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achieve what they want to achieve and together we can make our city- region one of the best places in the world to do business. “I would like to pay tribute to my
predecessor Saqib Bhatti for his very significant contribution both as president of the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce and latterly as president of Greater Birmingham Chambers. I wish him all the best in his new role as an MP.” Paul Faulkner, chief executive of
the GBCC, said: “We’re delighted to confirm Steve as the new president of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. “He is highly-respected
throughout the regional business community and possesses demonstrable leadership qualities. “He has a long-standing
commitment to the Chamber and to helping support business across the area. “Having worked closely with him
as Chamber board member since 2017 and more latterly as Saqib’s vice-president over the past 14 months, I know what a first-class individual he is. “I look forward to us working
together even more closely as he assumes the role of Chamber president.”
• The Manchester City FC devotee whose heart is in the West Midlands – see the Griffin Report on page 29
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I'm the first to recognise this is also a reflection of the endeavour and commitment of those around me who have persevered with me taking on difficult challenges and grasping new opportunities. “To be personally recognised in
this way is truly fantastic but I owe so much to many others who have helped me throughout my career and for that I am always grateful." Yvonne, a proud Brummie, has
Proud: Paul Thandi
deserved honour amidst what has been a momentous year for this wonderful man.” Other key figures from the
region to be honoured were Paul Thandi, chief executive of the NEC Group, and Yvonne Millard, deputy chief nurse at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospitals NHS Trust. Paul, who has been in charge of
the NEC Group since 2007, received a CBE for services to the economy. He said: “I feel both privileged and proud to receive this award.
been recognised with an MBE for her dedication to helping patients over a career spanning three decades. She said: “When I first opened
the letter I was convinced it was my sister playing a joke. She works at the Children’s Hospital too, but I couldn’t ask her because it stated very clearly that the details were in the strictest confidence. I spent the entire day pacing around in disbelief - things like this just don’t happen to ordinary people like me. I still don’t think it has sunk in.”
• Former Solihull president is honoured – Pages 54 and 55
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