Lakeside were delighted to welcome the UK’s Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom, to site, alongside the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr. Gerald Vernon-Jackson, and Natalie Brahma-Pearl, Chief Executive of Portsmouth City Council.
Ambassador Longbottom met with local businesses as part of a first-of-its-kind UK-Japan roadshow, aimed at strengthening international ties and showcasing Portsmouth’s potential on the global stage.
She shared:
“It’s exciting to be in Portsmouth as part of this first-of-its-kind roadshow – going the extra mile to develop relationships that will help us supercharge growth to every corner of the UK.”
“Japanese companies are choosing to invest and create jobs in the UK because of our skilled workforce, our world-class innovation, and our deep, trusted partnership with Japan. Portsmouth has all of these, and it’s my job to put Portsmouth on the map in Japan.”
Lakeside are proud to be part of a community that’s driving innovation, sustainability and international collaboration.