Speakers

“Living and working in a fast paced world means we are both connected and disconnected at the same time. To keep pace, it’s essential to carve out time to think, to go to networking sessions or take part in a mentor programme.”

Sven Spollen-Behrens, Director, Small Firms Association (2017 to date). Chief spokesperson and chief government liaison, with responsibility for strategy and overall management of SFA, lobbying, media and business queries. With previous experience as a small business owner and a background in urban regeneration projects, as well as extensive senior management experience as a leader of trade associations in Berlin, Brussels and Dublin. BA, MA Economics (University of Bonn) and MA International Political Economy (University of Warwick).