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SUMMARY:Central South UK VIP Breakfast at UKREiiF
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nThe Central South UK: A Business-Led Growth Story\nThe Central South is entering a defining phase. While governance structures evolve, investment decisions are already being made, capital is already flowing, and businesses are already scaling.\nThis breakfast brings together the investors, developers and anchor employers who are shaping the region right now — to explore why the Central South remains one of the UK’s most compelling locations for growth, talent and long-term investment.\nSpeaking on the panel discussion: Space: A hidden gem of industrial success in the Central South\nJeremy Greaves, Head of Strategic Engagement and Heritage, Airbus Defence and Space UK, will take us on a journey to the final frontier. He will share the history behind why the Central South is leading the way in space technology, how Airbus is investing c.£300m a year in the region and how Britain is still a pioneering space nation helping to power wider economic growth.\nThe morning promises, inspiring conversations, valuable insights, and a delicious breakfast, all set against stunning panoramic views of the Leeds skyline and the buzz of UKREiiF below. All wrapped up in time to head into the main showcase.\nPlease note by registering to attend this breakfast this does not include a ticket into UKREiiF.  This event is a Fringe event and a ticket is not needed however if you would like to purchase a ticket for UKREiiF please visit:www.ukreiif.com ( http://www.ukreiif.com/ )[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Event Speakers” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right” color=”custom” accent_color=”#ec297b”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1704886636071{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”50380″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”event-speaker”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″]Leigh-Sara TimberlakeGroup CEO – Business South[vc_column_text css=””]Leigh-Sara Timberlake is the dynamic Group CEO at Business South. She has been a key player in the organisation since 2008 and took the helm in 2020.\nLeigh is passionate about advocating for the Central South region on a national and global stage. Her energy and conviction have seen the organisation grow to the one we see today and she proudly leads a small but perfectly formed team that shares her vision for the Central South.\nBusiness South is an independent and influential organisation operating in Central South UK as a non-partisan business engagement organisation. 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LOCATION:Leeds Dock, The Boulevard, Leeds
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