Foreign Direct Investment Expo 2026 Exhibitor List

<p>Simon has over 35 years of experience and expertise in the international tax planning, trustee, corporate services, fiduciary and the market entry industry.</p> <p>His career started with The Consult Group in the Principality of Andorra, therafter he joinied the Gibraltar offices, the HQ of Sovereign in 1990. As MD of Sovereign Trust in Gibraltar, he served 2 terms as Chairman of the Association of Trust &amp; Company Managers and was a member of the Gibraltar Government Financial Sector Legislation Committee.</p> <p>Moving to London in 1996 to establish Sovereign's UK subsidiaries, he continues to be the Managing Director of these 2 companies.</p> <p>Simon has been a director of The Sovereign Group, was the Chairperson of the UK Chapter of The Offshore Institute, is still the Vice President of The Royal Society of Fellows, continues to be a member of The Institute of Management, is the founding Chairman of International Professionals Association.&nbsp;</p> <p>A board member of Sovereign Art Foundation, which has raised $14 &nbsp;in 20+ 9 years for disadvantaged children throughout the world.&nbsp;</p> <p>Simon continues to be a regular lecturer and speaker at tax planning and financial services conventions throughout the world.</p> <p>Aside from his career exploits, Simon was once a professional squash player, currently is an international cyclist, is a Rugby Football Union referee and a recently qualified mind coach.</p>

<a href="https://twitter.com/harpsikaur">Harpreet Kaur</a> won BBC's The Apprentice 2022, and she's bringing her experience as a small business owner to The Business Show. Harpreet won the '250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar to build her dessert parlour business, <a href="https://ohsoyum.co.uk/">Oh So Yum</a>. With Lord Sugar as her business partner, she's now expanded her business from a store in West Yorkshire to offering a UK-wide delivery service, with plans to hit the B2B and catering market with her unique creations. She has a first class BA (Hons) Leadership & Management degree and has a background in retail banking as a former career.

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Stephanie is founder of Farming Carbon, a Northern Irish company that provides Sustainability<br /> services to medium &amp; large businesses across the UK &amp; Ireland. With a background in construction, maritime &amp; hospitality,<br /> she has a diverse experience in industry and can relate the importance of aligning ESG priorities with economic sustainability.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Her upbringing on farms, dynamic career, environmentalism and entrepreneurial flair have all merged<br /> together to inspire the creation of a consultancy that delivers end-to-end ESG services from strategy to project delivery.<br /> <br /> In June 2022 Stephanie released her business book ESG Made Easy &ndash;&nbsp;Why Sustainability Matters<br /> which will be made available as a gift for attendees of this seminar.</p>

<p>Shekhar leads strategy and thought leadership for Meta&rsquo;s Global Clients team, which includes some of the world&rsquo;s largest and most well known marketers and brands. His team works to help their clients gain more success, through insights and thought leadership, to help unlock opportunities for growth.</p> <p>Previously, he spent 19 years at J Walter Thompson (JWT &ndash; part of WPP), as Global Strategy Director, split between London (13 years), and in Bengaluru, India (6 years). At JWT, he led global brand and communications strategy for clients like Unilever, Nike, Diageo, Mondelez, Shell, IHG and others.</p> <p>He has worked across several countries and continents, including USA, China, South Korea, Europe, LATAM, South-East Asia, and of course India, where he&rsquo;s from.</p> <p>He is deeply committed to helping young talent develop and grow. He mentors and trains for the APG UK, the Marketing Academy, the School of Communication Arts, and other institutions.</p>

Leonardo Metelli brings over 25 years of leadership in digital advertising with a career spanning Brazil, London, and Europe. He currently heads Agency Development for Microsoft across EMEA, spearheading strategic partnerships and driving engagement across the region. Previously, Leonardo served as International Managing Director for Xbox Advertising (2014-2017), where he shaped global gaming ad strategies for top advertisers. He also was one of the first hires at Snapchat who went on to build its international agency development function in EMEA. Before that, Leo began his career in consulting at PwC, developing a strong foundation in client strategy. Since rejoining Microsoft in 2021, Leonardo has elevated the company's agency outreach and positioning across the EMEA region. He is currently finishing a Masters in Al at Oxford university. His deep cross-platform expertise, global perspective, and results-driven approach make him a compelling voice in Al and digital transformation.&nbsp;

