Apprentice star and BT boss join Board of Trade

Mike Soutar (PA)

By Helen Corbett, PA Political Correspondent

Apprentice star Mike Soutar and BT boss Allison Kirkby have been appointed as experts on the Board of Trade as the Government seeks to boost exports.

They are among 10 chief executives and business leaders picked to act as advocates and ambassadors for their sectors and support growth, with a focus on the country’s 5.5 million small and medium-sized businesses.