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Clive Margetts


Clive Margetts As Director, Clive is responsible for all aspects of running futurefocus@dti.

Clive's background includes working with a range of clients examining and developing business solutions, undertaking market research, horizon scanning changing social and lifestyle trends, forging links with buyers for consumer companies and retailers in Japan and creating innovative support and marketing solutions in the UK, Japan and Europe.

In 2004 Clive launched Wild Hope to work with local charitable sector organisations chairing and facilitating groups to improve future thinking, organisational and team working and develop sustainable community based initiatives.

Some more entertaining examples of Clive's work include, launching new business magazines, organising Grosvenor House Balls, creating fashion, food and lifestyle shows for media, buyers and consumers in London, Paris and Tokyo, writing plays, including 'The Rosetta Ring' performed at the Soho Theatre and spearheading a local £2m LHI initiative to develop community based facilities and education resources.