By Melissa Grace “Mel” Dizon
Businessman Joseph Miro is the new chairperson of the Philippine British Business Council (PBBC). He replaces former British Ambassador to the Philippines Peter Beckingham who was in post for six years.
Mr Miro’s appointment was announced during the recent PBBC meeting at the Philippine Embassy in London.
The PBBC aims to promote business and investment between the UK and the Philippines and is composed of business executives from both countries.
“Joe Miro is such an admirable successor and he has loads of experience in business in the Philippines. I am sure he will lead the Council into new and interesting areas,” Mr Beckingham said at the turnover meeting.
British Ambassador Laure Beaufils attended the meeting virtually. She briefed members on recent developments, including the visit of the British trade envoy to the Philippines, Richard Graham, to Manila. She also expressed optimism about the renewable energy sector, partnerships in the tech industry, and growth in agriculture in terms of biological trade numbers.
Mr Miro has extensive experience in running hedge funds and is involved in manufacturing and outsourcing operations.
Philippine Ambassador Teodoro Locsin Jr expressed his commitment to support and work with the PBBC, as well as to leverage the opportunities that Britain has to offer.
Chris Nelson, chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, gave industry updates and talked about food security and inflation in the country.
Former Philippine Ambassador Paul NC Dimond and PBBC Vice Chair Rowena Romulo expressed their confidence that Mr Miro’s experience, knowledge, and energy will significantly contribute to the council’s growth and success. Mr Nelson and Mrs Romulo attended the meeting virtually.
Top photo caption: New PBBC chair Joseph Miro, Ambassador Teodoro Locsin Jr and outgoing PBBC chair Peter Beckingham during the recent council meeting at the Philippine Embassy in London.
About the author
Mel Dizon is a Filipino entrepreneur and socio-civic leader. She was born and raised in the travel and tourism industry in the Philippines where she worked as a tourism educator and an international event organiser before settling in the UK. She is the business development manager of KPO Architecture and a marketing consultant for Tinig UK. She is also the founder and director of Interns Online.
