Provost reappointed UK Business Ambassador

UCL President and Provost Professor Malcolm Grant has been appointed one of the Government's new Business Ambassadors. The Business Ambassadors promote the UK's excellence in overseas markets and assist UK businesses to recognise and exploit business opportunities. Professor Grant was first appointed to the role, which is unpaid, in 2008, when the Business Ambassadors? Network was established by the previous government. Prime Minister David Cameron announced the new ambassadors on a visit to China. Together the 32 ambassadors have a wealth of business experience and knowledge gained from a series of sectors and geographical markets. Specifically, they are tasked with: carrying out priority meetings at the request of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) when travelling on business, for example, lobbying to remove barriers to market access or leading events for small to medium-sized businesses;