Business News
HS2 contracts are announced
Arup and WSP, both patrons of GBCC, have landed the design contracts for the first phase High Speed 2 (HS2) that will help transform Euston Station and deliver new stations in Birmingham, Solihull and Old Oak Common. London’s Euston station and
Birmingham Interchange will be designed by Arup while WSP has landed the contract for Old Oak Common and Birmingham Curzon Street. The contracts are believed to be worth £60m to £70m in total and the stations are due to open in 2026. Paul Faulkner, chief executive
of the GBCC, said: “This is tremendous news for two world class firms who are making a huge impact in the region. “We are already looking
ahead to the arrival of HS2, which is expected to unlock opportunities for 30,000 new homes and 130,000 jobs as part of wider developments around the four stations.”
• More patrons’ news – pages 28 and 29
The Chamber welcomes Russ By Philip Parkin
Russ Ashman has joined the Chamber as its first ever sponsorship manager. Russ, who lives in
Worcestershire, has a background in sales and advertising, and has spent the last 15 years working in the sponsorship sector, mainly helping sports clubs attract sponsors. “I will be helping members and non-members enhance their brand awareness in Birmingham via that extensive calendar of events that the Chamber hosts,” he said. “My role will involve working
with businesses of all sizes who want to raise their profile in the region. “Within this role, I will be
promoting the message that the Chamber’s branding opportunities are open to everyone, including members, non-members, and companies or brands that may or may not have a presence in the area. “The Chamber has never been
better positioned to create and activate an annual ‘bespoke package’ or simply deliver a ‘one- off’ event sponsorship.
moved into advertising, and held a number of positions in media and publishing. Russ then began his career in
sponsorship, during which time has worked for the golf industry, and also a number of the region’s top football clubs, including Villa, Blues and Derby. Russ is a huge golf fan and is a member of Churchill and Blakedown golf club. He lives close by in Hagley, with his wife and daughter. Chamber chief executive Paul
Brand awareness: Russ Ashman “We can help ‘build their brand’
within Greater Birmingham, by using the wide variety of assets available, and provide a targeted approach to our huge reach, whether their services or products are aimed at B2B, B2C or both.” Russ has an extensive
background in advertising and sponsorship. He graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in business and finance and his first job was in telesales in the information technology (IT) industry. After a number of years, he then
Faulkner said: “We’re strengthening our commercial operation with the appointment of Russell Ashman. “Russell will be focused on
reaching businesses looking to raise their profile and reach a business or consumer audience in Greater Birmingham “This is an exciting time for the Chamber as membership continues to grow with more than 100 new members joining the Chamber in January. “We have a number of
sponsorship and advertising opportunities for members and non-members to enhance their marketing activity and amplify their messaging.”
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