Neil Blakeman Associates

Neil Blakeman Associates is a management consulting firm specialising in international business, trade and investment. We advise clients on development of international strategy and practical implementation, to deliver growth..

Contact

• Key contact: Neil Blakeman

• Position: Chairman

• Email: info@neilblakeman.com

• Telephone: +44 (0) 1647 277277

• Website: www.neilblakeman.com

Overview

Our offer:

We have extensive commercial experience in China, Central Europe and a range of emerging and developed markets.

We work with an exceptional group of highly experienced Associates, who are acknowledged experts in their particular disciplines.

Our clients are world-class companies and public-sectors agencies. We have built a strong reputation by working closely with them, to achieve measurable results.

Who we are:

We are an independent consultancy providing specialist advice on international business issues, in areas covering trade, investment, partnering and other forms of cooperation.

We ensure that a senior consultant leads and works on your business, maintaining their close day-to-day involvement (not delegating to junior staff).

We have a unique blend of commercial and public-sector experience at senior levels, particularly in China and the UK. Neil Blakeman and most of our Associates have lived, worked and travelled extensively in China and other countries, operating in a diverse range of environments.

Our knowledge and skills are combined with an exceptional network of contacts within the commercial world, government, and higher education.

What we do:

We offer support on a consultancy, advisory or project basis.

We work closely with senior management and the Board, at their Head Office, as well as in market when necessary.

We help clients to deal with the challenges of doing business internationally, overcoming trade barriers, operating difficulties and cultural differences.

During the launch or development phases of your business in a market, we can also assist with directly representing your interests.

Our Clients:

Our clients are world-class companies and public-sector agencies.

We work with them at both strategic and operational levels:

Overseas companies wishing to operate or expand in the UK

• UK and European companies

• projects for large companies

• growing mid-market companies

• niche or ‘born global’ smaller companies

UK and European public-sector agencies

• leading agencies developing their international activities

• inward investment and economic development

• economic analysis

Areas of specialism

Services:

• Inward Investment: strategy, planning, market entry and implementation

• International trade & investment: strategy, market assessment and entry, route to market, partner selection, government relations, CEO / Director coaching.

Markets:

• China, France, Central Europe, other emerging markets.

Sectors:

• Industrial, consumer goods, education, ICT, health, other specialist products / projects.

Services can be provided in the following languages

• English.

• French.

• Chinese (with our partner company)

Industry awards

• Appointed Visiting Research Fellow at University of the West of England

• China specialist for ‘Knowledge Peers’

Memberships

• UKTI - UK Advisory Network

• China-Britain Business Council. China Advisers Network (Founder member).

• 48 Group Club. Bristol China Partnership

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No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made or given by UKTI or its partner Departments - the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills - as to the character or professional ability of any member of the Network.

No liability is accepted by UKTI, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office or the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills for any loss or damage (whether consequential or otherwise) which may arise out of or in connection with any advice or assistance provided by any member of the Network. You should conduct your own research before engaging any of the firms listed on this website.