Atradius Collections – Breaking the Budget Spring Conference 2025
10 April, 2025
Post-Event Highlights | Atradius Collections – Breaking the Budget Spring Conference 2025
Yesterday, we were delighted to head to the Atradius Collections office in Cardiff Bay for their Breaking the Budget Spring Conference — and what a day it was!
Against the backdrop of an evolving economic landscape and a new budget on the horizon, we explored how businesses can navigate sector-specific challenges, foster innovation, and stay resilient in 2025.
💡 Highlights from the day included:
- A warm welcome from John Donovan, Regional Commercial Manager, Atradius Collections, setting the tone for a dynamic agenda
- Economic & industry insights from Owen Bassett, Risk Underwriting Manager, Atradius, offering context to the ups and downs we’ve been facing since 2008
- A forward-thinking and eye-opening look into AI and The Future with John van Drunen, Senior Manager Strategy, Atradius
- A truly inspiring keynote by Claire Brumby — entrepreneur, Dragons’ Den alum, and leadership coach — on overcoming adversity and leading with purpose
- A practical fraud-spotting session with Tim Vine of D&B
- A lively panel discussion featuring Claire, Tim, Lucy Stagg (Country Manager, Atradius Collections), and Sue Chapple (Chartered Institute of Credit Management), who shared their takeaways and credited UK businesses for their grit, agility, and determination
One key takeaway? There’s no such thing as a “new normal” anymore. Change is the constant — and businesses must keep evolving, innovating, and adapting to thrive.
A huge thank you to the team at Atradius Collections, all of the speakers, panellists, and of course fellow attendees for making this event such a success. Your engagement, insights, and energy brought the conversation to life.