CBB helps drive business with Britain

UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) Head Janet Ford addressed a luncheon meeting recently hosted by the Council for Business with Britain (CBB) at the Hilton Colombo Residence. Speaking about the opportunities that exist for Sri Lankan companies to expand their businesses in the UK, she highlighted the services offered free by the UKTI, fielded questions from local business people, and lauded the work of the CBB in improving business relations between Sri Lanka and the UK.

As a non-profit, non-political organization focused on promoting bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and the UK, the CBB is actively involved on building bridges between the business communities in these two countries. Chaired by Delmege Constructions and Charter House Deputy Chairman Anil Wijesinghe, the Council liaises with Sri Lankan and British companies and institutions to forge mutually beneficial business relationships.

The Executive Committee of the council comprises HSBC Sri Lanka and the Maldives CEO Nick Nocolaou, the Vice Chairman, Ceylon Tobacco Company MD/CEO Mustanser Ali Khan, the Hon Secretary, MAS Active MD Shivendra Lawrence the Hon Treasurer and Andrea David of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Secretariat.