New committee members to shape future of Chambers

Several new faces who will help shape the future of trade between Greater Birmingham, the Commonwealth and North America are set to be revealed this month.

The Greater Birmingham Commonwealth and Transatlantic Chambers are both welcoming new committee members at their forthcoming annual general meetings.

Joel Blake 's successor as president of the Commonwealth Chamber will be revealed at the organisation 's AGM, taking place at Aston University on Friday 11 November.

Mr Blake (pictured), the fintech entrepreneur who founded The GFA Exchange, is standing down after completing his two-year term.

Meanwhile, the Transatlantic Chamber is to announce several new committee members to support president James Tait and vice-president Eileen Schofield.

The AGM for the transatlantic trade body takes place on Tuesday 8 November at the Birmingham office of law firm Browne Jacobson.

Chris McFarlane-Baxter, head of international divisions at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “This is an exciting time for
both of our international divisions and we 're looking forward to welcoming some new faces who will help shape the strategy, events programme and future activities for both Chambers. ”

More information on the Transatlantic AGM.

More information on the Commonwealth AGM.