Barry is MD of Playdale Playgrounds, the UK’s leading manufacturer of Outdoor Children’s Playground Equipment, based at three sites in South Cumbria.
At the masterclass, Barry will be sharing his experience of exporting and working with distributors in 48 countries, covering 57% of the global population and the lessons he has learnt. The masterclass will take place on 11 April from 17.30 to 19.30 at the fantastic venue of Browsholme Hall and Tithe Barn, near Clitheroe.
Throughout his career, Barry has been associated with leadership, directorship and international trade, receiving his MBE for services to International Trade and Exports and in 2018, he was named the IoD North West ‘Global Director of the Year 2018’. Other recent accolades include being featured in The Telegraph’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders and inducted into The Manufacturer Top 100 people in the Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
As a company, Playdale Playgrounds has also recently won ‘UK Family Manufacturer’, FSB ‘UK SME Exporter of the Year’ as well as being named DIT and Commonwealth Export Champions.
Commented Andrew Mann, organiser and IoD Lancashire Ambassador: “We are really fortunate to have a masterclass on exporting led by Barry, with support from a panel of experts, including Mandy Lockett, International Business Director at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce.
“Anyone who is interested in developing or increasing your company’s export potential, should attend this event by registering on the IoD website. It is free to members and only £12 for non-members.”
“Finally, I would like to thank Amanda Parker at Browsholme Hall for offering us the use of the facility, as one of the first corporate events to be held there. I am certain it won’t be the last.”
Browsholme Hall is a privately owned, nationally listed Grade I listed historic house. The Hall has a pre-eminent collection of historically associated antiques, paintings and furniture of museum quality. Furthermore, the red sandstone house has a genuine claim to be the oldest surviving family home in Lancashire.
Browsholme Hall is a historic house, unique in so many ways. Set within the Forest of Bowland, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Hall is surrounded by ‘picturesque’ gardens and parkland.
