Genuine Solutions Group Founder Participates in Export Round table for BExA
Founder and Chief Executive of Genuine Solutions Group, Chris McBride is published today in the Global Trade Review(GTR) talking about the confidence he feels for his technology recycling and redistribution business post Brexit.
McBride, a former finalist of the GTR BExA Young Exporter of the Year, joined his cohort to discuss their respective exporting achievements, what – if any – concerns they have about Brexit, and what the UK can do to drive its future as an exporting hub.
Confidence is high at the Surbiton-based ethical technology solution provider according to McBride, “Since founding Genuine Solutions 12 years ago, I have seen the company grow from humble beginnings to a business employing over 100 people and turning over about £25m. It is still relatively small in the greater scheme of things, but there are a number of key achievements over those years, namely exporting to over 51 countries currently, which is a great thing for us as a business. We are touching base as far across as Brazil, Hong Kong, the Middle East and across Europe, which is very satisfying when we see our products and solutions in different areas.”
“We are touching base as far across as Brazil, Hong Kong, the Middle East and across Europe, which is very satisfying when we see our products and solutions in different areas.”
Many of the participants referenced their concerns for the future, but the Genuine Solutions founder is ever the optimist, “We are still a very young business, and dynamic with it, and so we naturally feel optimistic. Inevitably, there are going to be changes, but with changes come opportunities too. I know we hear lots of scaremongering about what the effects are going to be of Brexit, but in terms of reassurance, our sales have increased by about 9% in Europe and 111% for the rest of the world since the Brexit decision.”
“I know we hear lots of scaremongering about what the effects are going to be of Brexit, but in terms of reassurance, our sales have increased by about 9% in Europe and 111% for the rest of the world since the Brexit decision.”
Genuine Solutions Group continues to serve more than 1300 customers across 51 countries globally and the majority of its business is now international as opposed to UK. Its dynamic young leader is confident for the future, “We are motivated by doing the right thing. Our business ethos is around making technology accessible and ethical and these strong principles provide the drive to push forward and progress globally. We can only see the opportunities and not the barriers.”
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