Celebrating female entrepreneurship and innovation – Christina Schiøtt Liaos

By Guest Contributor Francesca Stainer

Join the event by DKUK and LID Publishing on 5th October to celebrate female entrepreneurship and innovation with this panel discussion from successful female entrepreneurs, like Christina Schiøtt Liaos, European Investment Lead & Regional Director Europe North, Department for International Trade (DIT).

 

ABOUT THE EVENT

DKUK are proudly partnering with member company, LID Publishing, and are excited to host this event to celebrate pioneering female entrepreneurs who strive to fully achieve their visions and change the world, while championing and celebrating gender diversity through innovation.

We are joined by a leading panel who will be sharing their knowledge and encouraging entrepreneurial growth for women throughout the UK and the Nordics.  This event is about connecting with others, finding your power in business and hopefully will leave you feeling inspired.

Join us for this lively panel discussion as we highlight some of the most forward-thinking initiatives in this space.

Please note: Details of accessing the webinar and information about the panellists will be sent to you by text message with a link to everything you need!

 

CHRISTINA SCHIØTT LIAOS

Christina Schiøtt Liaos, European Investment Lead & Regional Director Europe North, Department for International Trade (DIT).

Christina Schiøtt Liaos is responsible for the leadership, strategic alignment and coordination of investment activities in DIT Europe. She leads a large team of investment professionals operating on the ground in over 25 European markets and covering both Foreign Direct Investment and capital investment into the UK.

Christina also leads DIT’s 8 trade and investment teams in the Nordic and Baltic region, delivering trade services to UK companies taking advantage of Nordic and Baltic market opportunities, assisting Nordic and Baltic companies to establish a UK business platform for global growth and providing specific trade policy and market access support to companies trading between the UK and the Nordic-Baltic region.

Currently, Christina and her teams are supporting businesses to continue to trade and invest despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to ensure that UK and European companies are ready to trade after EU Exit. Christina has been with the Department for International Trade for over 10 years, holding positions as Director for Denmark and Director for the Nordic Region. Prior to this, she has many years of business development experience within international trade and investment organisations, including Schneider, PowerPlant, Invest in Denmark and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Whereas a Danish national, Christina has an international background and holds a Master of Business Administration from the UK and a Master of Public Policy from Denmark.

 

TIMETABLE

10:00 Log in & welcome
10:05 Fireside chat 
Introductory remarks by Christina Schiøtt Liaos, European Investment Lead & Regional Director Europe North, Department for International Trade (DIT)

Lisa Dalsgaard, Founder and CEO of Goodiepack

Sophie Trelles-Tvede, Founder of Invisibobble

Stine Jersie Olsen, Chief Consultant – Growth & Impact at Danske Bank

Moderated by:

Sangeeta Waldron, Founder, Serendipity PR & Media

10:45 Q&A
11:00 End of programme

 

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