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UK Trade & Investment London Region ‘Assistance to UK Companies in South Korea’ Robert Hurley Sector Groups Manager UK Trade & Investment International Trade Team London Region ‘Realising the Potential’ Korea – EU FTA Seminar London chamber of Commerce & Industry, 16 November 2011

UK Trade & Investment § With professional advisors across 96 markets, UKTI is the government department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy and assists overseas companies bring high quality investment to the UK’s dynamic economy - acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which to succeed in global business. § 3

UKTI the network… § Experienced Commercial Officers in 96 overseas locations § Highly qualified International Trade Advisers in the UK regions § Sector and market expertise § 60 strong team in London 4

What do we do? § Prepare British businesses to meet the challenges of doing business in international markets § Bring enhanced value to the UK economy in an increasingly globalised and competitive world § Market the UK as a springboard for global growth 5

How we add value Independent customer research and monitoring surveys found that UKTI services generated the following results: § 24, 400 UK companies in 2010/11 improved their business performance overseas with help from UKTI § £ 6 billion § 22: 1 worth of additional profits attributed by UK companies to UKTI actions in 2010/11 benefit-to cost ratio. For every £ 1 UKTI spends, £ 22 is generated for the UK economy § 70% of those using UKTI services report significant benefits to productivity and competitiveness 7

Together supporting trade UK Chambers of Commerce UK Trade Associations Foreign Embassies London Business Networks UKTI Country Units & Sector Units UKTI Regional Trade Teams UK Embassies Overseas

London International Trade Team Ø 60 strong team Ø private sector and market experience Ø UKTI service delivery for London region companies Ø close working partnership with LCCI, Co. L, GLA, GLE one. London and Trade Associations Ø UKTI and ERDF funding streams 9

UKTI IN KOREA Ø Ø Ø Ø 16 Staff covering both Trade & Investment OMIS research work meeting programmes market access trade mission support events, seminars, dinners etc. UKTI facilities plus the Residence 10

Key sectors opportunities… Automotive Advanced Engineering Construction/Infrastructure Consumer Design Education & Training Environment Fashion Financial & Legal Food & Drink Healthcare & E-Health ICT Legal Life Sciences Sports & Leisure Power & Energy Security Water And more. . 11

UKTI International Trade Advisers help you do business with South Korea business planning market research market promotion market visits

Priority sectors Ø Ø Ø 3/15/2018 for London companies to export to Korea: advanced engineering construction consumer, fashion & clothing, food & drink design education& professional training environment financial services & legal services ict life sciences and pharmaceuticals science & technology sports & leisure water Presentation title 13

International Trade Advisers give help and advice through the delivery of …. . § leading research & marketing support services § trade support programmes o for new and inexperienced SME exporters a tailored package of support and advice incl. workshops and limited marketing funding o for more established and experienced exporters seeking to review their strategies a 12 month bespoke programme offering a strategic business review and high worth management skills development through an Executive Training Programme with Cass Business School

Developing our clients' International Trade Potential 15

‘Passport to Export’, a focused business support programme… ‘Passport to Export’ provides up to six days of international trade advice international trade workshop programme access to UKTI market research, promotion, trade show, business travel and trade mission support matched funding of marketing activity international trade club membership

‘Gateway to Global Growth’, a new flagship programme providing more experienced exporters with the training and ongoing support needed to develop their strategies to increase overseas business ‘Gateway to Global Growth’ provides up to three days of support from an international trade adviser International Business Review towards a strategic action plan to set up overseas offices, distribution networks or joint ventures Cass Business School Executive Training market and sector networking opportunities

Executive Training Programme with Cass § 5 modules designed to help you approach international trade in a focused and strategic way § Topics include: International Financial Management, Making Strategy Happen, International Marketing, Corporate Responsibility & Leadership and Client Service Management § Open exclusively to those working with UKTI on Gateway to Global Growth and augments the advice received from an adviser 18

Accessing International Markets 19

Services…. . § Overseas Market Introduction Service § Export Marketing Research Scheme § Tradeshow Access Programme § Export Communications Review 20

UKTI Website www. ukti. gov. uk/export/london

UK Trade & Investment website… Our UKTI website www. uktradeinvest. gov. uk offers access to country and sector information and details support services available through our global network. registration by UK based companies brings them email alerts about sales leads, business partnership enquiries and tender opportunities; and advance information about the wide number of events and trade missions supported each year by UK Trade & Investment 3/15/2018 Presentation title 22

UK Trade & Investment helps British based companies do business in the South Korea market business planning market research market promotion and publicity market visits

And theirs is the future 24

Thank you! Robert Hurley Sector Groups Manager UK Trade & Investment London Region