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    Co-founder of DRS Commodities, Adam runs an outsourced headhunting business focused on the oil and gas and metals and mining industry. An IoD member since 2009, Adam is a young entrepreneur already on the path to international business success.

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    • What made you join the IoD?

      “Having heard about the IoD from industry contacts, what attracted me were its reputation and the strong networking opportunities.”

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      “Being an IoD member makes me feel very proud. I’ve been a member for nearly five years and I’m very proud to share that with my associates. This is a family that I would like to welcome people into.”

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      “Well, I never expected to relocate here. However, once the IoD started to offer flexible Office Solutions, we found that very beneficial and highly cost effective.”

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    Infrastructure for Business: Flying into the Future

    The fourth paper in the IoD’s Infrastructure for Business series examines the case for more airport capacity in the UK & makes a set of 25 recommendations in six broad areas.

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    Ian Dormer recalls his experience of IoD Car Rental

    I love the benefits of Hertz #1 Club Gold, including queue jump at the airport car hire desk. But I remember an experience I had last year when I was hiring a car. It was a fantastic service and I will always appreciate what Hertz did for me.

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