THE director general of the CBI will speak at an annual business school lecture being held in the region next week.

Digby Jones will deliver this year's Teesside Business School lecture at the University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, on Wednesday, October 30, in the University's Innovation and Virtual Reality Centre Lecture Theatre, from 7pm to 8pm.

Professor John Wilson, director of the business school, said: "I am extremely pleased we have been able to attract such a prestigious speaker as Mr Jones to the university.

"The lecture will also provide a chance for business people to network and hopefully benefit from the event."

For more information about the lecture contact Steve Baker on (01642) 342824.