Transatlantic Greater Birmingham
Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting trade and investment between North America and the UK
Contact: Lauren Hunt T: 0845 6036650
Transatlantic Chamber Patrons
Allyson Stewart-Allen
New members give GBTCC six appeal
US trade expert is
keynote speaker The author of a book that examines US business culture is the keynote speaker at a forthcoming Transatlantic Chamber event. Allyson Stewart-Allen, founder and CEO
of International Marketing Partners, released the book ‘Working With Americans’ – the first-ever publication dedicated to explaining US business culture. Named ‘The Sunday Times’ Book of the
Week, it is an invaluable tool for anyone who does business in the US, or works with Americans in any capacity. Allyson has been based in Europe for the
past two decades and advises a broad range of companies and industries – from professional sports teams to legal services – aiming to build their US presence and profits. Before establishing and running her Los
Angeles and London-based consulting firm, International Marketing Partners, she was a marketing consultant with PwC, PA Consulting Group and Hay Management Consultants. She earned her MBA under the direct
tutelage of Dr Peter Drucker at Claremont Graduate University. Allyson appears regularly as a marketing
expert on CNN International, is regularly quoted in The Wall St. Journal Europe amongst other publications, and has a regular column in Market Leader and Marketing News magazines. She is a frequent keynote speaker at
conferences around the globe. She is appearing at the Transatlantic Chamber event on 21 November, at the Birmingham office of law firm Mills & Reeve.
Six new members have been appointed to the executive committee of the Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce. Joining the committee are Mark O’Sullivan (managing director, Banabay), Kirsty Siviter (head of business development and marketing, Barker Brettell), David Green (director, The Mighty Shed), Paul Samartin (senior partner, Ganguin Samartin), Eileen Schofield (principal solicitor, Schofield & Associates) and Robbie Beak (owner and director, Ammba Digital). The GBTCC, which rebranded in January
having previously been known as the British American Business Council Midlands Chapter, is led by president Professor Julian Beer and manager Lauren Hunt. Mark O’Sullivan is a multiple business owner
and serial entrepreneur. He is the managing director of premium fresh
fruits business BanaBay, BanaBay, co-owner and commercial director of crisps brand Purely Plantain Chips, a business adviser and shareholder in creative, digital and tech recruitment agency Heylus and chief operating officer for tech consultancy Woodbarn. Kirsty Siviter is the head of marketing and business development at Birmingham-
Centre stage: President Julian Beer addresses the Transatlantic Conference earlier this year
headquartered intellectual property specialists Barker Brettell LLP. She is a member of the LoveBrum Causes
Committee and chair of the West Midlands PM Forum committee. David Green is operations director for The
Mighty Shed, an independent branding agency which has expanded into the United States. Paul Samartin has around 15 years of experience
in US immigration law. He provides in-depth advice to SMEs, large multinational corporations, production companies and private individuals on a wide-range of US immigration issues. Eileen Schofield is the founder and principal
solicitor at employment law firm Schofield & Associates, who have been members of the British American Business Council since 2009. Eileen, who is also president of Lichfield-
based Access Bookings, has a keen interest in international trade, investment and opportunities for transatlantic collaborations. Robbie Beak’s background is in digital media,
technology and international business. He is the director and owner of
Ammba.co.uk
and
Reelplatform.co.uk – small businesses which operate in the cultural heritage and education sectors respectively.
Business leaders back PM’s immigration reforms
Prime minister Boris Johnson’s plan to reform the UK’s immigration system has been backed by transatlantic business leaders. Mr Johnson unveiled proposals for a new fast-
track system which would allow the UK to attract “the brightest and the best” in the fields of science, engineering and technology. His plans include removing the need for
immigrants to have an offer of employment before they can arrive in the country, and lifting the cap on the number of “exceptional talent”
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visas which are currently handed out. The proposals have been welcomed by BritishAmerican Business, of which the Transatlantic Chamber is part. Chief executive Duncan Edwards said: “We
welcome the Prime Minister’s recently announced proposals regarding the UK’s future immigration system, in particular the measures aimed at attracting more highly-skilled, experienced and entrepreneurial migrants to the UK. “Having called for these proposals in our
2019/20 Policy Agenda, it is encouraging to see the Government is listening and responding to the needs of business, and we believe these proposals are a but a first step towards an updated, modern, and outward looking immigration system for the UK. “BAB and its members look forward to
working closely with the Government to develop such a system that not only meets the needs of a modern society, but also drives economic growth and prosperity.”
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