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The BCCJ Breakfast Club is Back. We are delighted to mark the return of this popular series with a very special guest: the new UK Trade Envoy to Japan, Ms. Sharon Hodgson MP, joining us during her inaugural visit to Japan. Join us on Wednesday, 21st May at The Edition Toranomon for an exclusive morning of networking and discussion with senior members of the UK–Japan business community.
Guests will enjoy a plated breakfast while hearing the Trade Envoy's insights into current priorities for UK–Japan economic cooperation. BCCJ President Richard Lyle will then lead a fireside chat, exploring practical ways in which businesses can tap into emerging opportunities in bilateral trade and investment.
Notes:
- A plated breakfast will be served at this event. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking.
- Please note that free seat coupons can be used at this event (maximum of 2 per company). Please email the BCCJ team if you would like to use one.
- Cancellations up to one week before the event will be refunded minus a banking fee of JPY 500. Cancellations within one week of the event date will not be refunded.
New UK Trade Envoy for Japan, Ms. Sharon Hodgson MP
Sharon was first elected as an MP in 2005. She has taken on many roles in Parliament including on key parliamentary committees, Parliamentary Private Secretary to three different government Ministers, Government Whip, Opposition Whip, and Shadow Ministerial roles (Children and Families 2010-2013; Women and Equalities 2013-2015; Children 2015-2016; Public Health 2016-2020; Veterans 2020-2021).
In May 2021, Sharon was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Leader of the Labour Party, then Leader of HM Opposition and now Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer MP. Sharon was nominated in March 2023 by Sir Keir Starmer to the influential position as Chairman of the House of Commons Finance Committee. In this role Sharon oversaw the expenditure on services for the House of Commons and had responsibility for the preparation and scrutiny of the House of Commons budgets. Sharon was previously a member of the House of Commons Commission which is responsible for the administration and services of the House of Commons. Currently, Sharon is leader of the OSCE UK delegation, Vice-Chair of CPA UK, and a member of the BGIPU Executive Committee.