Bruntwood boss Chris Oglesby joined DIB chief executive Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den to discuss life in the new world we are living in and how companies like his need to respond to the crisis to secure a strong recovery moving forward. He also gave an update on initiatives that Bruntwood are involved in across the country, including projects in Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham. Having been involved in Manchester’s Commonwealth Games, Chris offered his opinion on what Birmingham can achieve and what legacy may look like for the city.
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