Ladywood MP visits exporting 'success story '

Birmingham-based Y International hosted Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood for a tour of their facility and meeting their staff, as part of a visit arranged by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.

Y International is an award-winning export facility, specialising in exporting over 193 of the UK 's biggest brands in food and consumer goods to the Middle East and India.

Their colleagues in attendance for the meeting were Fahim Mohamed, finance manager, Jennifer Campbell, HR manager, Rayanne Jaffar, office manager, and Nadeem Hashmi, procurement manager.

Y International is also a patron of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.

Shabana Mahmood MP said: “I was delighted to visit Y International and see first-hand their work exporting British-made products across the globe.

“The business is a Ladywood success story, going from strength to strength and employing over a hundred staff at its main location, many of whom are from Birmingham Ladywood. I 'm grateful for their continued presence in my constituency. ”

Henrietta Brealey, CEO of the GBCC, was also in attendance for the visit.

She said: “The Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce plays an active role in building connections between our local business community and key stakeholders and representatives.

“We were delighted to introduce Shabana Mahmood MP to Y International, an award winning, growing business in her constituency that is playing a significant role in exporting great British brands to the Middle East and beyond.

“It was a pleasure to learn more about Y International 's approach to everything from recruiting and developing talent to investment plans for their premises. I 'd also like to thank Shabana for her active engagement with businesses in her constituency and sharing her perspective on the current environment. ”

Pictured (l to r): Fahim Mohamed, Shabana Mahmood MP and Henrietta Brealey