ETK Group
Learning Resource Network
Founded in Colchester in 2010, Enterprise Trade and Knowledge (ETK Group) has become a recognised leader in international expansion advisory, helping businesses, governments and institutions unlock opportunities across Africa and other emerging markets.
Learning Resource Network (LRN), a UK-based awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual, has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade – one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious business honours – for the second time in six years. LRN exports UK qualifications and centre accreditation across 58
The ETK Group team: Terser Adamu, Samuel Sofoluwe, Bolaji Sofoluwe and Nwando Lawal
Specialising in export development, market entry and investment support, ETK has facilitated more than £1.5 billion in trade and investment across 34 African countries, supporting organisations operating in sectors including aviation, energy, health technology, advanced manufacturing and financial services. In 2026, ETK Group was honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, recognising its outstanding recent success of more than 85% overseas sales growth over three years. Led by Managing Director Bolaji Sofoluwe MBE, ETK has built a reputation for combining strategic insight with practical delivery, helping organisations navigate complex global markets and build sustainable international partnerships. Bolaji says: “Winning the King’s Award was an incredibly proud moment for us because it recognised years of work helping businesses build meaningful international connections and growth opportunities.”
Dr Muhammad Zohaib Tariq, CEO, Learning Resource Network
countries, supporting more than 1.2 million learners worldwide. For many learners in emerging markets, an LRN qualification represents their primary pathway into higher education or employment. Named among 185 UK organisations receiving a King’s Award in 2026, LRN was first recognised with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2020. Its global network of approved centres partners with schools, colleges, training providers and employers to deliver accessible, high-quality qualifications. CEO Dr Muhammad Zohaib Tariq says: “This honour reflects the sustained growth of our international work, the strength of our partnerships, and the hard work and loyalty of my team.” LEARNING RESOURCE NETWORK Lambourne House, 7 Western Road, Romford, Greater London, RM1 3LD enquiries@lrnglobal.org • www.lrnglobal.org and www.lrnschools.org learning-resource-network lrnglobal
ETK GROUP Lodge House, Lodge Park, Lodge Lane, Colchester, CO4 5NE Tel: 01206 563698 • info@etkgroup.co.uk • www.etkgroup.co.uk etk-consulting-group
Lumsden Design
Lumsden Design is an award-winning interior design company based in London, creating destination experiences that are authentic extensions of a brand. For over 16 years, it has partnered with world-class brands, museums and visitor attractions enjoyed by millions worldwide, designing spaces that delight, inspire and create lasting impressions. Working closely with its clients, Lumsden Design creates visionary experiences that engage audiences through thoughtful narrative, spatial design and cultural insight. Every project is carefully shaped around its cultural and historical context, creating memorable journeys of discovery, and meaningful emotional connections with visitors. The company’s work focuses on creating commercial environments, including retail, restaurants and cafés, supported by immersive design approaches that extend into public spaces, such as welcome areas, corporate event venues and learning environments. It combines strategic thinking with creative design to deliver experiences that strengthen brand identity, enhance visitor engagement and support long- term commercial success. Clients in the cultural sector include the Natural History Museum of Denmark, MoMA, the National Gallery, the National Railway Museum and M+
Museum in Hong Kong. In visitor attractions, the company
has continued its partnership with
Warner Bros. Worldwide Studio Tours and Retail on the expansion of
Harry Potter attractions, while also collaborating with Netflix on the Netflix House immersive destinations. The team is proud of the long-standing understand clients’ ambitions, audiences and strategic goals, helping develop immersive retail and F&B environments that strengthen visitor engagement. Understanding visitor demographics and connecting with local communities are central to the company’s work. The team believe cultural and visitor attractions have the power to inspire positive social impact, particularly among younger audiences who will shape a more inclusive future. Delivering social value is fundamental to Lumsden Design’s approach. It believes responsible design relationships the company has built with its clients. Its collaborative approach enables the team to Lumsden’s immersive visitor experience for Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo
Creating commercially driven cultural retail experiences: the MoMA Flagship by Lumsden
should positively influence every stage of a project’s lifecycle, from concept through construction and operation. Through close collaboration with clients and local communities, the team create welcoming, accessible and engaging experiences that resonate with diverse audiences. Through thoughtful collaboration, cultural understanding and responsible design, experiences are created that connect people, places and purpose. LUMSDEN DESIGN Thomas Ford House, 1st Floor, 23-24 Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LF Tel: +44 (0)203 384 1400 • www.lumsdendesign.com lumsden @lumsdendesign
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