Bolton School was pleased to host an economic seminar and networking breakfast in conjunction with Handelsbanken Bolton.
Despite some snowfall overnight, there was still an excellent turnout and a warm atmosphere as over 80 guests assembled in the Arts Centre. Members of local Bolton business community, including some alumni, parents and friends of the school, made the most of the opportunity to talk and network over tea, coffee and pastries on arrival.
Following a brief welcome and introduction to Handelsbanken’s services from Mark Hutchinson, Branch Manager for Handelsbanken Bolton, the economic seminar began.
James Sproule, Handelsbanken’s UK Chief Economist, who has previously worked in Number 10, took a detailed dive into the state of the global economy, looking both at the present and towards the future and offering his insights. He was followed by Sarah Rigby, who works in Handelsbanken Capital Markets and gave an interesting overview of what is happening with interest and exchange rates.
Following this valuable look at the latest economic developments, guests were invited to stay and continue to network as more drinks and breakfast snacks were served.
At the close of the networking event, James visited the Leverhulme Suite in the Riley Sixth Form Centre for a session with Sixth Form Business and Economic students in Years 12 and 13. He spoke about his personal career journey before giving the audience a presentation called ‘the intellectual revolution’.
The morning was a wonderful opportunity for both members of the local business community and those students with a keen interest in economics to hear from Handelsbanken’s experts in this fascinating field.
In addition to co-hosting this economic seminar and networking event, Handelsbanken recently sponsored the kit for the Bolton School Girls’ Division Football Teams, allowing the girls to play in kit specifically designed for the Girls’ Division for the very first time.
