#FridayFive from the Executive Director: 29 November 2024

Whilst I’m currently out of Singapore juggling commitments, here’s my #FridayFive for another busy and productive week across the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore (BritCham):

1.   Talking Trade: It was brilliant to catch up with HMTC APAC Martin Kent and Shevaun Haviland as we talked about the British Chambers of Commerce and opportunities to support #UK trade. Lots of areas of support and an exciting build up to the Department for Business and Trade APAC Roadshow and the BCC International Trade Conference in March next year. 👩‍💼 🚢

2.   Around the Chambers: Whilst back, I was also able to spend more time with Shevaun talking about plans next year in terms of trade, and also great to bump into Chris Nelson from the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines who was also in #London. A genuinely connected global network, and particularly supporting the opportunities for UK business in Southeast Asia. 🌏 🇵🇭

3.   Lloyds Roundtable: Louise and our Trade team supported a brilliant roundtable at HMTC APAC residence, welcoming Lloyd's Chair, Bruce Carnegie-Brown discussing #Digitalisation, #Decarbonisation and hashtag#Defence. Thank you to Emma Loynes and the team as we look at innovation moving forwards. Thanks to all participants of the discussion. 🤝 💚

4.   Kudos: a huge thank you and well done to Emma Gibbons who has been a super valuable member of the team for the last nine months of her #internship. Emma has been hugely impactful supporting our trade services activity and our events (pictures attached of Emma doing a great job presenting and time with the Chamber team). Emma, you’ve been brilliant, and have an incredible career ahead of you. Please join me in wishing Emma all the best for her move back to London. 🎖️ 🎉

5.   Singapore in London: lastly, it was brilliant to catch-up with Simon Middlebrough (VP of the Chamber) and Steve O'Connor who were both back in the UK at the same time. Great to reconnect and keep the excellent momentum of the Chamber going. Such a vibrant community, and nice to see our global footprint! 🇬🇧 🇸🇬

That’s it for this week, I hope you have a great weekend when you get there, and see you next week at the #GreatBritishBall!