The BCA is supported by Birmingham City Council’s International Office who assist with strategic direction as well as administrative and secretarial support. The Association achieves its outcome by focusing upon three areas of Commonwealth interest, each area chaired by a highly proficient individual with relevant experience and skills.
*Professor Martin Levermore MBE, DL, FRSA, Chartered MCISI. Founder and Chief Executive of Medical Devices Technology International.
*Wade Lyn CBE. Hon Consul for Jamaica and the driving force behind Cleone Foods ltd.
Professor Louise Toner. Associate Dean: Academic Portfolio & Market Development, Faculty of Health, Education & Life Sciences, Birmingham City University.
Keith Stokes-Smith
Chairman
J.P( Ret’d) FCG ACMA CGMA; President of the Birmingham Consular Association; Chairman of the Birmingham Commonwealth Assoc; Hon Chair of the Greater Birmingham Global Chamber of Commerce; Director of the African Business Chamber; Retired Consul for Lithuania; Founder and Chair of the Birmingham Commonwealth Society.
Tony Shergill
Director
CEO of BritAsia TV; Director of the BCA. Tony Shergill is a media industry professional with over 10 years of experience across broadcast, technology, marketing, sales and business development.
Louise Toner
Director
Associate Dean: Academic Portfolio & Market Development, Faculty of Health, Education & Life Sciences, Birmingham City University.
Communities
Wade Lyn
Director
CBE, DL, Hon Consul for Jamaica and the driving force behind Cleone Foods Ltd. This has led to wider recognition and personal progression for Wade. His vision and enthusiasm for generating success and promoting social responsibility are now utilised by many other companies and organisations.