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Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor To Address Isle of Man Sporting & Dining Club

By IsleOfManAdmin on Monday, March 2, 2009
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Isle of Man

DR. VINCE CABLE MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer To Address Members and Guests at the next HSBC sponsored Isle of Man Sporting & Dining Club.Held in association with The Institute of Directors (Isle of Man) on Saturday 23 May 2009

Isle News, 2 March 2009 – Mike Hennessy, Area Manager of HSBC the Sporting & Dining Club’s principle sponsor, comments, “There could not be a more topical time to invite Vince Cable to the island. Views attributed to him and in relation to International Centres such as the Isle of Man are certainly interesting. This will be an opportunity to have positive dialogue”

The Secretary of The Isle of Man branch of the Institute of Directors, Stephen Honeybone, adds “The institute of Directors is pleased to be working with the Sporting and Dining Club, and in securing such a high profile Speaker such as Vince Cable for its first dinner, which if successful it hopes will become an annual event.”

John Wannenburgh of the Sporting & Dining Club finishes – “The Sporting Club is delighted to act as a bridge between leaders in the finance industry and professional bodies, whilst maintaining its own core competency – that of the provision of high quality entertainment. Vince Cable is recognised for his knowledge and extensive experience in economics, business and politics, and never has this been more important”.

Vince Cable MP has been confirmed as the next speaker to address the HSBC sponsored Sporting & Dining Club event, on Saturday 23 May 2009. The event is held in association with the Institute of Directors (Isle of Man).

Dr Vince Cable has been a Member of Parliament representing the Liberal Democrats since 1997. He is currently their Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and speaks on issues of finance, European Economic and Monetary Union, and the City. He held the post of Shadow Secretary of State for Trade & Industry from 1999-2003. He is MP for Twickenham.

He was Chief Economist at Shell International and has been Head of Economics at the Royal Institute of International Affairs.

Vince gained a degree in Natural Science and Economics from the University of Cambridge, where he was also President of the Union. He gained his Ph.D. at the University of Glasgow. He was a special professor at the University of Nottingham and is currently a visiting fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford. He has also lectured on economics at the University of Glasgow.

Special adviser to the Commonwealth Secretary-General Sonny Ramphal
United Nations Association London and South East Region President
Deputy Director Overseas Development Institute
Diplomatic Service
Treasury Official, Government of Kenya
Freelance work for the World Bank and United Nations
He has worked extensively in India and in Latin America

A regular broadcaster and columnist, Vince writes for The Independent on economic and political issues, and The Economist. He has written books on Trade Policy and International Finance and published an in-depth study of international telecommunications – Global Superhighways. In 1999 he published a major book on Globalisation and Global Governance for Chatham House and Brookings. His new book, The Storm, on the current economic situation, is to be published in March 2009. He has recently recorded his Desert Island Discs for the internationally acclaimed programme on BBC Radio 4.

He is very interested in environmental issues and drafted a report for the Commonwealth Prime-Ministers’ Conference on climate change and the ‘greenhouse effect’. He helped to prepare the report of the World Commission for the Environment with the Prime Minister of Norway and Commonwealth Secretary General.

Vince’s wide-ranging interest and knowledge of international affairs, the environment and – most of all – his keen insight and grasp of global economic issues, ensures that his views are sought by TV, radio and print media. Audiences appreciate his straightforward manner, gentle sense of humour, and the way he delivers his speeches with clarity and answers their questions directly.

The next scheduled dinner is on 30 April 2009, when the Club welcomes Pat Cash, at the Mount Murray Hotel & Country Club. For availability for this event – please contact John Wannenburgh on 495749, email john@sportinganddiningclub.com.

For Press enquiries for interview or photo opportunity, please contact:

The Sporting & Dining Club,
The Old Farmhouse,
Johnny Watterson’s Lane,
Douglas,
Isle of Man,
IM2 5NB.
Tel/Fax: 617 049
Mobile: 49 57 49

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