<p dir="ltr">Angus Hirst is the Customs Director at Avocet Clearance, where he leads the firm&rsquo;s customs and global trade compliance strategy. With extensive experience advising businesses across various sectors, Angus specialises in navigating complex regulatory environments, minimising customs risk, and driving operational efficiency in cross-border trade. His work supports clients in aligning with ever-changing customs regulations while optimizing their global supply chains. At Avocet he plays a central role in developing practical, compliant solutions tailored to each client's needs.</p> <p dir="ltr">He regularly contributes to industry discussions and is a recognized voice in customs compliance and trade policy. His passion for supporting trade resilience and compliance makes him a trusted partner for businesses facing today&rsquo;s global trade landscape.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Spencer Summons is a Multi Award- Winning Cyber Strategy Leader &amp; Mentor with over 30 years&rsquo; experience in high-risk security and cyber. He teaches people how to make cyber simple by creating awareness and value through integrating productivity &amp; security to protect against cyber-crime. Spencer has Globally consulted over 130 cross sector organisations including private equity firms, various FTSE companies, government, and high net worth individuals. &nbsp;He has led and managed over 500 + individuals across different organisations as well as being a Global Speaker &amp; Trainer to over 11,000 individuals in over 14 countries. &nbsp;Spencer is the Founder of Opliciti, a cyber security organisation supporting organisations &amp; High Net worth Individuals to protect their assets, data and intellectual property from cyber-crime.</p>

<p>With over a decade of experience helping institutions, SMEs, and entrepreneurs expand<br /> their footprint across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Ola Idris is a trusted expert in<br /> international business growth and partnerships. Throughout his career, he has<br /> partnered with global organizations to navigate complex markets, build strategic<br /> relationships, and unlock sustainable growth opportunities.</p> <p><br /> Today, Ola focuses on empowering businesses to successfully expand into the UAE &mdash;<br /> one of the world&rsquo;s most dynamic and rapidly evolving markets. He is passionate about<br /> guiding companies to not only establish a presence in the region but to do so with<br /> confidence, clarity, and a deep understanding of the local landscape.</p> <p><br /> Whether working with emerging startups or established corporations, Ola brings a<br /> unique blend of global insight, strategic acumen, and hands-on experience to help<br /> businesses thrive across borders.</p>

Ketevan Aghoshashvili is a seasoned finance and tax expert with over a decade of experience across public and private sectors. She serves as Managing Partner and Head of Finance and Tax at IBCCS TAX Georgia, leading regulatory compliance, tax planning, and financial management for hundreds of clients. Ketevani holds a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law and a Master&rsquo;s degree in Public Finance and Policy Studies. she is certified in IFRS and multiple ACCA modules and frequently participates in international programs with EBRD, GIZ, and the Asian Development Bank. She combines legal, financial, and international expertise to drive strategic tax and finance practices locally and globally.

As the Principal Partner, Mobility Services at Remote, Sally is at the forefront of shaping the future of global work. Drawing on her extensive experience in International Operations, HR, and Global Mobility, she builds and executes Mobility strategies, streamlines processes, and launches services that directly benefit clients and employees worldwide. By simplifying complex international transitions, Sally empowers a truly borderless workforce, making it possible for people to live and work from anywhere.

Magdalena Mikolajczyk is the founder of Nexus Customs &amp; Legal Ltd, a UK-based consultancy specialising in import/export compliance, customs regulations, and sanctions screening. She holds two legal degrees in both EU and UK law and brings over 15 years of experience in trade compliance. Throughout her career, Magdalena has worked with global customers and legal authorities worldwide across sectors including defence (MOD), pharmaceuticals, automotive, and food. She has led global expansion programmes, designed and implemented compliance frameworks, and driven automation across complex international supply chains. Magdalena founded Nexus to make trade compliance accessible and practical for UK businesses, particularly SMEs who often lack in-house expertise. She has developed a digital services platform offering online compliance assessments and sanctions screening. She publishes the Nexus Compliance Digest newsletter covering regulatory changes, sanctions updates, and practical guidance for international trade.

Shivika sits in TikTok's Corporate Partnerships team, specialising in Strategy and Business Development. She supports Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Product, and Trust &amp; Safety to drive adoption, usage, retention, brand lift and product excellence across TikTok and other applications within ByteDance's product portfolio, through strategic partnerships. Prior to TikTok, Shivika worked at Microsoft where she led strategic pricing deals for Windows &amp; Office Suite across all Emerging Markets, and also as a Data &amp; AI Lead for Microsoft Azure with a focus on technology-driven AI transformation. She holds a Master&rsquo;s in Economics from Columbia University, New York, and currently resides in London, UK.&nbsp;