British Business Group

There are varoius British Business Groups set up around the world - particularly in the Arabian Gulf - which work to ensure British business interests are met. Typically BBGs are closely associated with the British Embassies and Consulates in the host country. Members normally include CEOs, Managing Directors, General Managers, Consultants, Embassy officials, etc and other expat businessmen and professionals working in the region.

British Business Group in Jeddah

The British Business Group BBG in Jeddah - which works closely with the British-Consulate - describes its aims and objectives as "primarily to further British business interests in the region" and to "provide an active business and social forum for members to meet, exchange ideas and contacts, learn about activities related to current business issues or projects and keep abreast of changes in Saudi business regulations".

People

Committee

Chairman: Brian Hawley and works for Zedan

Deputy Chairman: Edward Ogilvie also General Manager for International Marketing Communications IMC

Treasurer: Chris Barsby and works for Pharmaceutical Solutions Industry Ltd

Events Secretary: John Lockhart and works for Synovate

Sports Coordinator: Stephen Taylor and works for Zahid Tractor

Honorary Secretary: Stephen Thomas and commands a Super Yacht

Membership Secretary: David Wheen and works for Arabian Homes

Publications Secretary: John White and works for Yousuf M. A. Naghi & Sons Group

Consular Advisers

Kate Rude, as Consul-General

Cecille El-Beleidi, Deputy Head of Mission and Commercial Attaché

Gerard Russell as Consul-General From October 2006 until March 2007