Author: Anna van Harwegen den Breems

On Friday 13 June 2025, CommonAge convened its inaugural Living Well – Ageing Well Innovation Challenge Expert Roundtable at Marlborough House, in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat, Innovate UK, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), the Commonwealth Foundation, and Standards Wise International. The session brought together thought leaders, investors, and policymakers from across the… Continue reading Experts Gather at Marlborough House to Shape Commonwealth Healthy Ageing Agenda

On Tuesday 10 June, CWEIC and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) co-hosted a Soft Power Workshop at the FCDO’s King Charles Street. The session brought together experts from across the Commonwealth, including academia, government, and the private sector, to explore how standards and assurance frameworks underpin trust, unlock economic opportunity, and strengthen… Continue reading CWEIC and FCDO Host Commonwealth-Focused Soft Power Workshop on Global Standards

CWEIC is pleased to welcome ShoreTree Holdings as our newest Strategic Partner. Headquartered in Singapore with operations across Asia and the Middle East, Shoretree is a diversified investment holding company active in infrastructure, logistics, real estate, and hospitality. Headquartered in Singapore, ShoreTree is a global business group delivering integrated, tech-driven solutions across sectors including legal and… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes ShoreTree Holdings as Strategic Partner

CWEIC is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Penney CMG as Hub Chair – Middle East. Simon brings exceptional experience in international trade and economic diplomacy, having served as HM Trade Commissioner for the Middle East and HM Consul General to Dubai. His distinguished career spans senior roles in government and the private sector… Continue reading Simon Penney CMG Appointed CWEIC Hub Chair – Middle East

CWEIC extends its congratulations to Mr Adeniran Aderogba, Founder and Managing Director of CLG Securities, on his appointment as the inaugural President and CEO of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB). Following approval from President Bola Tinubu, the RMDB has officially commenced operations in Nigeria, more than a decade after being initiated by the Maritime… Continue reading Adeniran Aderogba Appointed CEO of Regional Maritime Development Bank

On 27 May, CWEIC joined a site visit to 1 Hanover Square, London, the future home of Aki London, a three-storey flagship restaurant set to open this autumn. The project marks a significant investment from CWEIC Strategic Partner DB Group, through its hospitality arm, Lifestyle Group. Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of CWEIC, joined Nicholas Portelli,… Continue reading Maltese Hospitality Expands to London with Flagship Aki Restaurant

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is pleased to welcome ICEYE as our newest Strategic Partner. ICEYE is a pioneering space technology company that owns and operates the world’s largest constellation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites. Its advanced technology delivers high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night imaging, empowering governments, insurers, and disaster response teams with rapid,… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes Satellite Imaging Leader ICEYE to Strategic Partner Network

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is pleased to welcome Nisai Group as a Strategic Partner and welcome Dhruv Patel to the Global Advisory Council. Founded in 1996, Nisai is a UK-based education provider delivering inclusive, high-quality online learning to students across the world. The group supports both mainstream and non-traditional learners, with a… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes Nisai Group as Strategic Partner

CWEIC was proud to be represented at the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, held from 12–13 May 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, by Nigerian Country Director, Obinna Anyanwu. With over 3,000 delegates and 2,500 CEOs in attendance, the Forum served as a critical platform for dialogue between Africa’s leading policymakers and the private… Continue reading CWEIC’s Nigerian Country Director, Obinna Anyanwu Attends Africa CEO Forum