Introducing our event Speakers..
Some of the regions leading experts in their fields, our speakers are carefully chosen taking into account reputation, expertise and added value of the subjects to our business community. Like to be a speaker? Get in touch with us and we can have a conversation.

Abid Khan
As well as being an expert in my respective field, I am also known as ‘Mr Chutney’ to clients and associates, for my role as National Director at ‘Pathway Group’ and responsibility of running ‘Chutney and Chat’ business networking forum.
Chutney and Chat is an award-winning forum, part of the ‘Pathway Group’ community. Since its debut launch in December 2015, the forum has now become a valuable platform for almost 1000 members; all of whom are business owners and professionals, based nationwide.
My passion lies within supporting the growth of businesses and individuals; and the success of Chutney and Chat is testament to this. As well as hosting networking events, liaising with keynote speakers, and promoting local businesses, i have managed to build a trusted business community. This has facilitated professional introductions, and served as the basis of long-term business relationships.

Andy Wilkinson
I’m founding partner of OWB the full-service digital marketing communications agency hatched 2001 in Birmingham.
We like to think of ourselves as ‘can do creative’ achieving results for clients, maximising budgets and looking at exciting new and innovative routes to market.
I’ve been agency and client side, international and UK across the widest range of brands.
Passionate about work experience, done a little bit of guest lecturing in digital marketing and supported Business Link and St Giles Hospice as a board member I love business. Now as chair of IoD Greater Birmingham I’m determined to support our members through #BetterBusinessBrum
Amer Awan
Birmingham Youth Sports Academy (BYSA)
Owner
Awan Corp.UK - Exports to Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Director
Awan International
Wholesale Distributor of Consumer Electronics. Suppliers of high end products to major high street and online retailers.
Founder
The Nazir Awan Foundation
A not for profit charity organisation to help the less fortunate in the UK and abroad. A charity set up in the name of my late father Mr. Nazir Awan

Asad Ansari
Asad is a highly accomplished and multi-skilled professional with a 7-year track record in programme and project management, data transformation, change management, technology implementation, business development, business analysis, stakeholder engagement and team leadership. A Waterfall and Agile methodology specialist with entrepreneurial flair, Asad brings energy, professional discipline, flexibility, and pace to any engagement and has a core strength in defining and building structure in fast paced environments. Asad will rapidly build personal credibility and trust with experts and senior leaders alike.

Aslam Cheval
WHAT I DO: I work with Investors and Executives to achieve greater success in their personal and corporate challenges.
Using my E-T.E.A.R. method, I help them to reduce stress, gain confidence in quick effective decision making and ultimately improve their sales.
WHY I DO IT: After having a few financial setbacks, I realised the way to overcome challenges is to have the right mindset. I feel it is my duty to share my learnings with others. After all, as humans, our very purpose is to evolve, and that can only be done by sharing our knowledge to help others grow.

Bally Heer
Bal Heer is a Multi award winner for: Best independent estate agency 2020 & 2021 West Midlands & Real estate businesswoman of the year 2020 & 2021 West Midlands, Award of excellence 2021, & Innovative letting specialist 2021 West Midlands. Successful entrepreneur, Published author, public speaker, and proud mother.
The founder & CEO of Regional Homes Ltd Est 2014.
Having cemented her reputation through her commitment to integrity honesty hard work and determination to succeed as a collective & as an individual.
Bal seeks to inspire others to pursue their ambitions and realise their true potential. This is achieved through her public speaking, utilising the opportunity to demonstrate how success can be achieved even when the odds are stacked against you.

Inez Brown
Past President of Birmingham Law Society, representing 5000+ lawyers, trainee solicitors, paralegals, University Law Schools and law students. Promoting the Law Society as an Ambassador within the Birmingham legal and Business Community

Jimi Shabir
I'm a highly ambitious search marketing professional having worked in the industry since the early days of the web and before Google was the defacto search engine, that's a long time, some would even say prehistoric!
I've had many roles in my digital career; business development manager, web designer, search marketer and finally the founder of Bootcamp Media, a Multi-Award Winning Web Design, Google Search and Digital Marketing Agency, helping clients to achieve success online, which means I like my clients to win and win big!

Kal Sangra
I have worked in the property industry since 1984 and have been a member of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) since 1990 and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1991. I was a qualified dual member of the ISVA and the RICS and sat on the ISVA auctioneering committee for 2 years before the merger of the two organisations. In 2008 I became a Fellow of NAVA (National Association of Valuers & Auctioneers, now called NAVA Propertymark).
After winning the ISVA (Incorporated Society of Valuers & Auctioneers) auctioneering competition in 1992 I have been conducting 5 auction sales per year with varying numbers of lots ranging from 15–40. Due to customer demand a 6th auction was added to the diary. The lots offered for sale are generally a mixture of residential, commercial, investment, development properties and land.

Lisa Storey
Taking great pride in providing Gifts, which are Affordable and Environmentally Friendly. Removing the stress out of Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Thank Yous, to ensure all your presents are bespoke and specialised for the special person you are sending the gift to. We will complete a personalised card for you, handwritten to show that you care, with the message you require. We will then package and post for you - You can also send your order now for any occasion in the future and t it will be arranged for delivery on your specified date.
All our Hampers are bespoke, so you tell us what the recipient of the amazing gift, likes and dislikes and we will do the rest. We have a selection of homemade candles, soaps, and bath salts. All budgets are catered for.
We are a family run business and through our background in nursing and the medical profession, and we understand that as we emerge from the pandemic, we need to look after each and show we care for each other.

Luke Murfitt
Director / Founder of Integrity Cleaning - Post Construction builders / sparkle clean service and daily welfare cleaning.
Winner of: Entrepreneur of the Year, UKBA (UK Business Awards)
The Global Ambassador for Awards International
Keynote Speaker
International Best Selling Author #1
Winning with Parkinson’s Disease

Muhammed Ahmed
Experienced Business & Financial Consultant with a demonstrated history of working for large Corporate organisations. Skilled in Negotiation, Sales, Management, Contract Management, and Interviewing. Strong consulting professional with a keen desire in helping clients with arranging various types of finance.

Rohini Makwana
We create all types of video content as well as video marketing services for websites and social media. Our goal is to help you reach your business goals sooner using videos.

Rafique Patel
Former Partner at Leicestershires largest law firm Harvey Ingram LLP Solicitors 1996 - 2007
Former Head of Regulatory and Trading at Harvey Ingram LLP Solicitors
Awarded LLM (Masters) in Advanced litigation and dispute resolution - 2007
Speaks regularly to accountants, property investors and professionals on areas of law.