As usual, you had organised the conference very well, it is without any doubt the premier event in the UK, believe me I've seen a fair few. This year, I did more work on networking, this has proved very useful as I'm already pursuing a few leads. The chance to do some real networking with some meaningful supplier meetings alongside the opportunity to develop personally is a great recipe.
Rajeev Arya - Financial Controller
Abbey
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An extremely productive event, providing me with exposure to a number of suppliers in an expedient way, who can now be further assessed for their suitability for solving our business needs. Workshops and seminars add to the overall informative experience.
Clinton Everard – Finance Director
Adare
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Excellent networking opportunity with like minded peers. An opportunity to fit 2 weeks of meetings planned for the office into a 3 day conference - a great time saver.
Richard Cooke – Finance Director
Alumasc
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An outstanding way to meet a wide range of business people in a short space of time. I am quite sure that the contacts made will lead to the development of my company in key areas. A well balanced programme of events – memorable.
Nelson Walters – UK Financial Controller
Amatics
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Well worth the expenditure. It would be nearly impossible to meet so many key directors and senior managers, let alone in such a short space of time.
Rod Sharp – Head of Business Development
ATOS Origin
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Very productive, if intensive, 3 days. There is no way I could get the opportunity to get the listening time of this many FDs this quickly in any other way.
Gideon Jones – Head of Collections
Atradius
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An opportunity to take time out of the office and meet suppliers of a range of products which help improve business efficiency.
Norman Carson – Finance Director
Central and East Belfast Health and Social Services
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A full year’s worth of potential supplier contacts can be made in a fraction of the time in a neutral location.
Gary Sidle – Financial Controller
CPP Group plc
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A first class event giving opportunity to network with colleagues, discuss topics of common interest and see the latest offerings from a wide range of suppliers.
Mike Wilson –Director of Finance
De La Rue Systems
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Exceeded my expectations. CPD units, networking, excellent seminars and workshops, suppliers assertive and not aggressive hard sell.
Martin Muffitt – Finance Director
Dreams plc
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Great opportunity to meet suppliers who you would normally take 6 months to see.
Richard Grethe – Finance Director
Focus Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Good. The whole rationale is for the suppliers to have an opportunity to meet the delegates and the balance between seminars and business meetings is good. The suppliers adopt a very mature approach – no “hard sell”.
Paul Robinson – CFO
Ingram Micro Ltd
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Once again the FD Forum was three days very well spent. A chance to meet the suppliers you want to meet and to network. Once again the organisation and service was exceptional.
Richard Francis - Finance Director
Interwoven
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The FD Forum 2006 was thoroughly rewarding, thoroughly enjoyable and an incredibly well organised professional event. It is by far the best event of this nature that I have attended and is a must for any proactive, commercially oriented Finance Director.
Paul Andrews – Financial Director
KABA Door Systems Ltd
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3 months calling activity compressed in to 3 days is a great use of time. Quality time with decision makers – it’s a great way to do business.
David Jones – Principal Consultant
Leadent Ltd
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The Finance Directors Forum was one of the best organised and useful events I have attended. It was a good balance of learning opportunities, networking and contact with potential suppliers both in formal and informal / fun ways.
Peter Moore – Director of Resources
Lincolnshire County Council
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Overall an efficient way of meeting some key contacts in this market. Good use of time and resource in a relaxed “no hard sell” environment.
George Emmerson – Investment Director
Standard Life Investments
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The ability to sit down with selected suppliers and be updated with new products on the market without any time pressure has to be the greatest benefit. Normally such suppliers are screened out by my personal assistant.
Basil Taylor - Finance Director
Tellings Golden Miller Group plc
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Thank you for arranging such a brilliant event. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and made a number of significant new contacts. The organisation of this event was superb and I was singularly very impressed. At no time did I feel under any pressure from suppliers which helped add to a very productive, relaxed atmosphere. I would recommend attendance to anyone involved in Finance. Well done!
Grant Lockhart-White - Finance Director
The Shropshire Group
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This year has been excellent – I saw several suppliers that will be very useful in the business.
Sheryl Tye – Finance Director
VT Vehicle Solutions Ltd
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An excellent blend of seminars, thought provokers, supplier introductions and networking. It’s taken me 2 days to recover!
Nick Hawkins – CFO
Zetex Plc
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