Each year, at the end of June, the Members of the British Chamber meet to review the progress and accomplishments of the previous twelve months of activities and engage in the definition of goals and strategies for the year ahead, as well as to review the financial results and vote on motions.
This year, the 109th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Chamber took place online on Zoom on Wednesday, 26th June.
It is with pleasure that the BCCI President, Steven Sprague, informs that during the meeting, Marina Bidoli (Partner, Brunswick), was appointed as Councillor, and Mariateresa Giussani (CEO, LM School Uniforms) was re-elected Councillor for another two-year term. Steven Sprague wishes to thank the other two candidates, Carlo Azzola (Contry Manager Italy, Colt Technology Services), and Cristiano Cominotto (Co-founder, AL Assistenza Legale), and in particular thanks Cristiano for his contribution and hard work to the Council for the last four years.
Marina Bidoli joined critical issues firm Brunswick as a Partner in 2008. She has extensive experience in communication and journalism, having worked in Italy, the UK and Southern Africa. She formerly headed Brunswick South Africa. Now based in Milano, she leads on significant crises, deals and reputation mandates. Marina chairs the Brunswick’s European DEI Committee. She formerly headed Group Communications at energy firm Sasol and was an award-winning journalist. She holds an MBA and BA degree, and serves on external advisory boards. She intends to leverage her expertise to provide meaningful networking opportunities to enhance the Chamber’s membership drive.