About the Department for Business and Trade

We are the UK’s department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.

We are responsible for:

• Redrawing our rules to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive and consumers are protected.
• Securing investment from UK and international businesses.
• Advising, supporting, and promoting British businesses to grow and export.
• Opening up new markets for businesses by removing barriers and striking trade deals.
• Promoting free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains.

We can support your business to invest, grow and export

• Access our global network
• Expert market insight in doing business in the UK and around the world
• Find the right suppliers and partners to grow your business
• Promotion via trade shows, trade missions and sector specific showcases
• Represent the voice of UK and overseas businesses

DBT staff at HLTH 2023

• Erica Butler-Clothia | Head of Healthcare |
  erica.butler-clothia@businessandtrade.gov.uk
• Madhukar Bose | Deputy Head of Healthcare, Digital Health | madhukar.bose@businessandtrade.gov.uk
• Alex Swanson | Senior Digital Health Manager | alex.swanson@businessandtrade.gov.uk 
• Autumn Waska | Trade and Investment Officer, Healthcare and Life Sciences | autumn.waska@businessandtrade.gov.uk