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David Stringer-Lamarre

David Stringer-LamarreDavid Stringer-LamarreDavid Stringer-Lamarre

The City of London - 'The world's coffee house' 

- Alderman Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor 23/24

About

I am the Managing Director of Fortis Consulting London (FCL) which has been active in United Kingdom and international projects since the founding of the company in 2010. I am the Strategy Director of Medical Prime menopause clinic in London. I am Chair of the Board of Global Creative Education, which focuses on establishing effective and mutually beneficial educational partnerships between the UK and China. I am Special Advisor International at the Institute of Directors and a member of the leadership team of the International Trade Group. I am a Board Member of the Institute of Couriers. I am a Board Member, and Chair of the International Trade Group, at the British Malaysian Society. FCL is a member of the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand. I am the Deputy Master of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass.


I am pleased to be a Women in Banking & Finance Award Winner.


I can often be seen at City & wider London events. I have spoken within the Mansion House, the House of Lords, the House of Commons, Chartered Accountants Hall & the Law Society.


I have worked with many small and medium sized organisations, UK based & international. 


I am a frequent participant at conferences contributing to a wide range of subjects, including entrepreneurship and the need for effective communication between international business cultures. I have spoken at London Business School, Imperial College Business School, Cambridge University Judge Business School, Bayes Business School, London School of Economics, Oxford & several other universities. 

Company Roles

Fortis Consulting London - Managing Director

Fortis Consulting London: capable, agile, connected & performance focused.

Our main activity is Business Matching/Origination/Rainmaking for companies, including pairing companies internationally. We assist in making make deals happen in many sectors. Our team of over 20 has well developed networks, in the UK and internationally. 

Medical Prime Menopause Clinic - Strategy Director

 A private clinic in the City of London offering specialist perimenopause and menopause care, and GP services. The team is passionate about achieving excellence in everything and promoting patients' well being.

The team believes in a holistic approach and in working with patients when managing their health related needs, concerns or queries. 

Global Creative Education - Chair

Global Creative Education was created by its experienced founders to establish effective and mutually beneficial educational partnerships between the UK and China. The leadership team has significant expertise in education, international partnership creation, operational management and effective stakeholder engagement. 

Voluntary Roles

Institute of Couriers - Board Member

The Institute of Couriers seeks to encourage knowledge sharing and development of individuals own competence in the application of courier skills. It is the individuals with the appropriate knowledge, energy and skills that make the difference and can effect the provision of, delivery of and the standard of skills the industry shows to its clients. Individuals effect the change within an organisation. 

British Malaysian Society - Chair, International Trade Group & Board Member

The British Malaysian Society was founded in the early 1980s as a bilateral friendship organisation. It seeks to nurture and maintain an array of contacts and valuable friendships that have been forged between Britons and Malaysians whilst living and doing business in both countries. The Society is connected with the Malaysian British Society and the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce. 

Worshipful Company of Glaziers & Painters of Glass - Past Master

The date of our origin is 'lost in the mists of time' though the 14th century is the earliest recorded date of our existence. Our Royal Charter was originally granted by Charles l in 1638. Being dedicated to the preservation of stained glass and the skills necessary to produce this beautiful art form, our members range from highly skilled crafts people to those who simply enjoy an involvement in our worthy and important cause. Through its charity, The Glaziers supports education and conservation, and all its activities are devoted to promoting the art and craft of stained glass. 

Institute of Directors - Special Advisor International

The UK's largest membership organisation for business leaders, providing informative events, professional development courses for self-improvement, networking and expert advice.  The Institute of Directors (IoD) was founded in 1903 and within three years we were awarded a Royal Charter to support, represent and set standards for business leaders nationwide.  The Special Advisor position focuses on increasing the IoD’s profile around international trade and global relations. Previously held the positions of Chair, IoD London Region and Chair, IoD City of London.

Bayes Business School - Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow

Bayes Business School is among the global elite and consistently ranked amongst the best business schools and programmes in the world. Bayes Business School holds the rare gold standard of 'triple-crown' accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). 

Hungarian British Business Alliance - Honorary Member

The HBBA promotes bilateral commerce, tourism, manufacturing, shipping, professional services and relations between the United Kingdom and Hungary as well as other Central European, V4 countries. The mission is to represent Hungarian, British and those international companies with an overarching principle of British business values, to promote trade and investment flow between the UK and Hungary in addition to providing support and promotion for business expansion. 

Construction Liveries Group - Representative of Worshipful Glaziers & Painters of Glass

Our Mission. "We're here to promote the art, craft and science of construction, and to support the professional and personal development of our members." The Worshipful Company of Glaziers & Painters of Glass ('The Glaziers') is pleased to be a member. Other members include the Blacksmiths, Builders Merchants, Carpenters, Chartered Architects, Chartered Surveyors, Constructors, Engineers, Environmental Cleaners, Horners, Insurers, Joiners & Ceilers, Lightmongers, Masons, Painter-Stainers, Paviors, Plaisterers, Plumbers, Tylers & Bricklayers and Water Conservators. 

Charity - Television for the Environment (tve) - Chair's Ambassador

Promoting effective environmental storytelling tve works with a global community of filmmakers, media organisations, environmental experts, campaigners and businesses to improve the quality and impact of environmental storytelling through film. 

Focal Points

BIG - Business, Inclusion, Growth

Business, Inclusion & Growth within the City of London where business success leads to long-term sustainable expansion. 


As well as operating independently, large corporates and SMEs in collaboration can bring scale, global reach and profile combined with innovation and agility. 


Improving productivity by sharing best practice in management, technology adoption and skills investment to raise productivity. 


Working together, companies create and maintain a City that is competitive, diverse and forward-thinking. 

Business

Focus on international competitiveness through collaboration and business resilience to increase market share. 


Future-readiness: preparing all City businesses for GenAI, green transition financing and regulatory changes.

 

Partnerships at scale: innovation pilots and mentoring schemes leading to symbiotic relationships. 


Trust and reputation: building on the City’s global status as a financial and professional services hub by emphasising ethical business and corporate responsibility. 


Entrepreneurship: growth mentality – growth unleashed. Bringing energy and outreach. 

Inclusion

 Position inclusion as a business advantage. 


Continue advocacy for improved gender inclusion. 


Workforce diversity: attracting and retaining diverse talent to maintain the City’s competitiveness. 


SME participation: helping smaller firms embed in City networks, and procurement and innovation ecosystems. 


Inclusive leadership: sharing stories of leaders driving change and embedding diversity within business.  

Growth

 Cheerleader for City of London companies; home and abroad. 


Frame growth as sustainable, innovative and dynamic.  


Scaling opportunities for start-ups and micro-companies, including internationally: helping smaller firms access finance, export opportunities and City networks. 


Innovation ecosystems: positioning the City as a testbed for GenAI and creative industries alongside established corporates. 

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David Stringer-Lamarre

65 London Wall, London EC2M 5TU, UK

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