LAURIE Mansfield, Chairman of The British Forces Foundation, entered showbusiness first as a salesman for CBS Records, and then as a record producer.

In 1969 this led him in to the agency business, since then he has been responsible for building International Artistes Ltd into one of the most successful all purpose management and agency companies in the United Kingdom, where he is now Chairman.

In September 2003, a deal was struck with Qdos Entertainment whereby the two companies joined forces presenting a very powerful combination of both theatrical production and talent representation

Laurie is also currently Life President of the Entertainment Artistes Benevolent Fund, which maintains the retirement home Brinsworth House in Twickenham. Through the EABF Laurie is closely involved with the Royal Variety Show, the proceeds of which go directly to the charity.

Laurie Mansfield