British Business Group

The British Business Group BBG - which works closely with the British-Consulate in Jeddah - 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

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 Whiteand works for Yousuf M. A. Naghi & Sons Group

Consular Advisers

Kate Rude, Her Majesty's Consul-General

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