Santander boss picked as advisor for British Invest, Commerce and Financial Service Council
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 @ 12:30 AM
THE British government has chosen one of Santander UK's top managers, Spaniard Ana Patricia Botín as one of the five members of the country's new Investment, Commerce and Financial Service Council.
This new body, served by independent experts on a pro bono basis, was set up out of the 2013 State budget to promote the UK financial services industry at home and abroad.
Members will meet for the first time on October 8 and will answer directly to the Secretary of the Treasury, who will be responsible for promoting foreign trade, attracting investment from abroad and attempting to break down barriers to accessing the financial services market in Britain.
The Council will be chaired by the director-general of financial services at the Treasury, Charles Roxburgh, and members include employees of the Foreign Office (FCO), the UK Trade and Investment Office (UKTI), the department of business – TheCityUK – and the international commerce and investments group.
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