Committees

Organization Leadership

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Committee Overview:

Responsible for overseeing BABC Northern California operations and initiatives, reporting to the full Board of Directors

Members of the Committee:

  • Stephen Wares, Chairman, VP Business Development, CCW Business Solutions
  • Maya Mancuso, President, US Business Relationships Manager, Bird&Bird
  • Emily Jones, Senior Vice President and BABC Network Representative, Simmons & Simmons
  • Edward Grenville, Secretary, Founder, Inspire Business Law Group
  • Stephen Legg, Treasurer, Audit Partner, Grant Thornton
  • Richard Evans, Vice President, Founder and CEO, Werqwise
  • Tammy Sandhu MBE, British Consul General at British Consul-General San Francisco

FINANCE

Committee Overview:

Responsible for reviewing financial and statutory requirements for the organization.

Members of the Committee:

NOMINATING

Committee Overview:

Oversees the process for the election of Board Members from the general membership.

Members of the Committee:

Membership & Events

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BABC NeXtGen | Emerging Leaders Group

Committee Overview:

Organizes events that provide young professionals and business leaders the opportunity to network for business and social purposes.

Members of the Committee:

  • Alyssa Lammers, Account Manager, ACE Relocation (Chair)
  • Deidre Moore, Senior Trade & Investment Officer – Technology, UK Department for Business & Trade
  • Aislin O’Connor, Senior Global Relationship Manager, Technology Corporate Banking, HSBC
  • Gordon Smith, Kennedys Law
  • Robert Fett, Fieldfisher
  • Simon Wistow
  • Anna Dunlop
  • Corey Hastings, BABC Executive Director

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Committee Overview:

Organizes and produces the BABC’s Annual Christmas Luncheon and Fundraiser. Primary tasks include soliciting and acquiring prizes and donations and helping to find creative ways to keep the event fresh. Some of the proceeds raised in the Live Auction support a local charity as well as raise funds for the operation of BABC. Any member with commitment and energy is welcome aboard this hardworking, fun and rewarding committee.

Members of the Committee:

  • Kathleen Kimura, Tokyo Express Co (Committee Chair)
  • Adrian Bray, Consult Stellar
  • Andy MacKay, 20/20 Productions, Inc (Director of Event Production)
  • Richard Evans, Werqwise
  • Stephen Legg, Grant Thornton LLP (Event Treasurer)
  • Corey Hastings, British American Business Council Northern California (Event Director)
  • Kristin Whitlock, (Communications Manager)
  • Jennifer Rowe, The Fairmont Hotel (Hotel Logistics)
  • Sofia Pavlova, BABC Northern California

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