Committees
San Francisco Events
Committee Overview:
Responsible for planning and organizing business and social networking events within San Francisco.
Members of the Committee:
- John Flynn, Ring2 Conferencing (Committee Chair)
- Paul Llewellyn, Latham & Watkins LLP (Young Professionals Chair)
- Zoë Matthews, British American Business Council Northern California
- James Mayock, E&M Mayock & Associates
- Karen Thomas, British Consulate-General
- Gillian Ross, Wendel Rosen Black & Dean LLP
Silicon Valley Events
Committee Overview:
Responsible for planning and organizing business and social networking events within Silicon Valley.
Members of the Committee:
- Steve Wilson, Osborne Clarke (Committee Chair)
- Michael Bernard, The Bampton Group
- Robert Bleicher, Carr McClellan Ingersoll Thompson & Horn
- Gerald Brady, Silicon Valley Bank
- Chris Gentle, KPMG LLP
- Melissa Griffiths, Active Advisor (Industry Events Chair)
- Melissa Harkcom, Fitzgerald and Law (Business Events Chair)
- Leslie Horillo, HSBC Premier
- David Lancelot, Axiom Legal
- Nicola Mancini, Osborne Clarke
- Jaclyn Mason, UKTI
- Zoë Matthews, British American Business Council Northern California
- Stephen Wares, Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP
- Julie Wicklund, Cooley LLP (Networking/Social Events Chair)
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 devising creative ways to keep the event fresh. Proceeds from the event support a local charity, and raise funds for the operation of BABC. Anyone with commitment and energy is welcome aboard this hardworking, fun and rewarding committee.
Members of the Committee:
- Kathleen Kimura, MBE, Tokyo Express Co, Inc. (Committee Chair)
- Flavia Henrique, Raphael House
- Samar Jubayli, California Host, Inc
- Andy MacKay, 20/20 Productions, Inc
- Zoë Matthews, British American Business Council Northern California
- James Mayock, E&M Mayock & Associates
Young Professionals
Committee Overview:
Organizes events that provide young professionals and business leaders the opportunity to network for business and social purposes.
Members of the Committee:
- Paul Llewellyn, Latham & Watkins LLP (Committee Chair)
- J.P. Harbour, Law Offices of J.P Harbour
- Jesse Spector, UKTI
- Lisa Liu, The Mitzel Group
Membership
Committee Overview:
Charged with overseeing our outreach activities to current and prospective members and organizes periodic membership recruitment campaigns.
Members of the Committee:
- Melissa Harkcom, Fitzgerald and Law (Committee Chair)
- Clare Foley-Wyrick, Opus2 International
- Chris Gentle, KPMG LLP
- Lindsay Llewellyn, Winston & Strawn LLP
- Nicholas Unkovic, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP
- Steve Wilson, Osborne Clarke
Nominating
Committee Overview:
Oversees the process for the election of Board Members from the general membership.
Members of the Committee:
- Julie Wicklund, Cooley LLP (Committee Chair)
- Stuart Bagshaw, British American Business LEAP LLC
- Edward Grenville, SNR Denton LLP
Finance
Committee Overview:
Responsible for reviewing financial and statutory requirements for the organization.
Members of the Committee:
- Stephen Legg, Grant Thornton LLP (Committee Chair)
- Stuart Keirle, America California Bank
Corporate Members
Patron Member
Premier Member
Corporate Member
