Interview with Mark Johnson, Chairman, IoD Oxfordshire

Mark Johnson is chair of the IOD’s Oxfordshire branch. The experienced engineer and manufacturer becomes the voice of business for the county, working on behalf of members from a diverse range of organisations. Mark joined the board at Carterton-based Advanced Fibreoptic Engineering (AFE) in 2013, taking responsibility for technology leadership and business development. In 2019 […]

‘Code red’ warning for Thames Valley businesses over ESG impact

Thames Valley businesses face increasing pressure to address environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues but their good intentions need to be backed with more robust planning and better reporting. New research from Grant Thornton UK LLP has found that the importance of ESG is widely recognised in the region’s business community but also highlighted significant […]

International Co-Working Day

More than just workspace, co-working is designed to provide a productive & collaborative environment, with all the benefits of a professional workspace plus the perks of being part of a community of likeminded people. At The Lambourn, Abingdon, our Home-Flexi options combine our fantastic co-working facilities with your home for work/life balance. Here are some reasons […]

Airdri Group Appoints New Head of Business Development

Oxford-based hand dryer manufacturer Airdri has welcomed Joe Pearce to its senior team as head of business development.   The company laid down ambitious expansion plans at the beginning of the year, and after a strong first quarter is investing further in its sales and marketing division to achieve exponential growth across the rest of 2021.  Having recently launched a new range of eco hand dryers, as well as pivoting during […]