Kent Business Leaders Dinner

The latest Kent Business Leaders Dinner, staged in association with the Kent Invicta Chamber Patrons, was held in the heart of Faversham at The Old Brewery Store, part of Britain’s oldest brewery, Shepherd Neame.

Over 60 guests were welcomed by the Chief Executive of the brewery, Jonathan Neame. He gave an inspiring address outlining how the brewery and hospitality sectors were striving to overcome the current economic challenges. Dinner guests were treated to a delicious meal focused on local produce served alongside the brewery’s famous ales with wines supplied by Kent vineyards Biddenden and Chartham.

After dinner speaker David Cant, Managing Director at Albion Overseas, outlined the highs and lows of his past working life in Moscow, much of which was during the most turbulent political changes in Russia. He also recalled his recent personal challenges of crossing the Atlantic in a 29-foot yacht taking part in the ARC Rally in 2024.

Photography by Martin Apps