The UK Business Centre Lille’s

support to PMY Group

The British PMY Group was accompanied by the UK Business Centre Lille to explore the business potential of the Hauts-de-France Region.

Published on 20.06.2024

Nord France Invest

Who is
PMY Group?

PMY Group is a British company founded in 2009 by Paul Yeomans. It is a company specialised in event solutions to improve customer experience through technologies.

They cover 3 areas of expertise:

#1
Network infrastructure: which includes core network and connectivity

#2
Experiential technology: which includes screens, sound or lighting which drive the customer journey

#3
Business intelligence: platforms that give insights into your audience, your workforce etc

PMY Group’s development:
what is the origin of their need?

Every time PMY supports the organisation of an event – such as the France 2024 Olympics – they look for development potential to settle in said country and ensure a legacy after the event.

As such, the goal for the company to explore the potential of different regions in France to settle their business – in terms of infrastructures, finding prospects, cultural life and discovering the ecosystem.

What support did PMY Group benefit from
the UK Business Centre Lille?

PMY Group reached out to the UK Business Centre Lille. They are currently supported to explore the market potential in Hauts-de-France.

Olivier Watkins – General Manager at PMY Group – talked about the future of its development in the Region at the 1^st year anniversary of the UK Business Centre Lille:

“Lille is an obvious first step for us into securing a business legacy in France”

Indeed, the Hauts-de-France region’s strategic proximity to the UK is an undeniable asset, but it also offers:

A young and dense population

A vibrant cultural life with big events such as Séries Mania, Lille 3000 or the Braderie de Lille

Attractive operating costs

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