GU guy announced as keynote speaker

James Averdieck, founder of luxurious desert company GU is set to give the keynote speech at The Business Show 2012 in Swindon on Wednesday, February 1.

James will share his secrets for success on how he started GU in 2003 with just £150,000 taking the company to sales of over £30m before selling in 2010.

Eighty exhibitors and hundreds of delegates are expected to attend the event at STEAM for speed networking, key note speakers, and the LinkedIn Expresso Bar.

The annual conference of the Swindon Strategic Economic Partnership will also be held during the morning. After a busy year, SSEP will provide an update on current activity, including links with the newly formed Local Enterprise Partnership.

The event, which is run by Business West, will be free to attend. For more information log on to www.businessshowswindon.co.uk