Alistair Darling Set to Speak at The National Business Awards
LONDON/PRNewswire/ --- With Photo
Alistair Darling, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, is set to
speak at The National Business Awards sponsored by Orange on the 10th
November at The Grosvenor House hotel in London.
The Chancellor will be addressing 1200 public and private
sector professionals representing the best of British Business from start-ups
to well-established FTSE listed organisations.
Commenting on securing the prestigious Guest of Honour place
at The National Business Awards, Alistair Darling said:
"The National Business Awards recognise the professionals who
give British business its huge capacity to innovate and its relentless
ability to grow. The business community is essential to our economy,
employing millions of people and creating the wealth we all depend on. I am
always impressed with their ingenuity and endeavour, their drive and
aspiration.
That is why I am so pleased to be invited to this year's
National Business Awards. It is the pinnacle of business awards ceremonies
and this is where Britain's best, from across the public and private sectors,
get the recognition and reward they deserve."
For the past 8 years, The National Business Awards has
uncovered hundreds of examples of business leaders who have taken a unique
approach to overcome major challenges and achieve success, all while
maintaining the respect of their peers, co-workers and employees.
Previous winners and current title holders of National
Business Awards accolades include Sir John Rose, CEO, Rolls-Royce and winner
of The Orange Business Leader of The Year 2008; Harriet Lamb, CEO, Fairtade
Foundation and winner of The Credit Suisse Outstanding Woman in Business 2008
and Paul Walsh, CEO, Diageo and winner of The Daily Telegraph Decade of
Excellence in Business 2008.
For further information on The National Business Awards or to view the
2009 shortlist visit http://www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk.
Notes to Editors
About The National Business Awards
The National Business Awards is the UK's most prestigious,
independent business recognition programme which recognises success,
innovation and ethics and identifies outstanding businesses of all sizes from
all sectors across the UK. Each year, The Awards attract thousands
of entries, from thriving entrepreneurial businesses to FTSE listed
companies.
A leading programme of United Business Media, The Awards also
gain strong support from government figureheads, business leaders and
corporate sponsors including Orange, the Headline Sponsor.
Over the next three years and as we approach London 2012,
recognising business success becomes even more significant to encourage
organisations to continue to innovate, grow and excel, further assisting to
drive forward UK plc. Through its annual programme of business events,
thought leadership and promotional activity, The Awards are uniquely
positioned to support this important agenda. For further information on The
National Business Awards, sponsored by Orange, visit:
http://www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk
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For further information, call The National Business Awards
press office on +44(0)207-234-8753 or email: henriette.svensen@ubm.com.
Source: UBM Live Ltd
For further information, call The National Business Awards press
office on +44(0)207-234-8753 or email: henriette.svensen@ubm.com
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