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Heart of South West LEP set for UKREiiF Showcase

The Heart of South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has confirmed its involvement in the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF).

Set to take place in Leeds between the 16-18 May, the annual forum is designed to attract inward investment, generate economic growth, and drive a more sustainable and inclusive culture within the property and construction industries.

The Heart of South West LEP – a business-led partnership between the private sector, local authorities and education bodies from across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay – will be taking part in a regional showcase session on Thursday 18 May on The Cinema Stage at UKREiiF.

Delegates will hear from the region’s stakeholders on the opportunities in the South West of England.

Karl Tucker, chair of the Heart of the South West LEP, said: “UKREiiF is a great opportunity for the LEP to connect with local authorities, business leaders and investors from across the country.

“We are looking forward to bringing together experts from across the Heart of the South West region to discuss the area’s transformational opportunities, as we look to showcase our region’s strengths and ambitions at this fantastic event.”

“This regional showcase session is not one to be missed.”

Led by Built Environment Networking and supported by some of the biggest UK property and infrastructure companies, the annual UKREiiF event will be held in Leeds on 16-18 May 2023.

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      David Ralph

      Chief Executive

      David Ralph started as Chief Executive of Heart of South West LEP at the beginning of June 2018. Previously, he had spent 5 years as CEO of the Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (D2N2) LEP from 2013 where he oversaw the development of the D2N2 Strategic Economic Plan and sector strategies, 3 Growth Deals with HM Government to deliver a £1billion capital investment programme, securing and implementing £200m ESIF programme, the Derby and Nottingham Enterprise Zone, the D2N2 Skills Deal and Time for Innovation programme, community fund and led the executive team to develop the HS2 East Midlands hub. He was also closely involved in the proposed North Midlands Devolution Deal and one of the key architects in establishing the Midlands Engine, chairing the officer steering group. Whilst in this role David was a NED of the Nottingham Enterprise Zone, and Marketing NG, the Outer Estates Foundation and a Governor of Nottingham College and on the advisory Board of Nottingham Business School.

      Before the East Midlands, David was CEO of the Have Gateway Partnership working closely with local stakeholders including the ports of Felixstowe, Harwich and Ipswich and BT Adadastral Park across Suffolk and Essex and prior to that was Chief Exec of the Barton Hill New Deal for Communities programme in Bristol and the Nelm Development Trust in Norwich.

      David is a keen sailor, walker and trail runner.