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actionable strategies on how to win and , more importantly , keep customers . And Richard Harpin , CEO of Homeserve PLC and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the UK , provided the final keynote on how he built a multi-billion-pound company .
Those lucky enough to attend the Glazing Summit Gala Dinner in the evening were also treated to a high-energy motivational after-dinner speech from legendary athlete and former Olympian Kriss Akabusi MBE , one of the most sought-after , and inspirational business speakers in the country .
The industry at its best For Glazing Summit founder , and CEO of organisers Purplex and Insight Data Andrew Scott , the event ’ s success is testament to the industry ’ s desire to get together and affect real change .
“ The Glazing Summit has grown year on year and to get our biggest ever turn out shows the event ’ s importance to the industry . We are all facing the same challenges and the Glazing Summit provides the perfect space to discuss them together ,” said Andrew .
“ After the boom in home improvements through the pandemic , we now face economic and global uncertainty so it was an important time to get together and discuss where we ’ re heading and how we can best navigate our way through the challenges ahead and continue to thrive .
“ We wanted to provide quality content with our debates and world-class keynote speakers and the combined knowledge and experience in the room was incredible . Everyone that matters in the industry was there , making for some incredible networking opportunities .
“ I ’ d like to thank everyone who attended as well as all our sponsors for making it a truly memorable event . We look forward to raising the bar again next year and to another equally important Glazing Summit .”
Next year ’ s Glazing Summit will take place on Thursday , October 12 at Edgbaston Stadium again , and with big-name sponsors on board already , you can also sponsor and book your place by visiting www . glazingsummit . co . uk , calling 01934 808293 or emailing hello @ glazingsummit . co . uk
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