C-Suite - Broker: Better together
Not everyone wants to live in London – there is talent all over the UK, and it’s time it was noticed, says Stuart Rootham, UK joint managing director, Howden.
As someone who splits their time between the London market and our other UK offices - and who lives outside the capital - I believe I have a balanced view of London and the UK beyond the M25.
I can
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