Hampshire County Council
Ivan Perkovic is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in economic research and analysis. Currently serving as the Economic & Business Intelligence Service (EBIS) Manager at Hampshire County Council since August 2011, Ivan established the EBIS to deliver consultancy services and economic insights to support local authorities and their engagement with businesses and government entities. Prior to this role, Ivan held significant positions at the South East England Development Agency, notably as Head of Economic Research, managing multiple analytics teams to underpin the Regional Economic Strategy. Early career contributions include roles as an Economist and Economic Analyst where Ivan provided strategic economic advice, developed forecasting models, and conducted impact analysis. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Quantitative Research Methods from UCL and another Master’s in Business & Economic Forecasting from Kingston University, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from UWL.
Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council provides a wide range of services that make a difference to residents' lives on a daily basis, including education, transport, planning, social care, libraries, waste management and trading standards. Hampshire is one of the country's leading local authorities, delivering public services to the 1.3 million residents of Hampshire (excluding Portsmouth and Southampton). We are proud to provide these services, some of them rated as being among the best in the country, across this diverse, historic and vibrant county. Our key priorities for promoting economic prosperity and protecting the environment are: -To develop the infrastructure and services required for economic, transport and housing growth, and promote a globally competitive environment for investment in the county. -Provide opportunities for all to develop the skills needed to play a full part in Hampshire's economic success. -To conserve and use natural resources more efficiently, protecting Hampshire's environment and quality of life. Progress: -Hampshire is the fourth most visited county in the UK. -£750 million of County Council capital investment is stimulating the Hampshire economy. -Approximately 60% of the Council's spending is with local small and medium sized businesses. -150,000 streetlights have been replaced, with energy consumption reduced by 21% and savings of £140,000 in carbon tax each year. -Less than 8% of the county's household waste is sent to landfill, the lowest figure for any county council in England.