Michelin has appointed a new factory manager to lead its Stoke-on-Trent plant.

In the next of our five Summit Spotlights, we’re distilling the expert perspectives from, not only the Midlands Economic Summit, but also the sessions that took place across UKREiiF 2024. The two events echoed each other in many ways. Here we reflect on the takeaways, connect the key themes and try to identify the solutions that only working together in collaboration can deliver. 

The Midlands economy has the potential to be £18bn per year more productive, which would grow the regional economy by 8%. But how can this potential be unlocked? With the advent of new devolution deals bringing decision making closer to home, how can places across the Midlands coordinate and collaborate to drive inclusive growth and shared prosperity?

Professionals from across the globe gathered on the MAA stand to explore the latest products, services, capabilities and innovations offered by the region’s companies.