17Jan 2019 by weasaal
Professor Gary Davies

Professor Gary Davies

BRI Academic Staff
Gary Joined the BRI from Manchester Business School in 2017. His links with Chester date from 2015 when he was appointed as a visiting professor. His academic career has involved sponsorships from Tesco, Asda and the Post Office. Before his academic career he worked with the Mars Group and British Aluminium. He also acts as a consultant in business strategy and reputation management. Professor Gary Davies Professor of Business Strategy Qualifications BSc, PhD (London), PhD (Manchester), DIC, ARSM.Research:Gary’s current research interests include: the image benefits of being a family business; personal branding; how consumer trust and distrust of brands develops; how brand image should be measured; investor decision-making; the globalisation of retailing and; the role of public relations in the marketing of luxury brands. Publications Books: G Davies with R…
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19Oct 2017 by weasaal
Hassan Ramady

Hassan Ramady

Advisory Board, BRI - Advisory Board
                Hassan Ramady began his career with BICC Cables UK, member of the largest construction Group – Balfour Beatty, after obtaining his degree in Electrical Engineering from Newcastle University. He was relocated to the United Arab Emirates and rose to the position of Regional Director in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). During the period from 1977 to 2014, Mr. Ramady held Group Vice Presidency positions with companies & trading houses employing over 6000 people and board memberships within companies in the Oil and Gas, Construction, Power Generation, Solar , hospitality and travel agencies industries. He has also travelled to the Far East, in particular China, to oversee the manufacture of Sea Vessels exceeding £350m for his Group in Saudi Arabia. In 2014 Hassan…
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22Sep 2017 by weasaal No Comments
How the Game-based Learning Market is set to grow and grow…

How the Game-based Learning Market is set to grow and grow…

News
By Steven Markham According to research conducted by Ambient Insight, the global Game-based Learning market is on target to hit US$ 7.3 billion by 2021. Add to this, the projected figures for Simulation-based learning technologies of US$11.3 billion and it is clear that Game-based learning is on the rise. These figure represent a 22.4% and 17% rise over 2016 figures respectively. In 2015, private investors worldwide invested US$165.9 million in 35 Game-based Learning companies, an unprecedented figure at the time. However, only six months into 2016 saw US$325 million of investment in 37 Edugame suppliers. At the top of this was 'Age of Learning', a California-based company and developers of 'ABCMouse.com - Early Learning Academy', a digital learning resource aimed at ages 2-8. 'Age of Learning' received US$150 million of…
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21Aug 2017 by weasaal
Are you one of the best businesses in Cheshire?

Are you one of the best businesses in Cheshire?

News
Are you one of the best businesses in Cheshire? Nominations are now open for the High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise. The High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise 2017/18, Cheshire’s most prestigious business awards, are now open for entries. In its 12th anniversary year, the Awards offer thousands of pounds worth of prizes, as well as access to a network of support across Cheshire and a promotional opportunity for local businesses. The winners will be announced at a presentation evening on March 22, 2018 in the stunning surroundings of Chester Racecourse. Guests will include business leaders, judges and the finalists. The winner of the High Sheriff’s Award for Enterprise, sponsored by LDF and O2, will receive a free place for one of its appropriately qualified managers on the award-winning MBA programme at…
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31Jul 2017 by weasaal No Comments
Alibaba, fintech & techfin

Alibaba, fintech & techfin

News
In late June Chinese behemoth Alibaba said its revenue for the year ahead would increase by just less than 50 per cent. The following day the market added $US42.25 billion to its value - a figure roughly equivalent to the size of Barclays Bank. Alibaba is essentially a technology company described by some as ‘a big-data conglomerate’. The company’s vertically and horizontally integrated services include online shopping, music streaming, photo sharing, logistics, news and finance - all of which contribute information on customer spending, locations and viewing. This data is collected, collated and fed back to the merchants who use Alibaba’s ecommerce platforms, enabling them to better target customers. "Techfins see data as not just something to help grow their business but as the core of their business.” -Steve Worthington In 2014, Alibaba created…
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13Jul 2017 by weasaal No Comments
Chester Forum VIII

Chester Forum VIII

FEATURES, News
The eighth Chester Forum entitled "UK and China Business: The Marco Polo Initiative and Belt Road Initiative (BRI)" was held at Churchill House on the University of Chester's Queen's Park Campus on Monday 10th July 2017. The proceedings were opened by Dr Fran Hulbert, Chairman of Chester Forum and University Business Advisory Council and Professor Phil Harris, Executive Director of the University of Chester's Business Research Institute. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Chester, Professor Tim Wheeler welcomed the delegates and guests in an opening speech which set the scene for the day ahead. Simultaneous translations were given throughout the day. Delegates from China and UK received presentations and took part in discussions within four main topics: Review of the Economy, Politics, International Economy and Partnerships with China Reflections…
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07Jul 2017 by weasaal No Comments
East Meets West

East Meets West

Chinese, News
As part of the Summer School activities for visiting Chinese students, a networking event arranged by the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce was held on Wednesday 5th July. Our Chinese visitors delivered four differing presentations to the assembly. The theme of the Summer School this year is "Innovation & Entrepreneurship from a Global Creative Economy Perspective". [gallery type="slideshow" size="full" ids="679,680,681,682,683,684,685,686,687" orderby="rand"]  
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