Developing our team through learning

We had the privilege of attending one of the most important days in our annual calendar this October, the 2025 Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade Graduation, held at the iconic Mansion House in London.

The event was a celebration of achievement and commitment shown by the graduates who are the future of international trade. Professionals from across the UK gathered to mark their successful completion of qualifications through the Chartered Institute of Export, the UK Customs Academy, and the Institute of Export & International Trade. Their dedication reflects not just personal milestones, but the steady advancement of our industry as a whole.

Among this year’s graduates was our very own Lizzie Pascoe, who earned her Level 3 Certificate in Customs Compliance. This qualification marks the deepening expertise of our entire team as we keep fully abreast of the technical and fast-evolving areas of global trade. For Lizzie, it represents months of study, culminating in this proud achievement. Well done Lizzie!

Developing our team through learning is core to our ethos. As a company built by and for customs classification professionals, we know that staying ahead of regulatory changes, trade agreements, and compliance requirements is essential. We actively support our team members in pursuing continuous training because we believe expertise gained from qualifications like this is hugely valuable, and our developing knowledge is not only shared amongst our team, but amongst our customers as well.

Thank you to the City of London’s alderman and sheriff Robert Hughes-Penney, director general Marco Forgione MCIEx, head of academic services Mikeala Morgans Young, academic chair Sangeeta Khorana, board vice chair Marcel Landau, and new fellow Martin Morris for their inspiring words and support throughout the ceremony.

To Lizzie and the entire graduating class of 2025, a big congratulations! We look forward to seeing how you go on to shape the future of international trade and what’s next.

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