John-Paul Rathbone

Canning House operates as a forum for informed comment, contacts and debate on Latin American politics, economy and business forum for conferences, seminars and off-the-record events, attracting ministers, ambassadors, senior officials, business and government leaders from Latin America and the UK. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Hispanic & Luso Brazilian Council, also known as Canning House, is a leading forum for informed comment, contacts, and debate on Latin American politics, economy, and business. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company's mission for over 75 years has been to build understanding and relationships between the UK, Latin America, and Iberia. The company was founded in 1943. Cristina Cortes has been the CEO of the company since 2015.