Greg Hands, the former Conservative trade minister, has been appointed as a strategic adviser to EP Group, a Czech conglomerate known for acquiring Royal Mail. Under the leadership of billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, the group aims to leverage Hands' extensive experience in government, international trade, and fluency in German and Czech in its operations in the UK and Germany. The appointment comes after controversies surrounding EP Group's investments, particularly in fossil fuels, raising questions about the conglomerate's sustainability and ethical standing. The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments will provide guidance on Hands' role within two years of his ministerial departure.
Kretinsky emphasizes, 'We want to make money in industries that are dying because we think they'll die much more slowly than the general consensus.'
Hands noted that the experience and expertise he brings as an advisor will support EP Group's objectives in the UK and Germany.
Collection
[
|
...
]