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Two execs promoted to new roles at Chamber
By John Lamb
Make sure you get jabs – Nasir
A leading member of Birmingham’s business community who lost a brother to Covid-19 has urged everyone to ensure they take up appointments to have the vaccine. Nasir Awan (pictured), vice-
president of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, who also suffers from respiratory problems, said he had been made aware that people were not attending appointments, especially among the Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) community. The chief executive of Awan
Marketing plc said: “In some inner city communities where health centres have been supplied with the Pfizer vaccine, people are not attending their appointments out of fear and conspiracy theories. This seems prevalent in BAME communities. I also lost my brother Nazir to Covid last year so I urge everyone to take up the chance to have the vaccination, especially among the BAME community, which has a more than average infection and mortality rate.”
HS2 commits to 2k apprenticeships
HS2 has joined forces with The Ladder for Greater Birmingham, an apprenticeship and training scheme run by PTP Training, part of BCTG Group. The organisation has become an
employer partner at The Ladder, through which the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership aims to create 1,000 new apprenticeships. Karen Davis, HS2’s future talent manager said the company’s apprenticeship opportunities change each year and is committed to creating thousands of apprenticeships on the engineering project. Last year, HS2 offered
apprenticeships in project management, finance, cyber security, community engagement and land and property. Ms Davis said: “We have
committed to ensuring that HS2 creates 2,000 apprenticeships and we’re delighted to join forces with The Ladder.”
8 CHAMBERLINK February 2021
Two executives who have been “at the heart of the organisation’s growth” have been promoted into new key roles by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC). Henrietta Brealey, policy and
strategic relationship director, will become chief strategy officer, and marketing and communications director Katrina Cooke is to be chief commercial officer. Both are board members. Chief executive Paul Faulkner
said: “I’m delighted to confirm these promotions for two people who have been at the heart of the Chamber’s growth and development in recent years. “Henrietta and Katrina are
outstanding individuals who marry great talent and work ethic with a passion for making the Chamber the very best that it can be. “It has been a pleasure working
closely with them, seeing how they have seized the career opportunities that the Chamber has presented and grown professionally, and I have no
New roles: Paul Faulkner with Henrietta Brealey (left) and Katrina Cooke
doubt that they will be incredibly successful in these new senior positions.” Henrietta said: "I am delighted
to be taking on this newly- created role. It will combine leading the policy and strategic relationships team with working with the CEO, executive team and colleagues across the Chamber to design and oversee delivery of strategy.” Katrina said: “I’m thrilled to be
given the opportunity to take on this newly-created role at the Chamber. I’m very much looking forward to leading the
commercial team and to doing all that we can to support and be useful to businesses during these challenging times.” Senior policy adviser Raj
Kandola will succeed Henrietta as head of policy and senior marketing manager Anna Assinder will take over Katrina’s responsibilities for the marketing and events team, in a new role as head of marketing and events. Patron adviser Victoria Osgood will become GBCC patron manager, underlining the importance of the Chamber’s top tier of membership.
Youth to help shape the arts
Young people will help shape future work at Birmingham Hippodrome, via a new pilot programme being run by the arts organisation. The Young Advocates programme, starting in March,
will involve teenagers and young people aged between 14 and 22, from Birmingham and the West Midlands, with a passion for the arts. The group will take part in a range of workshops and
work with Hippodrome Associate companies, artists and staff. At the end of the pilot programme the Young Advocates will be asked to share their thoughts and ideas for Hippodrome’s future with the organisation’s senior team and trustees. The Young Advocates will also present their response
at the TedXYouth@Brum digital conference in March. Alongside this, the successful applicants will receive
training, mentoring and access to a range of different areas within the arts industry. Zaylie-Dawn Wilson, head of Learning and
Participation at Birmingham Hippodrome commented: “The Young Advocates programme will offer young people a platform to have their voices heard and opinions valued. This programme will help to ensure young people see a career in the arts industry as a viable option.”
To find out more, visit
birminghamhippodrome.com/youngadvocates
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