Welcoming in-coming Imo State Governor to Marlborough House, April 2019

We hosted Imo State Governor, the Rt. Hon Chief Sir Emeka Ihedioha, and discussed the Governor’s ambitious economic plans for the state during his first visit to the UK as Governor.

Commonwealth Session at the Malta A.I. & Blockchain Summit, April 2019

Lord Marland led a Commonwealth session at the Malta A.I. & Blockchain Summit in April 2019.   Whilst in Malta, Lord Marland called on the Prime Minister and met our existing Strategic Partners.

Calling on HE Vice-President Osinbajo, Abuja, 2019

CWEIC CEO, Alan Gemmell, Country Director, Obinna Anyanwu, and Supo Sashore called on HE Vice-President Osinbajo to discuss how CWEIC’s Commonwealth network could support the economic ambitions of the new Nigerian Government.

Nigeria International Advisory Council Meeting, Lagos April 2019

Former Attorney General of Lagos State, Supo Sashore, agreed to chair our Nigeria Advisory Council, which held its inaugural meeting in Lagos in April 2019. We were delighted to host the new Governor of Lagos State, HE Babajide Sanwo-Olu who gave one of his first international business addresses following his election. The meeting was also… Continue reading Nigeria International Advisory Council Meeting, Lagos April 2019

Malaysia Country Director Briefing at Marlborough House

On Wednesday 6 March, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) was joined by Country Director and former Director of Investment & Trade for Malaysia Tony Collingridge OBE, who delivered an insightful briefing on the economic climate in Malaysia ahead of CWEIC’s CEO Alan Gemmell’s visit to Kuala Lumpur in April. The roundtable discussion, hosted… Continue reading Malaysia Country Director Briefing at Marlborough House

Nigeria Roundtable with Jersey Finance hosted with Strategic Partners, February 2019

CWEIC was pleased to convene its Nigeria based strategic partners and guests for the visit of Jersey Finance, to discuss the opportunities available in Jersey and how the Nigerian private sector can better engage.

CWEIC Planning Mission to Rwanda Ahead of CBF 2020

  CWEIC Chief Executive Alan Gemmell OBE traveled to Rwanda last week for a planning mission ahead of the next Commonwealth Business Forum, taking place in Kigali 2020. CWEIC traveled alongside a delegation from the Commonwealth Secretariat, and attended a number of joint planning meetings for bother the Business Forum, and the Commonwealth Heads of… Continue reading CWEIC Planning Mission to Rwanda Ahead of CBF 2020

CWEIC Welcomes The Capital Maharaja Organisation as Strategic Partner

  CWEIC are delighted to announce that The Capital Maharaja Organisation have joined the organisation as a Strategic Partner. The Capital Maharaja Organisation is one of Sri Lanka’s largest business conglomerates. With businesses in several fields including media, plastics, packaging, electrical, chemicals, tea, entertainment and communication, ICT, services and projects, the group spans an eclectic… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes The Capital Maharaja Organisation as Strategic Partner

Joining the Commonwealth Secretariat’s missions to Kigali to plan for the Commonwealth Business Forum

CEO, Alan Gemmell, and Sean Leno, Director of Operations, joined the Commonwealth Secretariat-led planning mission in January 2019.  Sean Leno attended the follow up visit in September 2019.   In partnership with the Government of Rwanda, Rwanda Development Board and the Rwanda Convention Bureau, CWEIC is working on behalf of the Commonwealth Secretariat to develop a… Continue reading Joining the Commonwealth Secretariat’s missions to Kigali to plan for the Commonwealth Business Forum

CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland Attends Bridge India Dinner as Guest Speaker

Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Lord Marland, attended a dinner hosted by Bridge India as guest speaker. In a room filled with engaged and active members of the Indian diaspora, including journalists, consultants, manufacturers and finance professionals, India’s engagement with the Commonwealth was discussed at length. Sanjay Suri, a prominent Indian journalist… Continue reading CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland Attends Bridge India Dinner as Guest Speaker