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Do you want to deepen your understanding of the risks involved in PPP/PFI Projects? Do you need to improve your knowledge of the techniques used to mitigate and manage risks? This conference will provide you with the information you need to avoid the pitfalls and ensure you have a robust risk management regime.
This conference will explore the issues surrounding Risk Management at all stages of PPP projects, from pre-bid/contract stage through construction risk and risk in operational projects to secondary markets/refinancing..
Hear from local authorities, contractors and lenders to gain a comprehensive understanding of risks through the entire project life cycle. Featuring case studies from all partners in a PPP project this conference will equip you with essential knowledge for effective risk management.
Confirmed speakers include:
Mike Walker, Director and Past Chairman - Institute of Risk Management: Chairman of the PPP/PFI Special Interest Group, The Institute of Risk Management
James Robertson, Chief Economist and Director PFI Value for Money Studies, National Audit Office
Geoff Beck, Head of Environmental Services, Milton Keynes Council
Gerran McCrea, PFI Project Manager, Donarbon Ltd
James Watson, Associate, Projects & International Construction Group, Pinsent Masons
Derek Salkeld, Risk Analyst, D S & A Ltd.
Jim Buchanan, Partner, Berwin Leighton Paisner
Kenny Simpson, Director of Infrastructure Finance, Bank of Scotland
Mike Ellsmore, Assistant Director, Audit, Technical and Exchequer, London Borough of Bexley
David Marshall, Director, Projects & Portfolio Finance, John Laing plc
Paul Dudley, Head of Risk Management, Hertfordshire County Council, and Director, ALARM
Dominic Leadsom, Director, Turner & Townsend
Sian Pipe, Energy Contracts Manager, London Borough of Tower Hamlets Energy Services Unit
Brian Howard, PFI Project Manager, Peterborough City Council
David Ewen, Strategic Development Director, HOCHTIEF Facility Management UK Ltd.
Alex Foulds, Director of Risk, Tube Lines Ltd
Socrates Coudounaris, Risk Management Consultant , OmegaRisk Business & Risk Consultancy
Andrew Birt, Partner, Construction, JLT Limited
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