Gareth provides direction and strategic leadership to the Chamber’s policies as well as managing and delivering a wide range of inward investment related services. He works across departments, Chamber Councils and selected members to research, develop and prepare policy position statements of strategic importance to the region and UK economy.
From an inward investment perspective, he works in partnership with key strategic partners including the Department for International Trade (DIT) and international networks in securing and capturing foreign direct investment entering the Thames Valley. A Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) and Surveyor (MRICS) Gareth brings more than 25 years’ experience of international planning to the Chamber.