AI, Growth & Exports: How Britain Can Compete Again

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Издатель Jul 1, 2026

Is Britain still one of the best places in the world to do business?

In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Oli Barrett sits down with Shevaun Haviland CBE, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, to explore the biggest opportunities and challenges facing UK businesses.

From artificial intelligence and political uncertainty to exports, investment and the future of work, Shevaun shares why she believes optimism is an underrated leadership quality and why Britain must start investing in itself again.

If you're interested in leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, AI or the future of the UK economy, this conversation is packed with practical insights.

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*Shevaun Haviland CBE, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce*

Director General of British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) since April 2021, Shevaun was formerly Head of Business Engagement at Number 10 Downing Street and was at the heart of Government in the Cabinet Office as Head of the Inclusive Economy Partnership.
Shevaun started her career in consultancy in London and New York. She then moved to the Walt Disney Company in strategic planning before joining Disneyland Paris, opening its second theme park. Shevaun then joined the agency world, running global accounts for Millward Brown, Mindshare and WPP.

Following this, she started her own business as a partner in a digital innovation agency and venture builder, Independents United, where she also became an Advisor for the Danson Foundation. Most recently, Shevaun was the New Ventures Director for Avado, building new businesses in Edtech and founding the Academy of Digital Business Leaders.

Shevaun has a passion for business as a force for good and in 2025 was awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to business. She was elected to the International Chambers of Commerce’s (ICC) World Chambers Federation Executive Council and General Council as Vice Chair for Europe and is a Board member of ICC UK. She is a Trustee of the Women of the World Foundation (WoW) and a Trustee of Barefoot College International, as well as a Venture Partner at the Conduit Connect.

*About the Podcast*
The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.