Cardiff Business Club has launched its 2026–27 season with a gathering of members, partners and sponsors celebrating the strength of the capital’s business community and looking ahead to a new programme of speakers and networking events. The season launch was held at Y Dosbarth, The Classroom at Cardiff and Vale College, bringing together representatives from…

Cardiff Business Club has hosted a series of exclusive lunch events designed to bring together business leaders to hear from high-profile speakers from across the region. The invite-only Chairman’s lunches were hosted in collaboration with restaurateur Giovanni Malacrino at Giovanni’s Cardiff Bay. The first event saw attendees hear from Alun Williams, Chief Executive of Swansea…

  Andy Burnham’s drive towards devolution could see more decision making moved away from Cardiff Bay and closer to Welsh communities, business leaders in Cardiff have heard. Lord Gavin Barwell, Chief of Staff to the former Prime Minister, Theresa May, was speaking to Cardiff Business Club at its season finale. He addressed the Club days…

Lord Gavin Barwell, Chief of Staff to the former Prime Minister, Theresa May, is set to address business leaders in Cardiff. He will speak to Cardiff Business Club as the country waits to hear whether Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will be replaced by Andy Burnham, or whether there will be a contest to replace…

Former Wales rugby international Paul Thorburn and seven friends are set to take on a kayaking, climbing and cycling challenge around Wales in aid of two charities. Paddle, Peak & Pedal – The Welsh Challenge will see the group kayaking from Mumbles to Anglesey over eight days, then climbing Snowdon the next day before spending…

The new Welsh Government can support the economy by championing the nation’s ports and supporting them to unlock the opportunities they can bring. That was the message from Associated British Ports Divisional Port Manager for Wales and Celtic Freeport Board member Ashley Curnow as he spoke to Cardiff Business Club. Associated British Ports owns and…

Cardiff Business Club is set to host a dinner and a talk by Associated British Ports Divisional Port Manager for Wales, Ashley Curnow. Taking place on Thursday May 14 at Glamorgan Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens, the event will start at 6pm with a networking drinks reception followed by a two-course dinner. Ashley will then deliver…

Developing a US-style alumni network at Cardiff University could help graduates land their first jobs and former students to progress throughout their careers, says Chancellor Laura Trevelyan. The former BBC journalist, who reported from events including the Good Friday Agreement negotiations and the US Capitol on January 6, has a post-graduate diploma in newspaper journalism…

Cardiff Business Club has announced the appointment of Mike Jordan, managing director of leading strategic branding and web design agency Toward, to its Board with immediate effect. Mike brings a wealth of experience in brand strategy, communications and business development, having worked with organisations across Wales and beyond to help define and articulate their identity,…

Cardiff Business Club has announced that CBRE will be the official event partner for its upcoming dinner and keynote address featuring Laura Trevelyan, British American journalist and Chancellor of Cardiff University. The event will take place at Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens, on Thursday 23rd April, bringing together business leaders, civic stakeholders and members…

A Plaid Cymru Welsh Government would be “firmly pro-business”, its leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has said. Speaking at Cardiff Business Club, the MS for Ynys Môn said he knew businesses wanted governments to set out their medium to long-term thinking and acknowledged that the electoral cycle was a barrier to this. “Real progress requires the…

With 2026 shaping up to be a pivotal year for Wales, Cardiff Business Club is urging members and guests to secure their tickets now for what promises to be one of the most significant events of its 2025/26 season. On 11 March 2026, the Club will welcome Rhun ap Iorwerth MS, Leader of Plaid Cymru,…