CHINA BANDWAGON - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• CEO of Several Companies
• Chief Executive of Lakeside Group

Mr Lake was asked by the Welsh Assembly Government to go and meet with Business X who had been operating for a long time but had recently run into financial difficulties and were looking to reduce their costs. Mr Lake met with the Company Director and found out their purchasing costs were £50M per annum. He advised of the benefits of sourcing certain products from China. Mr Lake then discussed with our suppliers in China if they could get their products and if they would be cheaper. A former Diplomatic protection Officer in the Metropolitan Police, Phil Lake is now the CEO of several Companies based in Swansea. Mr. Lake has over 25 years experience in manufacturing and installing various products throughout the UK, and has extensive experience of trading with China and a strong track record of assisting other SMEs with the import/export process.