Parveen Thornhill is the UKTI Regional Director for London, responsible for the delivery of international trade services across London. With extensive experience gained through building strategic partnerships, managing operational delivery and shaping new trade support initiatives to get more London companies exporting; Parveen currently leads a private sector team to deliver London’s trade services.
Prior to joining the Civil Service Parveen worked in the private sector where she led sales and marketing teams. She has an MBA, specialising in Public Sector Management.
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