Think London has a proven track record of helping companies succeed and grow in London
Below are just a few quotes from overseas companies about why they chose London to set up business.
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“Creative people with rich talents in the design, architecture, fashion, interior design and a
range of other genres gather in London. It is our hope that they will use their skills to build
upon Yamaha’s unique designs and overcome established preconceptions to propose advanced designs
with their own innovative features.”
Yoshihiro Katsumata, Manager Design Studio London
Yamaha Corporation
“We chose the London area as our new European base after a careful appraisal of the
options available. There is a good supply of high quality staff and business support services, a
favourable business environment and excellent communication links to the USA. Proximity to our
investors in London is another advantage. More generally, we are impressed by the UK governments
recognition of the importance of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and its
commitment to dialogue with them.”
Kevin Young, Exective Vice President, Commercial Operations
Gilead Sciences
“London is in many ways the world’s most cosmopolitan and influential city...a crossroads for so
many of today’s cultural references including contemporary art, architecture, the performing arts,
literature, food, music, film and fashion.”
Georgio Armani, 2006
“We obviously looked at all our options. But the fact is that we are handling 17 different
languages at the London contact centre and there is nowhere else on the planet where we could find
that wealth of talent and the variety of language capabilities that will serve us. London is the
only answer and we are happy to be here.”
Loren Neuenschwander, Managing Director
Delta Air Lines
”Our investment in Mellon Financial Centre not only exemplifies our commitment to growing our
businesses across Europe, but also recognises that London is the financial capital of the
continent.”
Martin G. McGuinn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Mellon
”We selected London and Tokyo as the sites for our first overseas offices because they are
gateways to Europe and Asia, respectively.”
Michael Donath, Vice President of Worldwide Sales
Corrent
”Our presence in London is an essential component of the firm’s continued success. This building
is a symbol of our long-term commitment to London, to Europe, and to all our clients worldwide.”
Richard S Fuld, Jr, chairman and CEO
Lehman Brothers
“We needed to create a worldwide blockbuster. So we chose London because we know it can compete
not only technically but artistically with anywhere else on the planet.”
Phil Harrison
Sony
“London is at the very centre of international trade and finance, making it the natural choice
for the start of our international expansion.”
Rod Nicholls, President and cCo-CEO
Vadium
“With over 550 editing installations in London, more than 100 of which are in Soho, we have
built a strong and loyal user base at the centre of the UK broadcast and post-production industry.
Setting up a Soho office will make us more accessible for our customers.”
Philippe Adrover, Vice-President, Europe
Media 100
