Gasson lands influential role at IoD
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Natalie Gasson as its policy voice ambassador for the East Midlands.
Gasson is head of operations at the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership. She will lead the IoD’s Policy Voice programme in the region, which enables directors to influence government ministers and policy makers through regular round tables and surveys.
Gasson is also on the Board of Trustees at Nottingham Playhouse and spent more than eight years as development manager for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
She said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated why businesses, their directors and employees need strong representation in the corridors of power. We need to hear the experiences of East Midlands companies so that we can feed back their issues, challenges and successes to those who make decisions on our behalf.
“Whether you run a large business that trades internationally or a start-up that is beginning its business journey, the IoD is here to support you.”
Natalie Sykes, regional director for IoD East Midlands, added: “Policy Voice is a fantastic platform where we can work together as directors to share knowledge and deliver real change. Natalie’s LEP background makes her the perfect candidate to take Policy Voice in the East Midlands to the next level.”
