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In Brief HSBC has strengthened its Corporate Banking team in the West Midlands with four new senior appointments. Markus Keller has been


appointed deputy head of corporate banking for the Midlands, Claire Brunning has been appointed head of corporate banking for Birmingham, David Ramsden has been appointed head of corporate banking for the North and South West Midlands with Emma Hallam as deputy head. These appointments continue


HSBC’s strong investment in the region, which includes the move of its UK headquarters to Birmingham, and follows a period of strong business growth.


Chancellor of Birmingham City University Sir Lenny Henry has launched a new networking group for the institution in London. ‘BCU in London’ is open to


graduates of the university – from senior leaders and up and coming professionals – who are based or have business-interests in the capital. Sir Lenny addressed some


100 distinguished guests and alumni gathered at the launch. He said: “We


want this launch to form the basis of a strong and enduring network – BCU in London – where graduates and friends of the university here can come together to forge professional links that recognise what you have in common and the expertise you have in your various disciplines. “Both online and in person,


the aim of BCU in London is to bring our alumni together in a formidable network of professionals whose careers have been impacted by our university.” Joining the Dudley-born actor,


writer, comedian and charitable campaigner at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall were notable figures including the Rt Hon Baroness Elizabeth Butler- Sloss, Lord Bruce Grocott, MP for Ladywood Shabana Mahmood and former MP for Edgbaston, Gisela Stuart.


24 CHAMBERLINK September 2017


United Nations’ Messenger for Peace Malala Yousafzai at the University of Birmingham meeting delegates at the International Conference on Women in Physics


Malala brings her message to Brum


Malala Yousafzai visited the University of Birmingham and appealed to women physicists from around the globe to spread the message of ‘education for all’. The United Nations’ Messenger


for Peace addressed more than 200 delegates at the International Conference on Women in Physics, which was hosted by the University on behalf of the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP). As a passionate advocate for education, Malala spoke about her work


and efforts to encourage and ensure opportunities in developed and developing countries for young women to enter education. She said: “I have just one ask of people attending this international


conference, which is that delegates spread the message of education for all, and inspire others to do the same. Advocating education brings change and that change brings opportunity to young women around the world.” Malala is the Co-Founder of the Malala Fund, an organisation dedicated


to giving all girls access to education. She is a United Nations’ Messenger for Peace and the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace prize..


‘Malala is the Co- Founder of the Malala Fund, an organisation dedicated to giving all girls access to education’


Candid discussion (left to right): Paul Faulkner, Chamber president Paul Kehoe, Andy Street and Deutsche Bank's Paul Anderson


Mayor outlines the challenges


Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) patrons took part in an open and candid discussion with West Midlands mayor Andy Street. He was the guest speaker at a patrons lunch, hosted by Deutsche Bank. He spoke about the challenges


and opportunities that lie ahead for the region and the former John Lewis boss outlined the importance of collaboration between local authorities, stakeholders and the business community. GBCC chief executive Paul


Faulkner said: “It was great to have Andy as the main speaker for our patrons’ lunch. “It provided a fantastic opportunity and access for our patrons to have an unrushed, candid two-way discussion with the West Midlands mayor. “He was refreshing in his ambition and his openness as we covered a wide range of topics. “Deutsche Bank were fitting


hosts as a shining example of a successful relocation to Birmingham and they are now firmly established in the city as well as within the Chamber.”


New bars made in iconic factory


Cadbury’s iconic chocolate factory in Bournville is to expand production for the first time since Mondelez International invested £75m to improve productivity levels.


Bournville will welcome Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo and


Cadbury Dairy Milk Tiffin to its new world class production lines. Glenn Caton, president of Northern Europe for


Mondelez International, said: “I am delighted that Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo and Cadbury Dairy Milk Tiffin will be made in Bournville. These great tastes are the first additional products that we are welcoming to Bournville following our multi-million pound investment.


“It shows that our investment


has paid off and that Bournville is now competing in the Champions League of European factories.” Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo is


a recent innovation by the chocolate maker, while the recent limited edition range of Cadbury Dairy Milk Tiffin proved highly successful and the brand, which is celebrating its 80th year, is now set for a major comeback with Bournville able to produce some 20,000 bars an hour.


Contact: Henrietta Brealey T: 0121 607 1898


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