UNIVERSITY NEWS LAST UPDATED : 26 SEPTEMBER 2016
British American Business Council Midlands – part of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce - has appointed Professor Julian Beer as its new President.
Professor Beer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University, succeeds Harry Reilly who will now become honorary chairman of BABC Midlands.
In addition, Mandy Haque – business development manager for tour operations, corporate and travel trade at Birmingham Airport – has been named as Vice President.
“I would like to personally thank Harry for his significant and unflinching commitment to BABC over many years.
“I am also particularly pleased we are not losing Harry completely as he takes up his new honorary chairman role and Mandy and I look forward to drawing on his vast experience and network to further the aims of BABC going forward.”
Mandy Haque said: “I’m honoured to become the vice president of BABC Midlands to help to steer the council to continued success over the next 18 months.
“Having worked with the team and benefited from the council's excellent services for a number of years through Birmingham Airport, I look forward to passing on my knowledge and experience gained from a business reliant on transatlantic trade, and help strengthen ties across the pond even further.”
Outgoing president Harry Reilly added: “I am delighted to welcome and support the new leadership team.
“They are both fully committed to the aims of BABC with respect to transatlantic trade and investment and have excellent experience and contacts to develop relationships with and opportunities in North America for BABC members.”