and to explore how Morgan Stanley can help in achieving growth and investment |
| Fred Perry | Nil return | Nil return | Nil return |
| Gareth Davies | 02/07/2024 | Flint Global | Regular catch up to discuss joint working between Flint Global and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 03/07/2024 | The Brief Writers | Meeting to discuss organisational leadership skills |
| Gareth Davies | 03/07/2024 | British Chambers of Commerce | Regular catch up to discuss joint working between BCC and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 03/07/2024 | Chartered Management Institute | Executive mentoring session |
| Gareth Davies | 04/07/2024 | Informa | Regular catch up to discuss joint working between Informa and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 15/07/2024 | Stellantis | Accompanying Secretary of State for an introductory meeting |
| Gareth Davies | 16/07/2024 | NatWest | Breakfast roundtable with NatWest customers |
| Gareth Davies | 16/07/2024 | Xero | Introductory meeting to discuss Xero's productivity report |
| Gareth Davies | 17/07/2024 | Naisbitt King Group | Introductory meeting with incoming Lord Mayor of London |
| Gareth Davies | 18/07/2024 | British Steel | Accompanying Secretary of State for an introductory meeting |
| Gareth Davies | 18/07/2024 | Uber | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Uber and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 22/07/2024 | Resolution Foundation | Introductory meeting with new interim CEO of Resolution Foundation |
| Gareth Davies | 22/07/2024 | International Distribution Services | Accompanying Secretary of State for an introductory meeting |
| Gareth Davies | 23/07/2024 | EP Group | Accompanying Secretary of State for an introductory meeting |
| Gareth Davies | 24/07/2024 | UK Atomic Energy Authority | Regular catch up to discuss joint working between UKAEA and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 24/07/2024 | PwC | Pre-brief ahead of panel event |
| Gareth Davies | 24/07/2024 | Stellantis | Accompanying Secretary of State DBT and Secretary of State DFT re company concerns relating to the Zero Emissions Mandate |
| Gareth Davies | 25/07/2024 | Oliver Wyman | Regular catch up to discuss joint working between Oliver Wyman and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 29/07/2024 | Vodafone | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 30/07/2024 | Growth Incorporated | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Growth Incorporated and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 30/07/2024 | Confederation of British Industry | Regular catch up to discuss CBI’s ‘Programme for Government’ |
| Gareth Davies | 31/07/2024 | Institute for Government | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 31/07/2024 | Howden Group | Regular catch up to discuss joint working between Howden Group and DBT |
| Gareth Davies | 01/08/2024 | Octopus Money | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Octopus and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 01/08/2024 | Nissan | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 01/08/2024 | Hakluyt | Regular catch up to discuss joint working between Hakluyt and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 12/08/2024 | Trades Union Congress | Accompanying Secretary of State for an introductory meeting |
| Gareth Davies | 12/08/2024 | Make UK | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 13/08/2024 | British Steel | Accompanying Secretary of State for a follow up meeting |
| Gareth Davies | 14/08/2024 | Virgin Atlantic | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Virgin Atlantic and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 15/08/2024 | HSBC | Accompanying Secretary of State for an introductory meeting |
| Gareth Davies | 15/08/2024 | Whitehall Industry Group | Catch up with Whitehall Industry Group Trustees |
| Gareth Davies | 21/08/2024 | Premier League | Meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 27/08/2024 | ITV | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 27/08/2024 | Tesco | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Tesco and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 28/08/2024 | Legal and General | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Legal & General and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 28/08/2024 | IBM | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between IBM and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 29/08/2024 | InterContinental Hotels Group | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 29/08/2024 | British Standards Institution (BSI) | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between BSI and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 29/08/2024 | Trades Union Congress | Regular catch up with General Secretary, to discuss Make Work Pay and the Employment Bill |
| Gareth Davies | 03/09/2024 | H/Advisors Cicero | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between H/Advisors Cicero and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 04/09/2024 | EY | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 05/09/2024 | British Steel | Accompanying Secretary of State for a follow up meeting |
