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DANIEL DAVIES FOUNDER/CEO OF CPL TRAINING GROUP Daniel Davies is the founder and CEO of CPL Training Group, the largest provider of face-to-face training and software technologies in the licensed retail and hospitality sectors. As a Merseyside-based entrepreneur, Davies ventured into the world of business at the age of 18, where he developed hands-on experience managing nightclubs across Liverpool and the Wirral. In 1991, Davies established CPL Training Group as a weekend training provider for new licensees. Over the past 25 years, he has successfully grown CPL into one of the most recognisable brands in the market. Comprised of two companies – CPL Training and CPL Online – the company works with a wide range of customers to deliver classroom based training,
IAN ALLMARK MANAGING DIRECTOR AT LLOYDS IP Ian Allmark is Managing Director of Lloyds IP, which has become one of the North West’s leading technology companies. Ian studied Economics at Northumbria University before embarking in a career in Technology. He has over 20 years of experience in IT and Communications and has seen the market dramatically evolve in recent years with the emergence of Cloud Services. Managing the business from St Helens, Ian has overseen excellent growth of Lloyds IP which now serves over 1000 local businesses and has 60 staff with a turnover in excess of £8m. Ian is involved in local and regional thinktanks and is a regular contributor to Downtown in Business Power Panel discussions. He was also very proud to win the coveted “Digital & IT Personality of the Year” for 2016. Ian lives in Blundellsands, Liverpool with his wife and two young sons. He is a life-long LFC fan (season ticket holder for 25 years) and enjoys playing golf at West Lancs Golf Club where he has a single figure handicap. Ian loves to unplug in Liverpool’s City Centre at places such as Fazenda, The Vincent and Bar & Grill. SIX IN THE CITY: LIVERPOOL
licensing, e-Learning and software services. Today, Davies is heavily involved in running company operations. Davies still plays a fundamental role in maintaining and developing relationships with major corporate clients and key partners. As Chief Executive, he is also responsible for implementing the board's strategy. In February 2015, Davies was appointed Chairman of the Institute of Licensing (IoL), the professional body for licensing practitioners across the UK. In addition, he is also Chair of the National Licensing Forum (NLF), and sits on the Council and House Committee of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR). In his professional career, Davies has received multiple awards and recognitions.