The Government's trade promotion body has hired a senior executive from Ernst & Young to spearhead an effort to forge relations with sovereign wealth funds and other high-value inward investors, I have learned.
Michael Boyd, who held several roles at the accounting firm, has been appointed as the head of a new strategic relations unit within UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). Boyd's appointment is expected to be announced within days and could come as soon as tomorrow.
Michael Boyd, who held several roles at the accounting firm, has been appointed as the head of a new strategic relations unit within UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). Boyd's appointment is expected to be announced within days and could come as soon as tomorrow.