UAE nationals elected to BBG committee for first time in Group's history
Dubai, UAE: The British Business Group, Dubai and the Northern Emirates, (BBG) is poised for a year of growth following the election of a new committee for 2009-2010.
"With the breadth of experience and diversity of talent represented on the committee, the BBG has never been better placed to support the British business community and to build on the partnerships it has successfully developed in the UAE," said Chairman and CEO Mark Beer.
For the first time in the 22 year history of the BBG, two UAE nationals have been elected to the Group's committee.
Adel Al Awadhi becomes Director Government Relations while Lubna Qassim assumes the role of Director UAE Relations.
"Both Adel and Lubna have close ties with Britain and a deep understanding of the issues facing British businesses in Dubai and the Northern Emirates," Beer commented. "They will make an important contribution to developing the BBG's relationships with the UAE and emirate governments, in forging partnerships and alliances with the local community and in fostering cultural understanding.
"In 2009 the BBG's role as a forum for business people, providing effective networking opportunities and encouraging the development of British business links, is more important than ever," Beer continued.
"With the energy and experience of our new committee we are well positioned to grow as one of the largest and most active business groups in the UAE and to deliver real bottom-line benefits to our professional members."
The voting process for this year's BBG committee was conducted entirely online and has seen a number of changes to the committee line-up.
Mark Beer has once again been re-elected as Chairman and CEO, as have fellow committee members Jonathan Davidson (COO), Eesh Aggarwal (Director Finance), Peter C White (Director Legal and Secretariat) and Nick Pearson (Director Membership).
Andy Marshall has been re elected as Director Events, a post he previously held before leaving the UAE in 2007. Other new appointments include Sue Wheatley (Director Business Development), Adel Al Awadhi, (Director Government Relations), Lubna Qassim, (Director UAE Relations), David Burns (Director Focus Groups) and Petra Harmer-Shrowder (Director Brand).
Full details of the newly elected committee can be found on the BBG website: www.britbiz-uae.com.
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British Business Group, Dubai and the Northern Emirates
The BBG was set up in 1987 to encourage the development of British business in the UAE and undertakes a wide range of activities from communicating with decision makers and testing British goods to sharing best business practice. The group holds around 80 networking events, forums and seminars each year, attracting high profile and influential business leaders and speakers from around the world.
www.britbiz-uae.com
The full list of the British Business Group, Dubai and the Northern Emirates elected committee 2009-2010:
Chairman and CEO
Mark Beer
COO
Jonathon Davidson
Director Finance
Eesh Aggarwal
Director Legal and Secretariat
Peter C White
Director Business Development
Sue Wheatley
Director Focus Groups
David Burns
Director Government Relations
Adel Al Awadhi
Director UAE Relations
Lubna Qassim
Director Membership
Nick Pearson
Director Events
Andy Marshall
Director Brand
Petra Harmer-Shrowder
For further information contact:
Rebecca Sageman,
Events and PR Officer
British Business Group
t: 04 3970303
rebecca@britbiz-uae.com
John Stapley
Account Director
Siren Consulting
t: + 971 4 321 5351
john@sirenconsulting.com
© Press Release 2009
