Surrey Business Leaders Forum

The Surrey Business Leaders Forum brings together private sector representatives from across the county to ensure a strong business voice is at the heart of local decisions impacting our regional economy.

Purpose and role

The Surrey Business Leaders Forum represents a diverse range of businesses linked to the countyโ€™s economic strengths.

It brings together companies from across the county including SMEs, Surrey-based multinationals, businesses from Surreyโ€™s priority sectors, and business representative organisations.

The Forum plays a critical role in elevating the voice and role of business in local decision-making related to economic growth.

It is an advisory group providing the One Surrey Growth Board and Surrey County Council with business insight, expertise, and challenge relating to the business impact of council initiatives. The Forum also helps to raise awareness of local business and economic needs.

As an informal advisory group, the Surrey Business Leaders Forum members are required to comply with the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policy.

Interested in supporting the work of the Business Leaders Forum? Contact the team today.

Membership

Chris Hurren

RSM UK

(Chair)

Alex Vinall

Air Social

Andrew Cawthorne

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Andrew Hudson

Bettertrack Ltd

Andrew Todd

KONE

Ben Jenkins

Asahi

Bruce Penson

Prodrive IT

Charles Collins

Savills

Chris Mallin

Vistage Company

Charlie Nicholson

Vail Williams

Helen Foord

McLaren

Jarmila Yu

Institute of Directors

Jean-Philippe Launberg

Gordon Murray Design

Kristina Pereckaite

South East Angels

Laura Freeman

Fidelity International

Louise Punter

Surrey Chambers of Commerce

Maggie Howell

Surrey Hills Enterprises

Margaret Ochieng

The Inclusive Village LTD

Mark Craig

Wates Group

Matt Webster

Fuse Games

Matthew Norris

Croudace

Mike Brennan

KTB Technologies / Surrey Skills Leadership Forum, Chair

Mike McNicholas

AtkinsRรฉalis

Nasatasi Karaiskos

Rakuten

Nick Jefferies

discoverIE Group

Piers Leigh

Curchod & Co

Richard Lennard

Gatwick Airport

Sally Brown

Gatwick Diamond Business

Sharon Dorrington

SGN

Tracey Palmer

Walton-on-Thames BID (Surrey Business Improvement Districts Network rep)

Tracey Carter

Federation of Small Businesses

Tristam Slater

Shepperton Studios

Yvonne Spencer

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)

Zoe McCaig

TP Legal Ltd

The Surrey Business Leaders Forum brings together an exciting and diverse group of local business leaders who want to be a driving force in shaping Surreyโ€™s economic future and be a voice for all businesses in Surrey.

Their knowledge and experiences from the private sector are playing a key role in helping shape local decision-making.

Chris Hurren, Chair of Surrey Business Leaders Forum

Growing the economy in a sustainable way is a priority for the Council, which can only be achieved by working and engaging with our fantastic business community.

Growth is not only good for business; it also generates opportunities for local people, supports investment in our communities, and improves the lives and wellbeing of our 1.2 million residents.

Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council

Future Meeting Dates

  • Tuesday 26th November, 2024
  • Tuesday 25th February, 2025
  • Tuesday, 17th June, 2025
  • Tuesday, 15th September, 2025
  • Tuesday, 8th December, 2025

Document library

See documentation from Surrey Business Leaders Forum in our document library.

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