| Gareth Davies | 05/09/2024 | Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between IBE and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 05/09/2024 | Experian | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Experian and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 10/09/2024 | Barclays | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Barclays and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 10/09/2024 | Global Counsel | Discussion on investment, UK economy and reputation abroad |
| Gareth Davies | 10/09/2024 | Scotch Whisky Association | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 10/09/2024 | PwC | Introductory meeting with incoming Senior Partner, to discuss ongoing cooperation between PwC and HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 11/09/2024 | Simply Health | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Simply Health and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 11/09/2024 | Confederation of British Industry | Roundtable Discussion |
| Gareth Davies | 11/09/2024 | Temasek | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Temasek and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 11/09/2024 | Trade Associations | Regular roundtable with the leaders of Trade Association organisations |
| Gareth Davies | 11/09/2024 | Citizens Advice | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 16/09/2024 | HSBC | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 16/09/2024 | Flint Global | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 16/09/2024 | ScaleUp Institute | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 16/09/2024 | Local Globe | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Local Globe and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 17/09/2024 | Nissan | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 18/09/2024 | Vodafone | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 23/09/2024 | Royal Society | Introductory meeting to discuss Industrial Strategy |
| Gareth Davies | 23/09/2024 | Hutchison Whampoa Limited | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between HWL and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 24/09/2024 | Robey Warshaw | Regular catch up to discuss joint working between Robey Warshaw and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 24/09/2024 | Airbus | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 24/09/2024 | Boston Consulting Group | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between BCG and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 24/09/2024 | Pinewood | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 25/09/2024 | McKinsey | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 25/09/2024 | City of London | Regular meeting to discuss latest business updates |
| Gareth Davies | 25/09/2024 | Hong Kong British Chamber of Commerce | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between BritCham and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 25/09/2024 | Competere | Introductory meeting to discuss joint working between Competere and DBT/HMG |
| Gareth Davies | 26/09/2024 | Resolution Foundation | Introductory meeting with new CEO of Resolution Foundation |
| Gareth Davies | 26/09/2024 | Whitehall Industry Group | Roundtable Discussion with CEOs |
| Gareth Davies | 27/09/2024 | Whitehall Industry Group | Whitehall Industry Group Board meeting |
| Gavin Lambert | 11/07/2024 | Communication Workers Union (CWU) | Meeting with Secretary of State and General Secretary of Communication Workers Union (CWU) concerning CWU’s view of the current challenges facing Royal Mail, as well as the proposed takeover of Royal Mail |
| Gavin Lambert | 19/07/2024 | King's College London (KCL) | Discussion with the DBT Permanent Secretary and Kings College London (KCL) researcher on the PhD research into the history of DBT |
| Gavin Lambert | 11/09/2024 | Trade Association Leaders (The City UK, Energy UK, Food and Drink Federation, British Retail Consortium, UK Hospitality, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) | Meeting including DBT Perm Sec with Trade Association Leaders discussing the new Government and the Secretary of State ‘Make Work Pay’ (MWP) plan |
| Gavin Lambert | 18/09/2024 | Chatham House | Roundtable discussion on competition policies in an evolving technology landscape |
| Joanna Crellin | 08/08/2024 | Visit to HORIBA MIRA and MIRA Tech Park | Site Visit to meet with business in the Cities and Local Growth Area Visit included - Tour of proving ground. Visit to Driving Simulation Centre and Visit to Passive Safety Centre |
| Kate Joseph | Nil return | Nil return | Nil return |
| Tara Smith | 23/07/2024 | Boston Consulting Group | Meeting to discuss growth, industrial strategy and improving productivity |
| Tara Smith | 09/09/2024 | British Chambers of Commerce | Meeting during DBT China Directors Conference with DBT assisted UK and China Companies |
| Tara Smith | 09/09/2024 | Rolls Royce | Meeting during DBT China Directors Conference with DBT assisted UK and China Companies |
| Tara Smith | 11/09/2024 | Prister Corp ltd | Meeting during DBT Hong Kong Directors Conference with DBT assisted UK and Hong Kong Companies |
| Tara Smith | 11/09/2024 | CC Land Holdings ltd | Meeting during DBT Hong Kong Directors Conference with DBT assisted UK and Hong Kong Companies |
| Tara Smith | 11/09/2024 | Chinachem Group | Meeting during DBT Hong Kong Directors Conference with DBT assisted UK and Hong Kong Companies |
| Tara Smith | 11/09/2024 | LEH international school | Meeting during DBT Hong Kong Directors Conference with DBT assisted UK and Hong Kong Companies |
| Tara Smith | 30/09/2024 | Amazon | Meeting to discuss their DDAT apprentice programme |