The Main Speaker: Dr Cyrus Ardalan

Dr Cyrus Ardalan is a Vice Chairman of Barclays Capital, has been responsible for the firm’s investment banking operations in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. Previously he was responsible for overseeing the firm’s investment banking activities in Continental Europe.

Mr. Ardalan joined Barclays Capital in November 2000 from BNP Paribas where he held a number of senior positions between 1990 and 2000 in London and New York, including Global Head of Bonds, Global Head of Fixed Income marketing and Head of BNP Paribas Capital Markets’ activities in North and South America. Previously, Mr. Ardalan was a Managing Director at Chemical Bank and Division Chief of Treasury Operations at the World Bank in Washington.

Mr. Ardalan has served as a member of the Executive Committee of the International Primary Dealer Association, a member of the Federal Reserve of New York Foreign Exchange Committee and Chairman of the Capital Markets Committee of the Bankers Association for Foreign Trade. He is currently on the board of the Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai's onshore banking facility. Mr Ardalan is a graduate of University College London and Balliol College University of Oxford.

The Pre-Dinner Speakers

Chris Hicks BSc (Econ), MCD, MRTPI

Director of Planning CgMs Ltd.

Professional Qualifications
BSc (Econ) Economics & Geography
Master of Civic Design
Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute



Career Profile
1998 to date Director, CgMs
1994 - 1998 Planning Director, Elsworth Sykes
1983 - 1994 Director, Town Planning Consultancy
1979 - 1983 Senior Planner, WS Atkins

Relevant Experience
Christopher’s extensive experience has primarily been at the sharp end of the
development process dealing with planning appraisals, applications and appeals across a wide range of sectors. He has a particular interest in retail and housing projects. He regularly gives evidence at hearings and public inquiries.


Setareh Netashi BSc, MA, TCP

Assistant Planner CgMs Ltd.

Professional Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Architecture Technology
MA Town and Regional Planning




Career Profile
2007 to date, Assistant Planner; CgMs
2006—2007 Architecture Assistant; Making Plans
1983 - 1994 Director, Town Planning Consultancy

Relevant Experience
Satareh has obtained a variety of experience since joining CgMs. Duties including;
Untertaking planning appraisals of sites, assisting in the preparation
of planning applications, and providing research / information support for the
planning team.