Global Prudence
This event took place on Wednesday 9th September 2026
An investor’s view on global expansion and lessons from real cases.
SESSION
In a Q&A with Hugo Adams, investor at Pembroke VCT, we looked at international expansion from an investor's point of view, with insights from portfolio brands and the wider market. The conversation covered what worked, what changed along the way, as well as what influences investment decisions.
A panel and group discussion followed, bringing different views and first-hand experience to some of the questions that come with international growth, from global intercompany loans and shipping in-country versus cross-border, to repatriating overseas income and using pop-up stores to test and understand international market nuances.
SPEAKERS
Hugo Adams, Pembroke VCT
Gillian White, Howard Kennedy
Tom Ostrowski, Starlinks Global
Gabriel Guillaud, International Management Solutions