The British American Business Council continues its popular Distinguished Speaker Series Breakfasts this Thursday, May 23rd, this time hosting Sir Vernon Ellis and Martin Davidson CMG, Chairman and CEO respectively of the British Council, at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel.
Sir Vernon became Chair of the British Council in March 2010. With a background in both business and the arts, he oversaw a period of extraordinary growth in a number of major operational roles at leading accountancy firm Accenture, and was responsible for Accenture’s activities with the World Economic Forum at Davos. He also serves as Chairman of the National Opera Studio, and through his Foundation supports several arts companies, artists and charities.
Martin Davidson CMG took up the role as Chief Executive in April 2007. He joined the British Council as Assistant Representative in Beijing in 1984, and was responsible for opening the South China office in Guangzhou. He returned to Beijing in 1995 as Director of an operation that was fast establishing a reputation in an environment where understanding the Chinese way of working is fundamental. He speaks both Cantonese and Mandarin. He is a Governor of Goodenough College and Board Member of the Great Britain China Council.
The British Council is on the ground in all six continents of the world, with more than 190 offices in 110 countries and territories. The Council focuses on three key areas of work – English, the Arts, and Education and Society – while working with some of the most influential figures across the globe to strengthen transatlantic relationships. The British Council has offices in Washington, New York and Los Angeles.
The Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel is located at 11461 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles and the event takes place on Thursday, May 23rd, 7:30am – 9:30am. For more details or to book your ticket, visit www.babcla.org
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