Online event
Start your UK Export Academy Journey with the Freight Innovation Cluster
Thursday 25 July at 10:00AM
A session exclusive to members of the Freight Innovation Cluster - jump into the world of exporting and let us support you with the essential knowledge and tools you’ll need to sell overseas.
What you’ll learn
- the opportunities and challenges of exporting
- how to access Government support to kick start your international growth
- the wide range of UK Export Academy training events that are available
Description
The freight industry is the backbone of the UK’s successes in international trade, enabling goods exporters from across the country to move their products to overseas markets.
To support freight forwarders and clients, we are running this exclusive session in partnership with the Freight Innovation Cluster.
You will be starting your journey to global sales success with our UK Export Academy Advisers, Robin Hill and Mark Burkett, who are also seasoned former exporters! They will talk you through what the UKEA is, why you should sign up and the help that we can offer you. You'll also hear about how others have embarked on their own journey to international success. Finally, we'll introduce you to the first steps that you can take to launch your own export journey and take your products or services to the world.
Speakers
Robin Hill
UK Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
Robin is a versatile professional with experience spanning various business sectors, including blue-chip companies and dynamic startups. His journey includes roles at Burton Group, General Electric, and BUPA. Notably, he has ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing startups in Broking and the wholesale Wine Trade. His diverse background reflects a blend of corporate expertise and entrepreneurial spirit.
Mark Burkett
UK Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
Mark has been involved in exporting for over 30 years and has exported successfully to every continent around the globe.
With his wealth of experience and enthusiasm for UK exports, Mark is on a mission to help UK businesses take their products and services to overseas markets in the best possible shape to achieve success.