Italy - UK Partnership

PARTNERSHIP | Summer 2019 02 | THE PRESIDENT’S PERCEPTION Brexit in Stand-by, progress at the Chamber In a frantic final weeks before the deadline of the 29th March, first a postponement to the 12th April has been granted by the EU to the UK (Government and Parliament at the moment apparently working together to find a compromise) and finally not having reached any majority for a solution, a further extension has been given up to the end of October. At the Chamber we believe in the future of the UK and Europe although with changes in their necessary cooperation. We hope that, with this new extension and the new European Parliament created by the May European election, an agreement which will not penalise the economy and the bilateral - multilateral relationship with an honourable compromise will be reached. In the meantime we focus on the life of the Chamber and the road map to reach the goal of a new governance that can tackle with success the challenges and the grasp opportunities of the future. At the 29th April Board there will be the presentation of the two candidates for the election of the new President which will be held on the 13th June.The two candidates are Alessandro Belluzzo and Roberto Pollara. At the 20th May Board presented will be a few necessary changes to the chamber bylaws with approval to be sought at the next General Assembly. Progress has been made also on the conclusion of the new lease, where the Chamber will have much better and larger offices yet remaining at the same prestigious address, continuing the sharing of synergies with ENIT.The signing of the new contract with the Crown Estate and ENIT is foreseen in May and the works of refurbishment will start right away so to utilise the summer months. We look forward to an efficient Chamber which will provide very competitive services to members and other entrepreneurs who want to expand their activities internationally; helping also the young and start-ups with mentoring by the talented Italians in the UK. To achieve these results there is a need for team work, support and understanding with the members and cooperation with the other actors of Sistema Italia. The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the UK The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the UK is an independent, non-profit making network organisation, and has been dedicated to its members since 1886. Today, the Chamber has around 500 members, representing not only Italian companies, but also British and European, interested in strengthening their ties with Italy or expanding to a new market. The Italian Chamber hosts many events for its members and the Italian community here in the UK. For more information about the Chamber and membership, please see: www.italchamind.eu or contact the Secretariat by phone on +44 (0)20 7495 8191, or by email info@italchamind.org.uk Join our online networks today on Facebook, and follow us on: Twitter.com/italianchamUK HELEN GIRGENTI Secretary General VERENA CARIS Deputy Secretary General ANTONIO SAPONARO Project Coordinator, Trade Fairs COSIMO BASTIANI Project Coordinator, Trade Fairs ALESSANDRO NOBILINI Project Coordinator, Trade Fairs CAMILLA CAIRO Project Coordinator, Commercial Department DAVIDE BARGNA Scottish Branch Manager GIULIA SIRIGU North-West Branch Manager LUCREZIA CHIAPPARINO Italian Desk Manager ANTONIO SANNA Accounts Administrator CAROLINA GHITTINO Members’ Relations & Events Officer MARTA BAVASSO Innovation, Investment & Communications Manager CAROLINA SANFRATELLO Master Coordinator, Education Department To request a membership application form and company brochure please visit www.italchamind.eu JOIN THE ICCIUK Leonardo Simonelli