RivingtonHark’s Executive Director Mark Williams has been announced as a headline speaker at UKREiiF – a three-day event which will bring together thousands of delegates comprising of investors, funders and developers who are all looking for new opportunities across the UK.
Williams is set to speak on a discussion about the ‘Future of Retail and Leisure’ and it’s role in supporting the Levelling Up agenda to drive economic growth and investment across the UK.
As one of the UK’s most active and experiences firms within the rejuvenation of UK town centres, their experience and wealth of knowledge will be utilised to delve into the changing retail and high street landscape – looking at ways to create more vibrant locations and attract further footfall to transform towns and cities.
Other speakers confirmed to take part on the panel include Cycas Hospitality’s Chief Development Officer Asli Kutlucan, Justin Thomas the Director of Development at NewRiver REIT, and Michelle Percy, Director of Place at Newcastle City Council.
Mark Williams, Executive Director at RivingtonHark, said of the announcement: “It’s 10 years since I chaired the Governments Task force focusing on town centre rejuvenation. Almost all the recommendations have now been adopted, and it’s wonderful to see those ideas being put into practice. Key to that is successful public an private sector partnership and UKREiiF gives a great platform to help advance this.”
Keith Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of UKREiiF, said: “We’ve always been impressed by the work RivingtonHark has done across the UK – managing projects with a value of almost £1bn and helping to truly transform towns, cities and regions.
“Their work at Copr Bay in Swansea is a particular stand out scheme, which has been a catalyst for future growth, and the fact they have worked across so many different locations such as Chester, Norwich, London and Newcastle ensures they’ll be adding a real diversity of thought leadership to the discussion.”
Led by property events company Built Environment Networking and supported by some of the biggest UK property and infrastructure companies, the first annual UKREiiF event will be held in Leeds on 17-19 May 2022. The forum will attract inward investment, generate economic growth and drive a more sustainable and inclusive culture within the property and construction industries.
Register for the UKREiiF annual event here: www.ukreiif.com
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