PARTNERSHIP Italy - UK

PARTNERSHIP | Winter 2019 02 | THE PRESIDENT’S PERCEPTION Dear readers, With the ongoing twists and turns in the seemingly endless saga about whether the UK will leave the EU with or without a withdrawal agreement, Brexit will undoubtedly pose many challenges whatever the outcome. Ever optimistic, I want to focus on the positives and look to the future. As we move towards a new economic and political era of coexistence between the EU and the UK, we must be ready to assess and evaluate the challenges that inevitably will come with change, and respond with pragmatic and targeted solutions. Our goal must be to maintain and build upon our already robust business relationship with the UK. Another area that is making daily headline news is the environment and the understandable concern surrounding the unprecedented global climate emergency.This leads me to the ICCIUK Annual Conference, which just took place.The theme this year was Energy & the Environment: Circular Economy.The focus was on systems aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources. Our eminent speakers from government agencies and sector related industry addressed the audience on a broad range of areas including renewable energy, climate change, sustainability and the economy. As I write, demonstrations are taking place a stone’s throw away frommy office as protestors descend towards parliament in order to encourage the government to deal with the issues of climate change. It is a theme of global importance – for industry, politics and most importantly for our future generations. I am proud that as a Chamber we are highlighting this issue.The more it is in the spotlight, the more people will sit up and take notice. Many drops make an ocean. 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 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 Alessandro Belluzzo