Patron manager joins Chamber

Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) has appointed a new patron manager to work with businesses in its top tier of membership.

Jason Simpson joins from the renowned Hampton Manor in Hampton-In-Arden where he worked as a relationship manager.

After achieving a degree in hospitality management at the University of Wolverhampton, Jason held a number of sales, marketing and management positions.

Jason takes the reins as patron manager from Vicky Osgood, who is leaving to take up a new role with HS2 Ltd.

He has worked for TGI’s, Esporta Health Club and was sales manager at Hotel du Vin in Birmingham – a current patron of the GBCC.

Jason said: “I’m thrilled to appointed as the GBCC’s new patron manager and look forward to supporting the Chamber’s top tier of membership.

“I’m a huge fan of the city and working with the businesses that sit at the heart of it, is what makes it such as great place to work.

“It is a real privilege to join this talented team here at the Chamber. It’s a proud institution with a long history of helping to connect, grow and support local business.

“I am excited to take up this opportunity and strengthen our bond with some of Birmingham’s most influential employers.”

Patronage is the GBCC’s top tier of membership offers a limited number of companies the opportunity to connect with some of the most influential figures in Greater Birmingham.

Each patron receives strategic support tailored to their most pressing objectives, as well as gaining unrivalled access to Birmingham’s highest profile business leaders and their networks.

Thrilled: Jason Simpson

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High honour for air cadet

A student from King Edward’s School, Birmingham has been named the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for the West Midlands region.

One of the highest honours a cadet can achieve, Year 12 student Cadet Sergeant Zain Aslam was appointed to the role at a virtual investiture ceremony.

Zain is one of eight cadets, drawn from across the military cadet forces and other youth organisations, to become a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for the county for the forthcoming year. During this time he will assist the LordLieutenant and deputies at parades and events such as Remembrance Sunday, and at Royal county visits.

Zain completed his first duty, greeting HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall as part of their visit to celebrate Coventry being the UK’s City of Culture 2021.

Zain, from 2030 (Birmingham Airport) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets, said: “I’m delighted to have been selected to serve as one of the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets. It was an honour and privilege to greet The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on my first duty at Coventry Cathedral.

“I never envisioned myself doing this when I first joined the cadets, so it just shows the unbelievable experiences air cadets has to offer and how you can achieve anything.”

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